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Ingredients

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
12 asparagus spears, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 green onions, chopped

Sauce:
2/3 cup white wine
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking pan.

Wrap each tilapia fillet around 3 spears of asparagus and secure with wooden toothpicks. Season the fish with salt and pepper, then place in prepared baking pan. Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes.

Remove the foil and sprinkle the chopped green onion over the fish. Return the pan, uncovered, to the oven to bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

While the fish is baking, heat the wine in a small saucepan over medium heat. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and lemon juice and whisk until there are no visible clumps. Add the cornstarch mixture to the white wine, cooking and stirring to prevent lumps. Add the dried basil and black pepper and continue to cook for 2 minutes or until the sauce is thickened.

To serve, remove the toothpicks from the tilapia fillets and spoon sauce over top.

Ingredients

1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage
1 tablespoon crushed dried rosemary, or to taste
1 (16 ounce) jar seedless blackberry jam
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons dry red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or a blend)

1/2 cup dry red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or a blend)
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup fresh blackberries

Directions

Season the pork tenderloin on all sides with salt, pepper, sage, and rosemary. Place the tenderloin into a slow cooker, and spoon the blackberry jam, 1/4 cup honey, and 2 tablespoons of red wine over the pork. Set the cooker to Low, and cook until very tender, 4 to 5 hours.

About 15 minutes before serving time, pour 1/2 cup red wine, 2 tablespoons of honey, and the fresh blackberries into a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and some of the berries burst, about 15 minutes.

To serve, slice the tenderloin and spoon blackberry-wine sauce over slices.

Ingredients

1 (1.2 ounce) package brown gravy mix
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon vinegar
6 New York strip steaks, cut 1-inch thick
1 tablespoon white wine
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Directions

Prepare gravy mix in a small saucepan according to package directions. Stir in cream, vinegar, white wine, and peppercorns. Simmer over low heat for a few minutes just to blend the flavors.

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season steaks with salt and pepper (if desired) and place in the hot skillet. Fry for 7 to 10 minutes per side, or to your desired degree of doneness. The internal temperature of the steaks should be at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) for rare meat.

Remove steaks to a serving platter or individual plates, and drizzle each one with the gravy. Garnish with peppercorns and fresh parsley for special occasions.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons butter
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup white wine
1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 zucchini, cubed
3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Combine garlic powder, poultry seasoning, cayenne pepper, onion powder, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in an empty salt shaker. Lightly sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken breasts. Reserve the remaining seasoning mix.

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook, covered, for 5 minutes. Pour in the white wine and reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Place chicken on a plate and set aside.

While the chicken is cooking, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the linguine, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli, and cook for 1 minute, then drop in the zucchini. Cook uncovered until just tender, about 2 minutes more. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the vegetables are cold, drain well, and set aside.

Stir the mush