Category: Wine

  • Broccoli Risotto with Cream and Lemon

    Ingredients

    2 tablespoons olive oil
    3 tablespoons butter
    1/2 large sweet onion, finely chopped
    4 cloves garlic, chopped
    1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
    1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
    2 tablespoons lemon juice
    5 cups hot chicken broth
    1 cup heavy cream
    3 cups cooked broccoli florets
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
    1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
    1 1/2 tablespoons grated Asiago cheese
    salt and pepper to taste

    Directions

    Heat the olive oil and butter in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion begins to turn golden brown at the edges, about 2 minutes. Pour in the rice, and stir until the rice is coated in oil and has started to toast, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the white wine and lemon juice.

    Cook and stir until the wine has mostly evaporated, then stir in one third of the chicken broth; continue stirring until incorporated. Repeat this process twice more, stirring constantly. Stirring in the broth should take 15 to 20 minutes in all. Stir in the cream, and cook 5 minutes before stirring in the broccoli, chives, Parmesan cheese, and Asiago cheese. Cook and stir until the risotto is hot; season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

  • Quick Chicken Zingarella

    Ingredients

    4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
    1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
    1 (14 ounce) jar roasted Italian cherry peppers, drained and chopped
    5 fresh mushrooms, sliced
    1 onion, chopped
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    2 tablespoons brown sugar
    1/4 cup red wine
    1/4 cup olive oil
    1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta

    Directions

    In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onions, and garlic; saute until tender. Add chicken, and cook until no longer pink. Stir in pasta sauce, wine, and brown sugar. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add drained and sliced roasted red peppers, and simmer 5 minutes more.

    Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Serve sauce over pasta.

  • Monkfish Provincial

    Ingredients

    salt and pepper to taste
    Cajun seasoning to taste
    1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    1 1/2 pounds monkfish fillets, roughly chopped
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1/4 cup butter
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1 large tomato, diced
    1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
    1/4 cup dry white wine
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

    Directions

    In a resealable plastic bag, mix the salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and flour. Place the monkfish in the bag, seal, and shake to lightly coat.

    Heat the oil and melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the monkfish in the skillet, and cook for about 3 minutes. Mix in the garlic, tomato, and mushrooms, and continue cooking 3 minutes. Mix in the wine and parsley. Continue to cook and stir 2 minutes, or until the monkfish flakes easily with a fork.

  • Green Goddess Dressing III Recipe

    Ingredients

    1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
    1/4 cup white wine vinegar
    2 bunches green onions
    1 bunch fresh parsley
    2 (2 ounce) cans anchovy filets
    2 cloves garlic
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 lemon, juiced
    2 cups mayonnaise

    Directions

    Puree vinegars, onions, parsley, anchovies, garlic, salt, and lemon juice in a blender until well combined. Blend in mayonnaise and serve.