Author: Chef Cloud Wine

  • How To Make Vinnie’s Killer Sangria

    Ingredients

    4 gallons red wine
    1/2 gallon cherry brandy
    1 (16 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
    1 (16 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
    1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen fruit punch drink concentrate, thawed
    1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen grape juice concentrate, thawed

    Directions

    Stir together the wine, brandy, orange juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate, fruit punch concentrate, and grape juice concentrate in a 5 gallon insulated beverage container or cooler.

  • Recipe For Black Pasta in a Pink Gorgonzola Sauce

    Ingredients

    1 (16 ounce) package black squid ink pasta
    1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
    3 shallots, minced
    5 cloves garlic, minced
    1 cup white wine
    1 cup chicken stock
    8 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
    1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
    5 (1/2 ounce) slices prosciutto, diced
    1/4 cup half-and-half cream
    salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    6 leaves fresh basil, cut into thin strips

    Directions

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

    Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute shallots and garlic until lightly golden. Pour in wine and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, and stir in gorgonzola. Add tomato paste and prosciutto; bring to a boil. Stir in half-and-half, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add pasta, and toss to coat evenly. Cook until pasta is heated through. Transfer to serving dish, and garnish with parmesan and basil.

  • How To Make Maurice Salad

    Ingredients

    2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
    1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
    1 1/2 teaspoons onion juice
    1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
    1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style prepared mustard
    1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
    1 cup mayonnaise
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
    1 hard-cooked egg, diced
    1 pound cooked ham, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
    1 pound turkey breast, cut into strips
    14 ounces Swiss cheese, cut into strips
    1/2 cup sliced sweet gherkin pickles
    1 head iceberg lettuce – rinsed, dried, and shredded
    12 pimento-stuffed green olives

    Directions

    Prepare the dressing by whisking together the vinegar, lemon juice, onion juice, sugar, Dijon, dry mustard and mayonnaise. Add the parsley and egg; mix well.

    In a large bowl, combine the ham, turkey, cheese and pickles. Add the dressing and mix well. Divide the lettuce among plates, top with salad and garnish each plate with 2 olives.

  • Recipe For Shrimp and Sugar Snap Peas

    Ingredients

    1 (16 ounce) package uncooked linguini pasta
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1 teaspoon chili oil
    1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
    1 pound sugar snap pea pods
    2 large cloves garlic, minced
    1 1/2 cups dry white wine
    1/4 cup reserved pasta water
    1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

    Directions

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid.

    Heat the olive oil and chili oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Mix in the shrimp, pea pods, and garlic. Cook and stir 2 minutes, until shrimp are almost opaque. Remove from heat, and set aside.

    Pour the wine into the wok, and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by 1/3. Return shrimp, peas, and garlic to the wok, and stir in the reserved pasta water. Continue to cook and stir until shrimp are opaque. Remove wok from heat, and mix in the butter, lemon juice, and basil. Toss with the cooked pasta to serve.