Vegetarian Moroccan Chili
Watch winemakers Carol Shelton and Joel Peterson talk about many great vegetarian options to pair with Zinfandel. Submitted by Carol Shelton Wines Description Brown in a large sauté pan 1 yellow onion diced 2 t. garlic minced 1 T. ground cumin 1 t. ground cardamom 2 t. ground coriander 4 t. sweet paprika 1 […]
Gad Zukes!!
Gad Zukes!!! is a zucchini recipe from famed winemaker Carol Shelton. It pairs with Zinfandel and can be prepared in about 10 minutes. Submitted by Carol Shelton Wines Description With our crazy schedules, we like to have it with some marinated boneless chicken breasts off the BBQ or George Foreman grill, so the meal […]
Zinfandel Chocolate Truffles
Yield: About 1 dozen 8 oz.cream 2-1/2 tablespoons honey 8 oz.bittersweet chocolate 1-1/2 oz.butter,unsalted,room temperature 1/2 bottle of zinfandel 3 tablespoons unsweetened cacao Put the Zinfandel into a saucepan and reduce over high heat until you have 1 Tbsp.Zinfandel reduction,set aside.Be careful with the wine reduction,and make sure you do not scorch the sides of […]
Zinfandel Risotto with Duck Confit and Wild Mushrooms
Serves 8 appetizer portions or 4 main course portions Ingredients: 1 lb. wild mushrooms, assorted 2 tablespoons grape seed oil 1 bunch fresh thyme 2 shallots, minced 10 tablespoons butter 1-1/2 cups carnaroli risotto rice 5 cups chicken stock 1 bottle Zinfandel wine sea salt fresh ground black pepper 1 bunch garlic chives, chopped 4 […]
Zinfandel and Black Pepper Marinated Tri Tip
Serves 4-6 people Ingredients: 1 Tri Tip approximately 1 to 1-1/2# 4 cups Zinfandel 6 sprigs fresh thyme 4 sprigs fresh savory 1 clove garlic 1 shallot 6 green cardamom pods 1 stick cinnamon 2 cloves 1 bay leaf sea salt to taste 1 Tbsp. coarse ground fresh black pepper 1/4 cup honey fleur de […]