DIRECTIONS Add vegetable stock, garlic, carrot, apple, butternut squash, sage, onion, salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg to a slow cooker. Toss to combine. Cook for 7 hours on low, or 3-4 hours on high, until the squash is completely tender and mashes easily. Stir in the coconut milk. Use an immersion blender or regular blender…
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Steak Bites with Parsley Garlic Sauce
Perfect pairing for Zinfandel wines.
DIRECTIONS Put the parsley, 1/4 cup of the olive oil, water, oregano, lemon juice, garlic and the 1 tsp of salt in a blender. Blend until you have a smooth, green sauce. Place 1/4 cup into a large Ziploc bag, setting aside the other sauce for dipping. Place the steak pieces into the bag and…
Spinach Artichoke Quiche
Perfect pairing for Bordheauxd wines.
DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350° F Beat the eggs and milk together Add artichoke hearts, spinach, onion, garlic, cheese, salt and pepper and stir until the mixture is evenly mixed. Pour into the pastry crust Bake for 35-40 mins until the crust is golden and the quiche is no longer runny. Variances can be…
Baked Salmon with Morel Tarragon Cream Sauce
Perfect pairing for Pinot Noir wines.
DIRECTIONS: 1. Put the morels in a bowl and pour hot water over them. Place small lid over the morels to keep them submerged and let stand until softened, about 20 minutes. 2. Lift the morels from the soaking liquid and rinse them of any grit. Reserve the liquid. Roughly chop any large morels. 3.…
Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Wings
Perfect pairing for Necessity Red, Food Wine wines.
DIRECTIONS: 1. Prepare the grill to medium direct heat. 2. Rinse and pat dry the chicken. Place in a large bowl or marinade bag. In a separate bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients- garlic, honey, mustard, soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper- and pour it over the chicken to coat. 3. Chill for 30 minutes…
Green Chile and Goat Cheese Stuffed Burgers
Perfect pairing for Merlot wines.
DIRECTIONS: -Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and let heat up. Sauté onions until just translucent – split ½ of the onion out and let cool in a bowl to add to the burger mixture. -Add garlic to the onion left over in the pan and cook until fragrant. Add…
Rosemary-Garlic Roast Tenderloin
Perfect pairing for Bordeaux wines.
DIRECTIONS: -Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. -Tie up roast with butcher’s string and generously coat with salt on all sides. -In a skillet on medium-high heat, sear the meat on all sides including the ends to give it a deep golden crust. -Press the garlic rosemary mixture all over the top, and bake 20-30…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bourbon Bacon and Currant Marmalade
Perfect pairing for Bordeaux wines.
DIRECTIONS: Brussels Sprouts: -Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. -Toss sprouts in a bowl with the olive oil. Pour them on a sheet pan and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Shake the pan from time to time to brown the sprouts evenly. Marmalade:…
Leek and Pecorino Pizza
Perfect pairing for Petit Verdot wines.
DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Add the leeks, season with salt and pepper. Cook over moderate heat until softened, about 8 minutes, and transfer to a plate. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet. Add the pork, season…
Molasses Marinated Flank Steak
Perfect pairing for Rusty Red wines.
DIRECTIONS: Tenderize meat and score diagonally. Mix all ingredients except steak in a bowl. Place steak in a baking pan and pour mixture over, saving a bit for basting and for sauce. Broil about 2 inches from heat, 5-7 minutes on each side, depending on thickness and preference. Let rest for 10 minutes. Slice against…