Category: Wine

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1/2 cup butter
4 cloves minced garlic
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in pasta and return pot to boil. Cook until al dente. Drain well.

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes.

Stir in wine and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 seconds while stirring constantly.

Mix shrimp with drained pasta in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and finely chopped
4 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Directions

Mix the yellow and red peppers, onion, jalapeno chiles, black-eyed peas, parsley, and garlic together in a large bowl.

Whisk the red wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar together in a small bowl. Gradually add the olive oil, whisking constantly to thoroughly blend with the vinegars. Stir in the cumin, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours. Just before serving, stir in the crumbled bacon.

Ingredients

2 red bell peppers
2 yellow bell peppers
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat the oven’s broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Cut the peppers in half from top to bottom; remove the stem, seeds, and ribs, then place the peppers cut-side-down onto the prepared baking sheet.

Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, about 5 minutes. Place the blackened peppers into a bowl, and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Once cool, remove the skins and discard. Transfer the roasted peppers to a blender or food processor. Add the red wine vinegar, olive oil, and salt; process until smooth.

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 cups colored rotini pasta
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced black olives

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water, and drain.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and garlic until well blended. Mix in basil. Add pasta, tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives; fold gently until mixed. Chill several hours. Stir gently before serving.