by wineandrecipes | Aug 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
There are two schools of thought when it comes to beans served with BBQ. The first wants beans that taste smokey, like the BBQ. Generally these will be pinto beans. The second wants something to contrast the BBQ, usually with smaller beans and a vinegary, sweet,...
by wineandrecipes | Aug 7, 2022 | Cocktails, New Orleans, Recipes
I first tried a French 75 at Arnaud’s in New Orleans and found it tasty. Here is the recipe: 1 ½ ounces gin ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice (about ¾ medium lemon) ¾ ounce simple syrup (try honey!) 2 to 3 ounces chilled Champagne (enough to top the glass) Lemon peel,...
by wineandrecipes | Jun 25, 2022 | Cocktails, Recipes
Mike is a friend of mine from Chicago (hence the “Southside Special”) who turned me on to this wonderful margarita recipe. Citronge is an orange liqueur made by Padron, the tequila people. He recommends Hornitos for all blended margaritas. Why? He was a...
by wineandrecipes | Jun 25, 2022 | Entres, Recipes
This is an amazing recipe. It’s so good, we always make a double batch and freeze some. We’re talking Texas-style chili, so there’s no beans. The secret ingredients are homemade chili powder and chocolate. Ingredients 5 assorted dried chiles. The...
by wineandrecipes | Jun 25, 2022 | Cocktails, Recipes
This Spanish/Mexican concoction is perfect for a hot day by the ocean or pool. Fantastic with spicy food. This is a better recipe than any I’ve tried anywhere else, and I’ve tried a lot of Sangria. BTW, if you don’t have time to make the Sangria, buy...
by wineandrecipes | Jun 25, 2022 | Cocktails, Recipes
I first tasted a Mojito in Havana, Cuba while staying at the Hotel Nacional. I saw one handed to the couple sitting next to us at the pool and asked the waiter what it was. It turns out to be something of the national drink there. There’s nothing like the light...
by wineandrecipes | May 28, 2022 | Recipes, Sides
Every good meal deserves an appropriately flavored starch. In this case, we went with traditional Spanish Rice. This is a great recipe we arrived at after sampling several others and tweaking it in. Ingredients 1½ cups converted long-grain rice 1 (15-ounce) can of...
by wineandrecipes | Apr 22, 2022 | Entres, Recipes, Soup
May as well start with the classics. We love good French Onion Soup, but I should warn that not overyone is enamored of the Cognac, particularly the young. I understand French Onion Soup in France, and particularly Paris, is regarded largely as a hangover remedy to be...
by wineandrecipes | Mar 5, 2022 | BBQ, Recipes, Sides
One pouch is wrapped, the one below is seasoned and ready to be wrapped… Ingredients Snow Peas Mushrooms, chopped Baby Carrots Slivered Fresh Garlic Slivered Fresh Ginger Soy Sauce Dry Sherry such as Amontillado Sesame Seeds Preparation This is a fantastically...
by wineandrecipes | Feb 20, 2022 | Desserts, Recipes
Do you like Poppy Seed cake? I love it as the perfect mix of tasty but not too sweet or sugary. Many store-bought cakes fail that test. I scrape the frosting off–it’s colorful but pure sugar–before I even get started. But this cake is moist and...
