Mar 8, 2022 | Chardonnay, Chicken, Dinner
Grgich Hills Roasted Stuffed Chicken Breast 8 oz chicken breast (with skin)2-3 large shrimp (peeled and deveined)8 oz brown button mushrooms (chopped)1/2 shallot (diced)1 red bell pepper1/2 lb spinach leavessea salt and fresh cracked white peppercorns (to...
Jan 21, 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Dinner, Lamb, Recipes and Pairings
Roasted Boneless Rack of Lamb with French Lentil Ragout and Vegetable Tian Meat3 racks lamb (boned and excess fat removed)Lentil Ragout3 cup French lentils12 cloves garlic3 cup fresh chanterelles3 Tbsp shallots (chopped)2 Tbsp olive oil1 oz. Madera1 Tbsp...
Jan 21, 2022 | Beef, Dinner, Petite Sirah, Recipes and Pairings
Rib Eye Steaks with Braised Cippolini Onions, Brussels Sprouts, and Fennel Beet Salad 2 Rib eye steaks1 1/2 cup brussels sprouts (cut in half)1 large Yukon gold potato 3 baby beets (roasted and peeled )6 Cippolini onions (peeled)1 Tbsp vegetable oilextra virgin...
Jan 21, 2022 | Beef, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dinner, Recipes and Pairings
Cinnamon-Braised Beef Short Ribs with Mushroom Risotto, Fall Squash, and Tomato "Jam." Ribs4 pieces of 3 bone beef short ribsKosher salt and pepper (to taste)2 carrots (peeled)1 yellow onion2 stalks celerythyme (to taste)parsley (to taste)2 bay...
Jan 21, 2022 | Chardonnay, Dinner, Seafood
Cauliflower Bisque with Seared Scallops 1 Tbsp butter (plus 1/4 stick for brown butter, cut into small 1/2 inch pieces)1/2 medium yellow onion (sliced)2 cups cauliflower flowerets2 cups chicken stock6 sea scallopssalt and pepper (to taste)snipped chives (for...
Jan 21, 2022 | Dinner, Lamb, Recipes and Pairings, Zinfandel
Lamb Chops with Apricots, Carrots, and Moroccan Spice 12 lamb rack chops1 Tbsp salt2 tsp pepper1/2 cup flour1/4 cup olive oil1 onion (chopped)1/2 tsp ginger (ground)1/2 tsp cumin (ground)1 tsp cinnamon (ground)1 pinch saffron1 cup veal reduction (or...