Category: Wine

  • Poached Salmon II Recipe

    Ingredients

    1/2 cup dry white wine
    1/2 cup water
    2 pounds salmon fillets, cut into 4 pieces
    2 tablespoons butter, softened
    1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
    1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic
    salt and pepper to taste

    Directions

    Heat wine and water over medium high heat in a large non-stick skillet for 5 minutes.

    Slide salmon pieces into poaching liquid and dot with butter. Sprinkle with dried parsley, garlic, salt and pepper.

    Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat to medium and poach until salmon flesh is firm, about 10 to 15 minutes.

  • Low-Fat Potato Salad Recipe

    Ingredients

    1 1/2 pounds small salad potatoes
    3/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
    3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
    1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
    1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
    2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
    1/2 medium onion, chopped
    1 celery rib, chopped
    1 small carrot, coarsely grated

    Directions

    Cook potatoes until tender but firm; cool and slice. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add potatoes and stir until well coated. Chill for several hours.

  • How To Make Chimichurri Sauce

    Ingredients

    1 cup fresh parsley
    3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
    3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    2 tablespoons dried oregano
    2 teaspoons ground cumin
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
    1/2 tablespoon pepper sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot(r))

    Directions

    Place the parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, salt, garlic and hot pepper sauce into the container of a blender or food processor. Blend for about 10 seconds on medium speed, or until ingredients are evenly blended.

  • Runaway Bay Jamaican Chicken Recipe

    Ingredients

    1 large red onion
    3 cloves garlic
    1 habanero pepper, seeded
    1 tablespoon fresh ginger root
    1/4 cup olive oil
    1/4 cup brown sugar
    3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate, thawed
    1 teaspoon soy sauce
    2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
    1/2 cup chopped cilantro
    1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
    6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

    Directions

    In a food processor, combine onion, garlic, habanero pepper, and ginger. Pulse until ingredients are minced. Blend in olive oil, brown sugar, vinegar, orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cilantro, salt, and pepper. In a container, combine marinade with chicken. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.

    Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.

    Grill chicken for 10 minutes per side, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.