Balsamic sauce is served with hot dishes and added to desserts; it adds an exquisite taste to salads and baked goods. It is used as a marinade for meat, fish and vegetables, and also as a glaze for casseroles. You can use balsamic sauce as the Italians do: dip bread or tortillas, chips or fresh herbs, or pour it over desserts. The French serve sauce with gourmet cheese, the Japanese caramelize seafood with it. The Germans pour over grilled sausages and vanilla ice cream.