Spinach Quiche
We paired this meal with Dracaena Wines 2016 Reserve Plummer Vineyard Cabernet Franc.
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Mediterranean Pasta Bake
I was participating in a group Twitter chat for #winePW and was challenged (it’s a tough life, I know) to pair a biodynamic Pinot Noir with a dish. The most suggested pairings are typically, pork, dishes with mushrooms, game dishes and ham. All of which I do not eat. When I was deciding what to…
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Butternut Squash Risotto
October is my favorite month. I love when the leaves begin to change colors and creates a magnificent palette in the sky. The weather is perfect. Not too hot, not too cold. I call it shorts and hoodie weather and it is the time of year, I wish I could capture and keep the whole…
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Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Pork
I know instapot is the new kitchen gadget, but we still use the good old fashioned crock pot! Make it for two or for a party, This delicious meal takes no effort and is a crowd pleaser! We paired this delicious and easy to make meal with Dracaena Wines 2017 Classic Cabernet Franc. With the…
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Pizza on the Grill
When it is summer and the temperatures are topping off in the triple digits, you really don’t want to be inside cooking. The grill is your best friend and since we LOVE pizza, I had to work at finding a great dough for the grill. I have several dough recipes. Want a flaky dough, like…
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The Trick to Great Nachos
October is #MerlotMe month. Merlot comes in a variety of expressions and can pair with a wide range of meals, from fancy and elegant to cozy and comforting. We chose a sample of Selby Merlot to pair with these amazing nachos.
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Arugula and Balsamic Glaze Pizza
Yes, I know… Another pizza recipe. But in all honesty, can you ever have too many pizza recipes? I don’t think so. This one is a summer time pie. It can be made using the oven or the grill. We paired this pizza with Dracaena Wines Reserve Plummer Vineyard Cabernet Franc.
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Italian Wine | pasta | samples
Mac and Cheese
It is hard to think of a comfort food that is better than mac and cheese. Steamy pasta with just the right amount of crunchy bread crumbs and maybe a bit too much cheese puts a smile on everyone’s face. This recipe is so easy, you will never find yourself ripping the top off that…
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Chicken Spanakopita
It was my dad’s 85th birthday and he loves creamed spinach, so I decided to make a chicken spanakopita to celebrate. We chose to pair the spanikopita with one of our favorite sparklings. Gruet Brut Rosé from New Mexico. ~Slàinte!
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pasta | Sparkling | vegetarian
Pasta Florentine
Looking for a simple weeknight meal? This dish takes a total of 15 minutes from start to table and it’s oh so good! We chose to pair this dish with a sparkling wine. Cava was ideal for the dish! Mastinell cavas and wines is located in the heart of the Penedès Denomination of Origin. Not…
