Jul 19, 2021 | Dinner, Pasta, Recipes and Pairings, Zinfandel
Pasta Primavera 1 pound of your favorite pasta ((spaghetti, penne, bowtie, etc.))1 zucchini, (thinly sliced on the bias)1 small red onion, (thinly sliced)1 bell peper, (thinly sliced)3 carrots, (julienned or thinly sliced on the bias)2 garlic cloves, (minced)1...
Sep 4, 2020 | Dinner, Lamb, Pasta, Recipes and Pairings, Zinfandel
Lamb Bolognese 2-3 pounds ground lamb1/2 pound mortadella (finely minced in food processor)1/4 cup olive oil1 yellow onion (finely diced)1 large carrot (peeled and medium diced)1 rib celery (finely diced)1 Tbl chopped parsley1 sprig oregano1 sprig thyme1 bay...
Aug 27, 2020 | Chardonnay, Dinner, Recipes and Pairings, Seafood
Alaskan Halibut with Spring Vegetables Spring Vegetables2 Tbl extra virgin olive oil1 lb asparagus (11/2" bias cut slices)1/2 bunch ramps, (aka: wild leeks)1/2 cup sweet peas1/2 lb baby zucchini, (sliced into 1/4" coins)1/2 cup fava beans, (shelled...
Aug 6, 2020 | Beef, Dinner, Merlot, Recipes and Pairings
Braised Oxtail with Potato Gratin and Roasted Vegetables Meat4 lbs Oxtail (beef shank can be used as a substitution)1 cup Carrots (peeled and diced)1 cup Celery (diced)2 cups Onion (diced)1/4 cup Garlic cloves1 cup Tomato (diced)3 cups Beef stock1 cup Red wine...
Jul 22, 2020 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Dinner, Lamb, Recipes and Pairings
Colorado Rack of Lamb 5 cloves of garlic (4 whole and 1 chopped)2 cups milk (or as needed)2 racks Colorado Lamb1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (or as needed)salt and pepper to taste10 baby fingerling potatoes (peeled)1 pinch sea salt1 pinch nutmegFinely chopped...
Jul 16, 2020 | Dinner, Recipes and Pairings, Rosé, Seafood
Miso Glazed Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon with a Romaine and Arugula salad 1/4 cup miso1 Tbs sesame oil1 Tbs olive oil1 Tbs honey1 Tbs rice wine vinegar1 Tbs soy sauce1 Tbs sesame seeds, toasted1 Tbs grated fresh ginger4 5 oz. salmon fillets, skinless,...
