Bad Cheese Pairings
Pulling off the right wine pairing can turn an otherwise mediocre dinner into a killer experience. The real test is when you find yourself laughing the night away; only later do …
Recipes
Food and Wine Books
Looking for the newly updated article on wine book recommendations? You can check that out here: Top Picks for Wine Books. Larousse WineMany years ago, a student of mine –an aspiring chef and …
Spanish Recipes from the Wine School
Patatas Bravas2 pounds red skin potatoes, quartered3 Tbsp vegetable oil1 tsp fine salt2 shallots, diced1 tsp smoked paprikapinch cayenne pepper1 cup crushed tomatoes¼ cup white wine1 cup mayonnaiseFor the Sauce:Heat a …
Recipes from the Wine School
Corn And Zucchini Salad With Feta4 ears of corn, huskedKosher salt4 small zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds), thinly sliced lengthwise on a mandoline8-10 zucchini blossoms, torn into large pieces (optional)1/4 cup …
Recipes From the Wine School
From the Wine Pairing Classes at the Wine SchoolArugula, Fennel and Olive Salad3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 small shallot1 tsp mustard1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil1/2 tsp Fine sea salt1 5-ounce package …
Recipes from the Wine School
Mushrooms Stuffed with Smoked Trout, Leeks, Creme Fraiche12 Cremini Mushrooms1 tablespoon butter, unsalted.1/4 cup Leeks, washed and sliced1/8 cup Smoked Trout, crumbled1/4 cup Creme Fraiche (or Sour Cream)Salt, to taste.Preheat oven …
Recipes from the Wine School
Pulled Pork, South Carolina BBQThe BBQ SauceThroughout the 1700s, South Carolina drew a large contingent of immigrant German families. These new settlers brought with them ideas and advancements on ways to farm …
Recipes from the Wine School
Chorizo and Lentil Soup1 cup tocino (chopped bacon)1 onion, diced2 celery stalks, diced3 carrots, diced4 cloves garlic, minced1 cup cured chorizo, chopped1 cup chicken breast, chopped1 cup green, yellow, or red …
Wine Gift Ideas
Napa Valley Maps from VinousHere’s something for the wine geek in your circle. Vinous has published a cutting-edge series of vineyard maps. These are not whimsical maps crafted to be hit …
Recipes from the Wine School
Dishes are from our food & wine pairing classes. Roasted Pork with Plum ChutneyChutney can be made up to one week ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm slightly before serving.1 pound dried …
Roman Recipes from the Wine School
Spinaci Alla RomanaRoman-Style SpinachIngredients for Spinaci Alla Romana2 lbs baby spinach1 tablespoon leaf lard (or butter)2 tablespoons raw pine nuts1 large shallot, diced3 tablespoons raisins1⁄4 teaspoon salt1⁄8 teaspoon pepper.’Cooking Directions (Serves 4)In a large stockpot …
Recipes for Food & Wine Pairings
A few recipes from our food & wine pairing classes!Farro Salad 1 cup par-cooked farro1 cup apple cider2 teaspoons fine salt2 bay leaves1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/2 …
Italian Wine Pairings
An Italian Sommelier’s Guide to Italian Wine PairingsItalian Wine Pairings from the NorthItaly is a country of diversity, and it’s hard to make generalizations. This is especially true when considering the …
Recipes for Food & Wine Pairings
Capers, Shallot & Tarragon Sauce for Fresh Sea ScallopsThis sauce was used for the sea scallop dish. The best way to prepare the scallops is to sear them in a very hot …
Bootlegger’s Bible (Cocktail Recipes)
French 751 ounce Gin1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice1/3 ounce whiskey sugar syrupice cubes1 1/2 ounces sparkling wineThe drink was created in 1915 at the New York Bar in Paris. Felt like …
Recipes for Food & Wine Pairings
A few recipes from our Food & Wine Pairing classes.Truffled Parmesan Polenta with Caramelized Onions4 cups chicken stock2 cloves minced garlic1 cup stone-ground cornmeal1 tablespoon fine salt1 bay leaf1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 cup …
