October 23, 2007 The Dish's Dish

Educated Vinaigrette: School House Kitchen makes a Balsamic Vinaigrette Basico, now stocked at Dean & Deluca, that will be the answer to most of your last-minute culinary quandaries. The peppery taste and velvety texture make it perfect for just about anything. In the passed week, Iてe tossed a cucumber and carrot salad with it. Iてe also marinated chicken breasts with it. I used it to finish off a grilled skirt steakて絈aking my quick version of a steak au poivre. If I had any left, I would have made grilled vegetable sandwiches on ciabatta bread and used the dressing as a sauce. School House Kitchen profits go to all sorts of child education and healthcare centers. In fact, the company was founded specifically for the purpose of raising money for early education!