Category: Wine

1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar1 teaspoon salt, or to taste1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper1 teaspoon onion powder1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 cloves garlic, chopped1 1/2 cups chopped fresh basil1/2 cup chopped fresh oregano1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco?

5 cups torn fresh spinach1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup grated carrot3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped5 cups torn romaine1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into rings1/2 cup salad croutons1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheeseDRESSING:6 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/4 cup water1/4 cup vegetable oil2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper

5 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded1/3 cup fresh lime juice1 (13.5 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk1/3 cup dry white wine1 1/2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce1 tablespoon white sugar2 cups chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 pound crumbled blue cheese1/4 cup sour cream1/3 cup buttermilk1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar1 clove garlic, mincedground black pepper to taste1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 8 wedges2 roma tomatoes, diced1 small red onion, thinly sliced1/2 pound crumbled blue cheese