Posted on August 26, 2007 by joelen
This is a great appetizer or side dish that’s easy and elegant for any meal. I made this for my Sauvignon Blanc Wine & Dine event and it pairs nicely with the crispness of the wine.
Prosciutto wrapped asparagus
1 pkg italian proscuitto 2 lbs fresh asparagus
Blanch asparagus in hot water for 1-2 minutes. Remove [...]
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Posted on August 26, 2007 by joelen
This was an appetizer I made for my Sauvignon Blanc Wine & Dine event. It’s a refreshing dip and a nice change from the traditional cocktail sauce.
Jumbo Shrimp w/Thyme infused cream dip
Tarragon Thyme Infused Cream4 springs of thyme2 teaspoons dried tarragon leaves 1- 16oz sour cream
Combine all the above ingredients and chill overnight.Serve with [...]
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Posted on August 26, 2007 by joelen
Spicy mexican inspired food pairs really nicely with Sauvignon Blanc. I made these quesadillas for my Sauvignon Blanc Wine & Dine event so that everyone can taste how spicy food reactives with the wine.
Spicy Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas
2 lbs chicken breast, diced
1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon [...]
Filed under: Chicken, Chili powder, Cumin, Ethnic: Mexican, Garlic, Green onions, Jalapeno, Lime juice, Olive oil, Onion, Tortillas | Leave a Comment »
Posted on August 26, 2007 by joelen
No need to make fancy food to pair with wines. For my Sauvignon Blanc Wine & Dine event , I made these simple sandwiches which paired so nicely.
Turkey & Spinach Mini Sandwiches
Loaf of french bread, sliceddeli turkeyspinach leavestarragon thyme infused cream
Create sandwich by filling the bread with the above ingredients. You can toast this for [...]
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Posted on August 26, 2007 by joelen
These are great little desserts that are wonderful during the summer months, especially for company. I prepared these for my Sauvignon Blanc Wine & Dine event so that guests could see how well citrus flavors paired with the wine.
Lemon Tartletts
3 egg yolks
1/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 cups sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 3/4 cup water [...]
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Posted on August 26, 2007 by joelen
I made this soup for my Sauvignon Blanc Wine & Dine event. It pairs nicely with this crisp wine, especially in the summer months!
Cold Fresh Corn Soup/Gazpacho
1 bag frozen corn1 can sweet corn 5 sprigs fresh thyme1 cup diced onion3 cloves garlic minced 2 bay leavesSalt to taste2 tablespoons butter2 cans evaporated milk2 cups water, [...]
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Posted on August 26, 2007 by joelen
Tonight was another Wine & Dine event and the focus was on Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, highly acidic, and light-to-medium-bodied grape that is recognizable for its prominent grassiness, herbaceous flavor and aroma. It is grown throughout the world in warmer climates such as California and New Zealand as well as in the [...]
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Posted on August 26, 2007 by joelen
This is a great appetizer or side dish that’s easy and elegant for any meal. I made this for my Sauvignon Blanc Wine & Dine event and it pairs nicely with the crispness of the wine.
Prosciutto wrapped asparagus
1 pkg italian proscuitto 2 lbs fresh asparagus
Blanch asparagus in hot water for 1-2 minutes. Remove [...]
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Posted on August 26, 2007 by joelen
This was an appetizer I made for my Sauvignon Blanc Wine & Dine event. It’s a refreshing dip and a nice change from the traditional cocktail sauce.
Jumbo Shrimp w/Thyme infused cream dip
Tarragon Thyme Infused Cream4 springs of thyme2 teaspoons dried tarragon leaves 1- 16oz sour cream
Combine all the above ingredients and chill overnight.Serve with [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized | Leave a Comment »
Posted on August 26, 2007 by joelen
Spicy mexican inspired food pairs really nicely with Sauvignon Blanc. I made these quesadillas for my Sauvignon Blanc Wine & Dine event so that everyone can taste how spicy food reactives with the wine.
Spicy Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas
2 lbs chicken breast, diced
1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized | Leave a Comment »