Recipes with vinegar

Chocolate raspberry cream torte: a light chocolate wacky cake layered four high with raspberry jam and pink raspberry cream filling. An impressive-looking dessert made with pantry staples and no eggs.

Thai fried tofu triangles with a sweet-sour peanut dipping sauce made from vinegar, sugar, chili powder, and ground roasted peanuts. A crispy vegetarian appetizer.

Turkey and rocket salad with macadamias tosses sliced turkey in a toasted macadamia-garlic paste dressing, served over peppery greens with chopped nuts and chives. A clever leftover-turkey makeover.

A wonderful cold summer soup made with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil and sweet bell peppers.

Crunchy soysprout salad with fresh mango, julienned carrots, and sliced almonds in a pear juice vinaigrette with a Tabasco kick. A raw, vibrant no-cook salad.

Oven barbecued spareribs braised low and slow for 3 hours in a homemade ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Fall-off-the-bone tender, no grill needed.

Marinated cabbage slaw with green pepper, onion, and pimentos in a sweet-tangy vinegar dressing with mustard seeds. Make-ahead picnic salad that keeps for days.

Plum-teri turkey breast glazed with a sweet-savoury mix of teriyaki, plum jam, sherry, and garlic. Roasted hot-then-low for tender meat and a lacquered, fruit-forward crust.

Spicy gazpacho with shrimp, a chilled Spanish tomato soup with bread-thickened body, cumin warmth, and red wine vinegar tang. Topped with poached shrimp and fresh mint for summer suppers.

Perfect salsa to go with meats, sides, etc. Make it your own! A plus is they are all natural ingredients and have veggies!

Moros y Cristianos, the classic Cuban black beans and rice cooked together in one pot with garlic, oregano, bay leaf, and a splash of vinegar and white wine. Simple, soulful comfort food.

Slow cooker beef chili with pinto beans, six cloves of pureed garlic, green chiles, jalapenos, balsamic vinegar, and 6 tablespoons of chili powder. Cooks low and slow for deep flavor.

Pickled green mangos in a sweet-sour brine with vinegar, sugar, Hawaiian salt, and Chinese five spice powder. A tangy island-style preserve that's ready in 2 to 3 days.

Crisp meringue tart shells baked low and slow, filled with fresh sliced strawberries. Light, airy dessert cups with a Pavlova-like crunch and soft center.

San Joaquin Glamour Salad stuffs a hollowed cabbage shell with ground cabbage, stewed figs, carrot, pineapple, and whipped cream dressing. A retro Central Valley showstopper from California's fig country.

Tofu mayonnaise made with soft tofu, nonfat yogurt, Dijon mustard, and garlic blended smooth. A low-fat, vegetarian mayo substitute with only 2 tablespoons of oil.