Food & Wine — Parties
Game Day Grub
Posted by Monica Yu on
Red Wine Braised Italian Sausages with Peppers & Onions So often, game day gatherings are a feast of miscellaneous snack foods and bowls of dip. For this upcoming game day grub down, make a delicious main dish that will be your MVP. These Italian sausage sandwiches are an excellent way to easily feed the whole team and keep everyone cheering. Chowing down on these subs is a legal use of hands to the face that the ref would never throw a flag on. Even though the Superbowl is one of this country's major beer holidays, wine can still be an...
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Sheet Pan Greek Garlic and Lemon Chicken
Posted by Plume Ridge Bottle Shop on
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,...
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Essential Wine Hacks
Posted by Monica Yu on
Given the fact that we're all drinking more wine these days, its nice to have some new tips and tricks up your sleeves. Here are some of our top wine hacks that are here to save the day. We've tested these out and they work in a pinch. Chill It Ever need to chill a bottle fast? You can wrap a cold towel around the bottle and put it directly in the freezer. Don't forget to take it out so it doesn't actually freeze. However, experts say the best way to chill a bottle within 20 minutes or less is to put it in a...
Corn in the USA!
Posted by Plume Ridge Bottle Shop on
What is more American than rock music and grilled foods? Independence Day may have you singing Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA", but this delicious recipe will have you singing a slightly different tune. Grilled corn is one of those simple items we can put together in minutes that is often forgotten on these special barbecue occasions. The flavor options are endless when you consider using any combination of your favorite spices and/or dry rubs. For this recipe, we decided to go with a hot and sizzling spice blend that is a staple to Cajun, Latin and Asian cuisines. This...
Antipasto Pairings: Tasty Summer Sipping & Snacking
Posted by Monica Yu on
Sometimes we forget about antipasto except when we throw parties. However, during the summer it is a common lunch routine in Italy and other European countries. With summer heating up and the desire for hot foods is on vacation, why not integrate more antipasto into your meals? Pack a picnic or set the patio table, it's time to dine outdoors with some of your forgotten favorites. Most people associate hors d'oeuvres with white wine, but lightness alone does not make a wine interestingly versatile. A nice crisp Chardonnay has just enough acidity to cut through creamy goat cheese. Try creating an artichoke and...
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