Reviewed: May 12, 2012

Very pretty! I also agree that this is somewhat bland--the balsamic vinegar makes it, so don't be hesitant with it. I added some wine to deglaze the pan since the herb and garlic mixture starting sticking, so I added a bit more flavor of my own. Bf wouldn't like this, so it's a good thing we still have leftover stuffed peppers and chicken with rice for him to have! Thanks for the recipe.

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pomplemousse

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Pendleton, Oregon, USA

Living In: Dumfries, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2012

only add add 1/2 cup pine nuts.. all i had on hand.. very good and looks good also..

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TheresaK

Cooking Level: Beginning

Reviewed: Mar. 19, 2012

Great flavors! I also cut the oil and butter in half, plus added sliced chicken breasts that I had seasoned with garlic salt and browned. Will definitely make this again!

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Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2012

Based on many other reviews, I did not want to quite follow the recipe and end up with blah. Did, however, add the balsamic vinegar, some red wine, fresh pressed garlic to the butter and half the oil. I had no pine nuts so substituted sliced almonds. Wow!! First time and already it's on the request list.

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stevelk69

Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2012

Great for dinner or a side.

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Dianspgh

Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2012

Totally enjoyed this. Added sun-dried tomatoes instead of fresh because that is what I had on hand. Yum.

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SNOWPACK

Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2011

This is my new favorite recipe. I did cut the oil in half. It was so good on Christmas Eve that I served at a dinner party 4 days later. Love, love, love it!

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Susie

Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2011

I toasted some almonds instead, since pine nuts are expensive! It just needs that crunch.

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brwnNbrusd46

Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2011

I also cut the olive oil in half. During the summer months, I make the orzo, add balsamic, and then stuff the orzo into summer tomatoes and let them warm in the oven to melt the cheese. I sprinkle them with fresh basil and parsley right before serving. Such a pretty plate with the cedar plank salmon from this site.

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NJMLAW

Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2011

I recently served this alongside grilled chicken breasts and all of my guests loved it! I reduced the evoo called for in the recipe and set pretty bottles of oil & balsamic on the table so people could add more if they wished too. I also served the feta on the side since some people don't like feta. It was a huge hit and everyone got it just the way they liked it. I didn't have any leftovers because my guests all asked if they could take some home with them.

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