Beef Short Ribs with Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe
Roasted Beef Short Ribs with Roasted Root Vegetables Paired with Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon Serves 4 In the world of comfort food, not much can compare with slow-cooked beef with a rich reduction sauce, savory root vegetables, and a full-bodied red wine. For the last portion of our progressive meal, we’ve chosen slow-roasted beef […]
The Perfect Cheese and Charcuterie Board Paired with Sparkling Wine
A cheese and charcuterie board is the perfect start to any get-together, especially for this holiday season. There are very few hard and fast rules with charcuterie, so you can be as creative as you like. That said, there are some guidelines regarding the best approach. Cheese There are a few rules of thumb to […]
Butternut Squash and Mushroom Risotto Pairing with Pinot Noir
Paired with Baldacci Carneros Pinot Noir Serves 4 Ingredients Risotto 1 cup Arborio or Carnaroli Rice 3 to 4 cups chicken stock. If using store-bought stock, check the amount of salt, and adjust your salt addition appropriately. Assorted sliced mushrooms – I favor Chanterelles, Morels, Maitake, and Trumpets ½ medium yellow onion, minced 1/3 cup […]
Pan-Seared Lobster Tail with Tropical Fruit Salsa
TIP FROM THE CHEF | This recipe is part of a five-course progressive dinner. If you are using this as a stand-alone dinner, I recommend doubling the portion size. Substitutions or omissions can be made to create a gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan option. I recommend preparing the tropical fruit salsa and pomegranate gastrique in the […]
Gewürztraminer & Sweet Treats to Pair It With
A hidden gem in the American wine world is the German-based wine known as Gewürztraminer. Many wine lovers are unfamiliar with the taste of Gewürztraminer, let alone the pronunciation of it (guh-vertz-tra-meaner). This full-body, low-acidic white wine produces sweet flavors of pineapple, peach, cantaloupe, honey and other tropical flavors. With a profile like that, you […]
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50 Ways to Leave Your Turkey
Well, maybe not 50…more like 4 and it’s about the day after, anyhow. I love Thanksgiving! For some reason, I never cook a turkey at any other time of the year. I think the overall size of the bird is just too intimidating. Yet, the largesse is exactly what makes the day after so appealing. […]