Category: Wine

6 medium Bosc pears, peeled with stems intact1 cup white wine2 cups water2 tablespoons sugar1/2 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise2 whole star anise pods1 small cinnamon stick1 lemon, zested1 orange, zested1/4 cup walnut oil1/4 cup red wine vinegarsalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

3 pounds boneless lamb shoulder roast, cut into 11/2-inch cubes (or a combination of lamb and boneless pork shoulder roast)3 tablespoons olive oilSalt and freshly ground black pepper1 pound mild Italian sausages1 cup water for sausages1/2 pound kielbasa, cut into 6 pieces1 1/2 pounds boneless duck breast halves1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth2 cups water1…

2 pounds ground turkey2 onions, minced4 cloves garlic, minced3/4 cup grated carrots1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers1 cup milk1 1/2 cups white wine2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes1 tablespoon tomato paste1 pound spaghetti1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves1/4 cup all-purpose floursalt and pepper to taste1 tablespoon dried oregano2 tablespoons olive oil3/4 cup butter3 cups sliced portobello mushrooms3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes1/2 cup packed fresh spinach1 cup Marsala wine