Lamb and Toybox Mushroom Ragu with Toasted Barley and Roasted Red Pepper Relish
Recipe from The Hess Collection Executive Chef Chad Hendrickson
Chicken Lidia
Submitted by Pedroncelli Winery INGREDIENTS 1 ¼ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cleaned and cut into 12 pieces total 2 links sweet Italian turkey sausage 4 or 5 medium red potatoes, cleaned and cut into quarters 1 large red onion, peeled and trimmed and cut into eighths 3 garlic cloves, cleaned and minced 24 Kalamata olives, […]
Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
Submitted by Pedroncelli Winery INGREDIENTS 6 cups, approximately, roasted spaghetti squash, hot (see note in directions) 6 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch wide crosswise strips 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 large eggs at room temperature 6 ounces grated cheese, such as Vella Mezzo Secco (editor’s note: or a blend of Parmegiano Reggiano and other mild […]
Parmesan Polenta with Sausage Ragu
Submitted by Pedroncelli Winery INGREDIENTS 2 T olive oil 1 lb. Italian sausages, casings removed 1 red onion, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28-oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand 1 1⁄2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1⁄4 cup finely chopped basil leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 tsp. fine sea […]
Slow Roasted Rack Of Lamb, Foraged Mushroom Fricassee & Chestnut-Sage Gremolata
Submitted by Ridge Vineyards Yield: 4 Servings Ingredients: Lamb 2 ea – rack of lamb – trimmed of sinew kosher salt fresh cracked pepper olive oil Fricassee 8oz – assorted wild mushrooms 1 ea – shallot 2 – cloves of fresh garlic – peeled 1 tbsp – fresh thyme 2 c – crème fraîche 1 […]
Bacon Wrapped and Dried Cherry Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Submitted by Seghesio Family Vineyards This wholly satisfying stuffed pork tenderloin with its show stopping presentation is a perfect match with the just released Cortina and Todd Brothers Zinfandels. The sweet cherries and salty bacon when combined with rich pork and vibrant acidity of the zinfandels creates a long pleasing finish spiked with ripe fruit, oak […]
Coq au Zin
Coq au vin is the perfect dish for an impressive and romantic Valentine’s Day dinner in, especially when paired with the perfect wine: Zinfandel! Check out this recipe for Coq Au Zin provided by Pedroncelli Winery.
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 […]
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 […]
