Posts Tagged ‘St. Clement’

Rosenbaum Blush

Monday, May 24th, 2010

rosenbaum-blush

  • 1 package fresh cranberries (12 oz.)
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup St. Clement Rosenbaum Blush
  • 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
  • 1 piece orange zest (7 inches)

Pick over cranberries removing stems and shriveled or soft berries. Rinse under cold running water, drain. Combine sugar and wine in noncorrodible heavy medium saucepan; stir over medium heat to boiling.
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Roast Chicken

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

roast-chicken

  • 3 1/2 -4 lb. roaster chicken
  • Fresh herbs (whatever you have in the garden/store/neighborhood)
  • 1 lemon, quartered
  • Garlic cloves, smashed and unpeeled
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • Dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper

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Chicken Cassoulet

Monday, May 17th, 2010

chicken-cassouletA quick and delicious dish to serve as winter is on its way out and spring is just around the corner. It’s really a meal in itself! Serve with a loaf of country bread and toss a simple green salad to complete the meal. Our St. Clement Abbotts Vineyard Chardonnay complements this sumptuous dish perfectly!
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Risotto Alla Susanna

Monday, May 17th, 2010

risotto-alla-susannaRisotto should only be made with short grain Italian Arborio rice, which has the ability to absorb a lot of liquid without becoming mushy. The keys to success when preparing this dish are stirring the rice continuously and serving it immediately once it is ready.

  • 1 c. minced Onion
  • 6 T. butter
  • 2 c. Arborio rice
  • 3/4 c. St. Clement Chardonnay
  • 5-6 c. Chicken or Vegetable stock -heated (homemade or canned)
  • 1/2 tsp. saffron threads crumbled
  • 1/3 c. freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Zest of one lemon

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Fettuccini with Wild Mushrooms

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

fettuccini-with-wild-mushroomsChanterelles are wonderful in this dish, but you can use porcini or shitakes or a combination.

  • 1 stick of unsalted butter
  • 1 pound of mushrooms, cleaned and sliced (thick slices)
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 cups St. Clement Abbotts Vineyard Chardonnay
  • 2 cups rich homemade chicken stock or canned chicken broth(low-sodium)
  • 1 pound fresh or imported dried fettuccini
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 1 cup shaved parmesan
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Pork Loin Roast Sauteed

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

pork-loin-roast-sauteed

  • 1 pork loin roast / 2lbs
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 10 bay leaves
  • 6 juniper berries
  • 2 cloves
  • Fresh ground pepper
  • Salt
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Abbotts Vineyard Chardonnay

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Grilled Swordfish

Friday, April 30th, 2010

grilled-swordfish

  • Swordfish
  • Lemon/lime juice
  • Olive oil
  • Oregano
  • Salt & pepper

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Szechuan Kung Pao Chicken or Pheasant

Friday, April 30th, 2010

szechuan-kung-pao-chicken-or-pheasant

  • 1 lb. Chicken/Pheasant breasts, boneless
  • 1/2 Green Pepper, cut into 1″ strips
  • 1/2 Red Pepper
  • 3/4 cup Peanuts, raw
  • 2 dried Red Chili Peppers
  • 1 tsp. squeezed Ginger Juice

Marinate poultry in:

  • 1-1/2 Tablespoon each Cornstarch and Water, made into a paste
  • 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce

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Fiesta Winter Salad

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

fiesta-winter-salad

  • 1 large head Romaine lettuce torn into bite size pieces
  • 1 medium sized red onion thinly sliced into rings
  • 1 – 8 oz. can of mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 large avocado sliced into bite size pieces

Combine all of the above, except the avocado, in a large salad bowl. Chill until ready to serve, then add avocado and dressing.
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Tropical Quesadillas

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

tropical-quesadillasCombine the following in a bowl, stir well. Cover & chill.

  • 1-1/2 cups peeled & diced papaya
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 Tbls. diced red onion
  • 1 Tbls. fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbls. St. Clement Sauvignon Blanc

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