White Wine PAIRINGS
Burrata and Strawberry Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
5 ounces spring greens
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 ball of fresh burrata cheese, roughly chopped or torn
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
Basil vinaigrette
Basil Vinaigrette Recipe:
2 cups tightly-packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 large clove garlic, peeled
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
(optional) 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
tiny pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. If the vinaigrette is too thick add a few tablespoons of water very slowly until it reaches your desired consistency. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve over the salad mix below.
Salad: Combine all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl and toss until mixed. Toss in vinaigrette and mix carefully. Serve immediately and enjoy with a glass of Rosetto.
Parmesan Onion Canapes
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 Tablespoon milk
1 baguette loaf, sliced and oven toasted with olive oil
Mix the mayonnaise, cheese, onion and milk and spread the mixture on the toasts. Place them on baking sheets and broil 4” from the heat source for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Makes about 36 servings. Enjoy with a glass of Madonna Estate Chardonnay
Muscat Bundt Cake
1 package of yellow cake mix
4 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
1 tsp nutmeg or cinnamon
1 package small vanilla or lemon instant pudding mix
3/4 cup Muscat Canelli wine
Mix all ingredients and bake in a Bundt cake pan sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake at 350º for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted is clean. Make a glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a bit of wine until combined. Drizzle over fully cooled cake. Dust cake with powdered sugar. Enjoy with a glass of Muscat Canelli.
Parmesan Crusted Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 garlic cloves, diced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp chili flakes
1 whole chicken
kitchen twine
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
Preheat the oven to 300F.
Mix together the butter, garlic, paprika, salt/pepper and chili flakes. Rub the butter mixture over the chicken. Tie the legs together with chicken twine. Place the chicken in an oven safe dish (a cast iron skillet or roasting pan). Place the dish in the oven and let it cook for 2½ hours, basting it every 30 minutes. When the chicken is done roasting, sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the chicken. Switch the oven to broil and place the chicken under the broiler. Once the cheese starts bubbling (about 2 minutes) remove from the oven. Let it cool slightly before serving. Internal temp of the chicken should reach 180 degrees F. Enjoy with our Pinot Grigio.
Peach Cobbler with Gewürztraminer
4 medium fresh peaches
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup Gewürztraminer
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons turbinado (raw) sugar
Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Peel peaches and slice (4 cups).
Combine flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Add milk and 1/4 cup butter. Combine until smooth; set aside.
Preheat medium saucepan on medium 2–3 minutes. Add peaches, wine, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Cook and stir 7–8 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter into peach mixture. Pour peach mixture in a 2-quart baking dish. Spoon flour mixture in mounds over hot filling and spread evenly. Sprinkle with the turbinado sugar. Place baking dish on a baking sheet.
Bake 35 minutes or until filling is bubbly and a toothpick inserted near the center of the topping comes out clean. Serve warm with ice cream.
Bruschetta Bar with Rosetto
An easy idea for brunch or a relaxed lunch is to create a bruschetta bar. Start by cutting a baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices and by brushing olive oil and broiling it in the oven until crispy light brown. Once the toasts are done peel a garlic clove and rub the fresh clove on the toast. Set the toast aside and begin assembling your bruschetta bar.
Assemble with items such as:
basil pesto
pea pesto (recipe below)
prosciutto, salami, and smoked salmon
fresh fruit
sliced avocado
sautéed or grilled veggies such as spinach, onions and mushrooms
marinated cherry tomatoes
Soft boiled or poached eggs
Cooked bacon
Nut butter
Honey or honeycomb
Fig jam
Assorted cheeses such as goat cheese, ricotta, and marinated mozzarella
Pea Pesto
1 10 ounce package frozen peas, defrosted
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, pulse extra for seasoning
1/3 cup olive oil
Pulse together the peas, garlic, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until well combined, about 1 to 2 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
Serve with toasted baguette slices top with marinated tomato halves.
Arranging the Bruschetta Bar
Arrange the sauces and spreads on a large serving board in small bowls. Add the poached eggs, and bread. Drizzle the poached eggs with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the cheese, fruits, veggies, meats, jams, nut butter, and honey around the eggs. Pair with a glass or two of Rosetto.
Summer Strawberry Salad with Chicken
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
4 tablespoons olive oil (total)
4 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing (total)
1 bunch French spinach, rinsed and dried
1 pint strawberries, sliced
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1 (5 ounce) package candied pecans such as Emerald Pecan Pie glazed pecans
Place the chicken breast meat into a skillet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinaigrette over medium heat; cook and stir until the chicken is browned, no longer pink in the center, and the juice has nearly evaporated, about 10 minutes. Remove the chicken to a bowl and let cool.
Place the spinach into a salad bowl; scatter the strawberries, goat cheese, and candied pecans over the spinach. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and top with the chicken. Serve slightly warm or chilled. Enjoy with a glass of Pinot Rosetto.