Dill Orange Vinegar

To use this vinegar in a salad dressing, whisk together 2/3 cup (150 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, 1/3 cup (75 mL) Dill Orange Vinegar, 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh dill and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each granulated sugar, salt and pepper. Serve tossed with torn mixed greens.

Tarragon and Pink Peppercorn Vinegar

Tarragon's delicate citrus and licorice notes combine in this infused vinegar. Pink peppercorns provide lovely colour contrast. Choose pretty bottles for gift giving and add a note to make a simple vinaigrette by whisking one part of this vinegar with four parts extra-virgin olive oil. – Alison Kent

Cranberry Vinegar

Flavoured vinegars make welcome gifts, so count on this recipe to get you started on Christmas planning. When you pull the jars from your pantry in December, their glittering red will greet the season merrily. Curl a strand of ribbon and attach a card with the vinaigrette recipe.

Liver with Balsamic Vinegar

Balsamic vinegar adds a chic twist to quick and easy liver and onions. Choose calves' liver that is about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick so the flour has time to become crisp and golden.

Strawberry Soup with Balsamic Vinegar

You don't need much rich, flavourful balsamic vinegar to balance the sweetness of strawberries and create a refreshing harmony of flavours for this first-course soup.

Thai Lemongrass Vinegar

Use this as a base for vinaigrette to drizzle over simple cucumber or vegetable salads. Present it in bottles chosen for gift giving. – A.K.

Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar

Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar

Chicken with Grapes & Balsamic Vinegar