by wineandrecipes | Jul 6, 2021 | Entres, Pasta, Recipes
Everyone that grew up from the 50’s to the 70’s knows the Beef Stroganoff that was popular in those days. It had ground meat, a can of mushroom soup, and sour cream. Traditionally, it was served over rice. If your family was able to spend a little more,...
by wineandrecipes | Apr 2, 2021 | Entres, Recipes
There are simpler renditions of this classic French dish, but I suspect something is lost in the translation. It’s a fair amount of effort to prepare this version, but I think you’ll find the result is extra special in the richness of its flavors. The...
by wineandrecipes | Jan 8, 2021 | Recipes, Sides
Ingredients 1/4 cup melted butter 1/4 cup EVOO 2 Tbsp green onions Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/3 cup sour cream 6 Medium Russet Potatoes, scrubbed Preparation Preheat the...
by wineandrecipes | Dec 13, 2020 | Recipes, Salads, Sides
Ingredients 1 lb Carrots 1/4 cup mayo 1/2 tsp Kosher salt 3 Tbsp Honey 1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained 1/3 cup golden raisins 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/4 cup sour cream Preparation Wash carrots and peel. Use a...
by wineandrecipes | Dec 11, 2020 | Recipes, Sides
We’ve been making blistered asparagus at my house for years. I think my daughter was the one who figured it out. It’s the perfect way to get something healthy as a side dish that’s tasty even for many who would rather have meat and potatoes than...
by wineandrecipes | Nov 14, 2020 | Entres, Recipes
What’s a Mississippi Pot Roast? I admit I wondered that myself when the recipe caught my eye in the NY Times Cooking section. Pretty far afield for them New Yahkers, right? Turns out this recipe was invented by a home cook in Mississippi named Robin Chapman. ...
by wineandrecipes | Sep 30, 2020 | Entres, New Orleans
Ingredients 4 bone-in pork chops (about 8 ounces each) Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 very small shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon) 2 garlic cloves, minced...
by wineandrecipes | Sep 4, 2020 | Entres, Pasta, Recipes, Seafood
We have this problem when cooking for our normal family gathering: some like it hot and some have a low tolerance for heat. The trick I’ve found is to inject a little less heat and to make sure it is quickly carried away by fat. You see, the chemicals that make...
by wineandrecipes | Sep 2, 2020 | Cocktails, Recipes
Friends recently took us to the Fish Gaucho in Paso Robles, and we loved their Strawberry Basil Margaritas. I had to duplicate those flavors for my own guests, so here’s what I did. Ingredients Strawberry Basil Syrup 1 lb fresh strawberries, roughly chopped 5-6...
by wineandrecipes | Aug 22, 2020 | Entres, New Orleans, Recipes, Seafood
At our house we love New Orleans food. Seems like we wind up making a huge batch of Jamabalaya every two to three weeks just to have it on hand. Here’s another great New Orleans-style meal. It’s tasty, quick, easy, and best of all, it’s a meal in a...