Food & Wine — Entrees

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. (...

This pork roast is delicious and very easy to make for a family or guests.  We enjoyed it with the Beckmen Cuvee Le Bec as I really like a light bodied red with pork. Swiss chard is a wonderful spring time ingredient often found at your local supermarket or farmer's market.  Serves 6 Ingredients: 1  3 pound pork loin roast 2   tablespoons olive oil 4  large stalks Swiss chard, cleaned and ribs removed 1/2  cup diced roasted red pepper from a jar or prepared fresh 1/2  cup sweet onion, finely chopped 3   plump garlic cloves, minced 2  tablespoons...

Southern California may not be the most obvious place to forage for mushrooms, but in a wet year local mushrooms can be found in our local forests. Although we can’t all be mushroom experts overnight but Oyster King Mushrooms can be found at your local Whole Foods, Korean and Chinese Supermarkets.  A hearty meat sauce with absolutely no meat is the perfect meal alongside a glass of Poggio Tommaso Sangiovese. A full bodied wine that is balanced with ripe tannins and complex notes of red, black fruit and a hint of smokiness. Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter...

Are you looking to heat things up even though Summer has not officially arrived? This spicy vegetarian dish is certain to do just that. With this recipe, we've substituted the traditional rice filling for a more nutritious and tasty filling, quinoa! This grain-like crop is actually closely related to the beet and spinach species, so it is no surprise that this South American super food is packed with protein, fiber and iron. Quinoa no doubt makes a great filling for stuffed peppers and is an excellent alternative to meat. Since this recipe is hotter than mild, we've listed some substitutions...

This is a year round favorite in our home and it’s not too spicy. Even the kids enjoy it. Grill your steak preferably medium-rare, with a side of potatoes and drizzle this chimichurri on top of the steak or on a fresh baguette with slivers of steak. It pairs perfectly with Malbec. Ingredients: 3/4 cup Extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup of lemon juice 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, no stems 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro, no stems 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped garlic 1 tablespoon of dry oregano 1 tablespoon of red crushed pepper 1/2 tablespoon of Kosher Salt...