1. Keep your cool! We tend to serve our whites too cold and our reds too warm, especially in the summer when it’s warm. Here’s our 20/20 rule: take whites out of the fridge 20 mins before serving – and put reds in the fridge 20 mins before opening. 2. Think pink: Rosé makes for … Continue reading 3 Summer Wine Tips
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5 Spiked Meats with Beer for Father’s Day
Why grill plain-old steak for Father’s Day when you can braise beef and other meats in beer? If there’s one thing that dads seem to love, universally, it’s meat. Following closely in second place would be beer (or maybe beer comes first if he’s a vegetarian or other type of meat abstainer). So a lager-filled … Continue reading 5 Spiked Meats with Beer for Father’s Day
Iced Tea Sangria
Refreshing brewed iced tea is combined with wine and seasonal fruit for a perfect party drink. Ingredients 4 cups fresh brewed iced tea 2 cups white wine honey or simple syrup to taste 2 cups chopped fresh fruit Instructions Combine tea, wine and honey (or simple syrup) until honey is dissolved and sangria reaches desired sweetness. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. … Continue reading Iced Tea Sangria
Prosciutto and Poached Egg Sandwiches with Mustard-Wine Sauce
Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, at room temperature 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard ½ cup dry white wine ¼ cup minced shallots 1 cup whipping cream Salt and pepper 8 large eggs 4 thick slices (about 2 oz. each) challah 4 ounces Appenzell or gruyère cheese, thinly sliced 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto 4 ounces … Continue reading Prosciutto and Poached Egg Sandwiches with Mustard-Wine Sauce
Spring Sangria
This spring sangria is bursting with sweet citrus like oranges and pineapples! Great for parties or outdoor dinner parties as the weather warms up! INGREDIENTS 1 (750 ml) bottle of fruity white wine 3 cups Sprite (you can also use lemon lime sparkling water) 2 cups pineapple juice 1/2 cup orange juice sliced lemons, lime, … Continue reading Spring Sangria
White Wine Vegan Alfredo Pasta
A creamy white sauce mixed with Fettucine pasta and sautéed shiitake mushrooms for a delicious and easy weeknight meal. Ingredients 8 ounces fettuccine pasta 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 6 oz shiitake mushrooms 2 tbsp vegan butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk, divided 3 tbsp cornstarch 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1/2 tsp salt freshly ground pepper, optional 3 tbsp vegan parmesan, plus more for serving Instructions Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water … Continue reading White Wine Vegan Alfredo Pasta
Hot Buttered Rum Apple Pie
This takes the traditional homemade apple pie to a whole other level with a rich, buttery rum sauce baked right in & drizzled over the top. INGREDIENTS: For the hot buttered rum sauce 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup spiced rum 3 tbsp unsalted butter For the pie filling 6-7 apples, peeled, cored, & thinly … Continue reading Hot Buttered Rum Apple Pie
Quiche with White Wine and Shallots
This is a rich and delicious quiche perfect for Mother’s Day breakfast or brunch! Originally taken from RecipeGirl, we added some spinach for a finishing touch. Ingredients 1/2 cup minced shallots 1 cup of spinach (optional) 1/2 cup dry white wine 6 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 3 cups heavy whipping cream dash of freshly grated nutmeg 12 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese 1 10-inch pie crust, pre-baked Instructions Preheat oven … Continue reading Quiche with White Wine and Shallots
Boozy Banana Puddings
Take the fan favourite banana pudding and give it a little twist. These individual banana pudding are made with rum in the pudding. If you aren’t a rum fan, try it with whipped cream flavoured vodka! Ingredients 2 (3.4-oz.) packages vanilla pudding 2 1/4 c. milk 3/4 c. rum 1 (8-oz.) container whipped topping 2 … Continue reading Boozy Banana Puddings
Beef Burgundy Style Empanadas
Ingredients 1tablespoon olive oil 1/2cup chopped onion 1clove garlic, mashed or pressed 1/2lb beef top sirloin, flank or skirt steak, cut into small cubes 1/4cup red wine 3tablespoons whipping cream 1can (4 oz) mushroom pieces and stems, drained, chopped 1/2cup chopped cooked carrots Salt and pepper to taste 2boxes Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as … Continue reading Beef Burgundy Style Empanadas