Category: Wine

  • How To Make Raw Veggie Picnic Salad

    Ingredients

    6 slices bacon
    4 cups broccoli florets
    1 cup chopped celery
    1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
    1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
    1/2 cup chopped green onions
    1 cup seedless green grapes
    1 cup seedless red grapes
    1/2 cup slivered almonds
    1/4 cup white sugar
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/4 cup white wine vinegar
    2 tablespoons grated onion
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    1 1/2 cups mayonnaise

    Directions

    Place bacon in a skillet over medium high-heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

    In a large bowl, toss together the bacon, broccoli, celery, peas, cranberries, green onions, green grapes, red grapes, and almonds. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, vinegar, grated onion, Parmesan cheese, and mayonnaise. Pour dressing over the salad. Gently toss to coat.

  • How To Make Blue Cheese Salad

    Ingredients

    1/4 cup white wine vinegar
    1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
    1 garlic clove, minced
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
    1/2 teaspoon dill weed
    1 small head romaine lettuce, torn
    3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
    1 cup croutons
    1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

    Directions

    In a small bowl or jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; mix or shake until well blended. Place romaine in a large salad bowl; top with the eggs, croutons and blue cheese. Add dressing and toss. Serve immediately.

  • Tangy Tuna Macaroni Salad

    Ingredients

    1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
    1 cup chopped celery
    1 (6 ounce) can light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
    3/4 cup Frozen Peas, thawed
    3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
    2 tablespoons sliced stuffed green olives
    1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
    1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
    1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
    1/2 teaspoon paprika
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
    1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

    Directions

    Cook macaroni according to package direction; drain and rinse in cold water. In a serving bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, tuna, peas, parsley and olives. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add to tuna mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  • Recipe For Baked Swiss Chicken

    Ingredients

    6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds)
    1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
    1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
    6 slices Swiss cheese
    1 cup crushed seasoned croutons

    Directions

    Place chicken in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. In a bowl, combine the soup and wine or broth; pour over chicken. Top with cheese and sprinkle with croutons. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.