Last time I was doing some retail therapy at Trader Joe's (yup, my retail therapy is done at grocery stores...), I picked up some Black Truffle Oil. It had been a while since I was lucky enough to taste that deliciously musky yet sweet flavour, so I decided to treat myself. <br />The best thing about an oil like this is you may spend a little more money than you would like, but you really only should use it as a "finishing oil", so you're getting quite a few uses out of it. You only need a little to go a long way. It's a very pungent flavour, and too much can become overkill - and seem like you're trying too hard. Keep it to a light drizzle after the cooking process, and transform your so-so meal into a gourmet dish with just the right amount of pizzazz. <br />Like quite a few of my salads, just to make them stand out, this one is warm. Given the drastic dip in seasonal temperatures, this salad it perfect for winter.

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