Posts Tagged ‘Wine recipes’

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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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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Herb Baked Salmon Fillet

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

herb-baked-salmon-fillet

  • 4 lb Salmon fillet

1/4 cup grated white onion
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup 1999 Napa Valley Chardonnay
1 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp chopped green onion
1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup slice green chilies (canned) – add more to taste
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Creme St. Helena

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

creme-st-helena

  • 5 bunches of scallions, washed, dried and chopped
  • 1 stick of unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground white pepper
  • 1 Tbsp flour
  • 2/3 cup St. Clement Napa Valley Chardonnay
  • 4 cups of light chicken stock
  • 3/4 firm white mushrooms, washed, dried and sliced
  • 1/4 pound firm white mushrooms, very, very thinly sliced
  • 1 cup light cream
  • Whipping cream
  • Salt and cayenne 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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Avocado & Shrimp Salad

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

avocado-shrimp-salad

  • 1 lb of Bay shrimp
  • 1 large avocado diced
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onions
  • 1 or 2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup red cocktail sauce
  • 2 Tblsp lime juice
    Salt to taste
  • 3/4 cup chopped cilantro, less 2 Tblsp for garnish
    Butter lettuce leaves

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Pears Poached in St. Clement Washington Merlot

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

pears-poached

  • 3 cups St. Clement Washington Merlot
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • zest of 1 orange
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise (remove seeds)
  • 6 peppercorns
  • 1 clove
  • 2 lb. pears, peeled, cored, sliced, whole or halved

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Pork Medallions with Curry Honey Glaze

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

pork-medallions-with-curry-honey-glazeSteamed basmati rice and sauteed chayote or cucumber slices make ideal accompaniments to this dish.

  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Two 10-ounce pork tenderloins, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1 1/4-inch medallions
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup St. Clement Merlot
  • 3 Tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour Lime wedges, for serving

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