Category: Wine

  • Eggplant, Zucchini and Sweet Red Pepper Stew Recipe

    1 eggplant, cut into 1 inch cubes1/4 cup olive oil1 cup chopped onion5 cloves garlic, chopped1/2 cup Basmati rice1 zucchini, cut into large chunks1 large red bell pepper, chopped3 fresh tomatoes, diced1 cup Marsala wine1 1/2 cups water1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes1/4 cup chopped fresh basil1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1…

  • Big Joe’s Venison Steak in Chestnut Sauce

    6 ounces chestnuts3 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped carrots3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups beef broth1/2 bay leaf, crumbled1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper1 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons Madeira wine2 (6 ounce) venison steaks (about 1 1/4 inches thick)

  • Patti’s Mussels a la Mariniere

    50 fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil5 cloves garlic, minced1 cup white wine2 tablespoons margarine or butter3 green onions, chopped1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped3 roma (plum) tomatoes, choppedsalt and pepper to taste

  • Bolognese Sauce Recipe

    2 tablespoons olive oil4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces1 large onion, minced1 clove garlic, minced1 pound lean ground beef1/2 pound ground pork1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced2 carrots, shredded1 stalk celery, chopped1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes6 ounces tomato sauce1/2 cup dry white wine1/2 cup chicken stock1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oreganosalt…