Category: Wine

  • Recipe For Grilled Okra Salad

    Ingredients

    1/4 cup white wine vinegar
    1 orange tomato, cubed
    1/2 red onion, diced
    salt to taste
    16 pods fresh okra

    Directions

    Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate. Combine the vinegar, tomato, onion, and salt in a bowl; set aside.

    Cook the okra on the preheated grill until a few black areas have developed on its skin, about 5 minutes. Toss the okra with the tomato mixture, and serve.

  • How To Make Jenny’s Cuban-Style Slow-Cooker Chicken Fricassee

    Ingredients

    1 large onion, chopped
    6 cloves garlic, chopped
    1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
    8 small whole peeled potatoes
    1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
    1/2 cup dry white wine
    1/2 tablespoon cumin
    1 leaf fresh sage
    salt and pepper to taste
    2 pounds chicken leg quarters

    Directions

    In a medium bowl, combine onion, garlic, bell pepper, and potatoes. Stir in tomato sauce and wine; season with cumin, sage leaf, and salt and pepper. Place chicken legs in slow cooker, and pour mixture over chicken. Cover, and cook on Low heat until juices run clear, about 6 to 8 hours.

  • How To Make Pasta with Hot Sausage Sauce

    Ingredients

    1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed
    2/3 cup red onion, diced
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1 tablespoon minced capers
    1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, mashed, liquid reserved
    1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
    1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
    1/2 cup red wine
    1 teaspoon dried basil
    1 teaspoon dried parsley
    1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
    1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    salt to taste
    1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta
    1/2 cup grated Romano cheese

    Directions

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until evenly brown.

    Mix the red onion, garlic, and capers into the skillet, and cook until onion is tender. Mix in the mashed whole tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and red wine. Season with basil, parsley, oregano, red pepper, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the ziti in the pot, cook 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.

    Serve the sauce mixture over the cooked pasta. Top with Romano cheese.

  • Strawberry Romaine Salad I Recipe

    Ingredients

    1 head romaine lettuce – rinsed, dried, and chopped
    2 bunches fresh spinach – chopped, washed and dried
    1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
    1 Bermuda onion, sliced
    1/2 cup mayonnaise
    2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
    1/3 cup white sugar
    1/4 cup milk
    2 tablespoons poppy seeds

    Directions

    In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, spinach, strawberries and sliced onion.

    In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, milk and poppy seeds. Shake well and pour the dressing over salad. Toss until evenly coated.