This 20-minute shrimp pasta recipe is sure to become a favorite. Source: Everyday Food, September 2009 INGREDIENTS Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 ounces linguine (about a 1/2-inch-wide handful) 1 tablespoon cold butter, cut into pieces 1 garlic clove, minced Red-pepper flakes 1/3 cup dry white wine 1/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined … Continue reading Linguine with Shrimp and White Wine
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BAKED CHEESE ON TOAST WITH WINE
INGREDIENTS 2 cups gruyere or 2 cups emmenthaler cheese, grated 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1⁄2cup dry white wine 4slices country bread or 4 slices whole wheat bread 2tablespoons butter 1dash cayenne DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix the cheese, eggs and half the wine and spread the mixture over the bread. Melt the butter in a heavy skillet large enough … Continue reading BAKED CHEESE ON TOAST WITH WINE
Donut and Wine Pairings
Glazed Donut + Chardonnay An oaky chardonnay can overpower a lot of sugary sweets, so it’s best when paired with something simple. The glazed donut, with its underlying hints of vanilla and toffee, go perfectly with the same flavours in the chardonnay. The wine manages to bring out these flavours in the donut, rather than mask … Continue reading Donut and Wine Pairings
How to Pair Peanuts with Wine
Peanuts can be used in many dishes and enjoyed just as they are. Learn how to pair this popular legume with a wide array of wines. Photo by Beth Galton A peanut isn’t actually a nut, but a legume, the same as beans, peas and lentils. The part that we eat is the seed, which … Continue reading How to Pair Peanuts with Wine
Time To Play Some Wine Games
For those of us who enjoy a little fun and folly, here are several intriguing games all centered around the topic of wine. Trivia Wine Wars: Wine Wars covers the gamut, with categories including, “Vine to Vino” (viticulture and vinification), the “Wine Cellar” (buying, storing and tasting), and Cork Culture (wineries, business and art). Questions like “Which … Continue reading Time To Play Some Wine Games
Red Wine Milkshakes
You like red wine and you like milkshakes so … INGREDIENTS 1 (1.5 quart) Breyer’s Natural Vanilla Ice Cream 1 c. red wine 4 oz. vodka Whipped cream, for serving Maraschino cherries, for serving DIRECTIONS In a blender, blend ice cream, red wine, and vodka until smooth. Divide between glasses and garnish with whipped cream and cherries. … Continue reading Red Wine Milkshakes
Carrot Cupcakes with White Wine Frosting
Last weekend, one of our employees said that they LOVE LOVE LOOOOVE carrot cake. So, we decided to add a Wine Butler twist on this classic dessert. It’s typical to see a carrot cake be paired with cream cheese icing…HOWEVER, that’s when the idea popped into our heads – why not infuse some wine into … Continue reading Carrot Cupcakes with White Wine Frosting