Jan 21, 2022 | Chardonnay, Dinner, Recipes and Pairings, Seafood
Handkerchief Pasta with Frutti di Mare Pasta2 cup flour1/4 cup olive oil3 eggs1 tsp saltSauce1/2 lb rock shrimp (deveined)1/2 lb salmon (1/2 inch dice)1/2 lb bay scallops2 Tbsp olive oil1/2 onion (finely diced)1 tsp garlic (minced)1/2 cup white wine1 cup...
Jan 21, 2022 | Dinner, Pasta, Recipes and Pairings, Zinfandel
Spicy Pasta with Kale and Italian Sausage 1 bunch kale (cut into strips, simmered in salted water for 5 minutes)2 Tbsp olive oil2 Tbsp butter (unsalted)1 lb sweet Italian sausage (removed from casings and broken up)2 cloves garlic (diced)1 tsp red pepper flakes...
Jan 21, 2022 | Dinner, Essence, Recipes and Pairings, Sauvignon Blanc, Seafood
Steamed Manila Clams with Ginger and Lemongrass 2 lb Manila clams (scrubbed and cleaned)2 Tbsp lemongrass (minced)1 Tbsp garlic (minced)1 tsp ginger (minced)1 cup white wine1/2 cup water1/4 tsp fish sauce1 tsp vegetable oil1 lime10 sprigs Thai basil1 baguette...
Jan 21, 2022 | Chicken, Dinner, Recipes and Pairings, Zinfandel
Pimentón-Rubbed Chicken A rich, flavorful dish elevated by pimentón (Spanish paprika) for smooth smokiness and subtle heat. 2 each chicken legs and thighs (bone-in)1/4 cup canola oil1 1/2 tbsp spanish smoked paprika ((pimentón))2 limes (juiced)olive oil (as...
Jan 21, 2022 | Dinner, Pork, Recipes and Pairings, Zinfandel
Chili-Dusted Pork Chops Chili-dusted pork chops topped with watercress butter and fried leeks 6 pork chops1 cup water1 cup apple cider1 oz. Kosher salt (coarse)1/2 oz. brown sugar2 dried pasilla chili ((or poblano) )2 leeks (large)2 cups oil (for frying)4 oz....
Jan 21, 2022 | Dinner, Merlot, Recipes and Pairings
Wild Porcini Mushroom Risotto Beef2-3 lb boneless beef steaks ((filet, sirloin, tri tip, etc.))olive oil (to brush steaks)salt and pepper ( to taste)1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 Tbsp balsamic vinegarRisotto2 qt chicken stock1 Tbsp butter1 Tbsp olive oil1/2...
