Food & Wine — chenin blanc

A refreshing salad to kick off Spring and into Summer. Austrian Rose is an excellent pairing due to it's acidity that will balance the oiliness of the dressing.  With notable fruitiness (berries) and some floral notes that wont over power, this wine complements this recipe to a "T".  Serves 3-4 but can easily be doubled Ingredients for salad: 1 - 5 ounce container cleaned baby spinach 1 - 6 ounce container blackberries , rinsed 1 - 6 ounce container raspberries, rinsed 1 pint strawberries, rinsed and sliced 1/2 cup toasted pecans 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled. (...

Chili is mostly always made with meat. Not this time. My husband and kids absolutely love this dish. It is a perfect blend of spices, beans for protein, and quinoa paired with a delicious Chenin Blanc on a cold winter night. You just can’t go wrong here. Serve in a bowl with your favorite toppings or you can toast hamburger buns and pour the chili over the top like “Chili-Size”. For meat eaters, you can toss a hamburger patty on the toasted buns and pour chili over the top. Endless possibilities! Yields: Enough for 6 adults or moreIngredients: 1 cup...

A warm and hearty Fall dish that is easy to prepare with your own corn stock or store bought vegetable or chicken stock. Chef's choice of pairing with this fresh and creamy dish is a nice Chardonnay or even a dry Chenin Blanc. Yield: 4 servings   Ingredients For Corn Stock: 2 corn cobs ( kernels reserved for risotto ) 1/2 small onion 1 celery rib 1 small carrot 1 small clove garlic Salt and pepper to taste   For Risotto: 6 cups corn stock 1 tablespoon butter 1 small onion finely chopped about 1 cup 1 teaspoon salt Pinch black...

Quick and easy Sheet Pan dinner just in time for the busy season of the year. Have company over? Just double or triple the recipe and it will guarantee to be a delight. Pair with our Greek wine. Serves 2Ingredients:Salt and black pepper1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes4 bone in, skin on chicken thighs, trimmed 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 2 inch cubes3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided1 large lemon, cut in 4 thick slices4 large garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half lengthwise 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, rinsed and roughly chopped1 tablespoon capers,...