Food & Wine — Parties

  Let's be honest, we all want to make a meal of spanakopita. We love the flakey outer crust of those perfect little triangles filled with gooey hot cheese and fresh spinach. You can make this heavenly fantasy a reality with this recipe for spinach pie! With the stunning phyllo top, this pie is very presentational and can be perfect for dinner parties and potlucks as well as family dinner. Try pairing this entree with a Greek White Wine. The wine brings refreshing flavors of stone fruit with a long finish. The high acidity of this wine pairs excellently with this...

With so many of us spending more time at home these days, comfort foods go a long way. As much as we love traditional chili, we also adore this Chili Verde. There's so many great ways to serve this zesty slow cooked dish that it is easy to serve a family or reserve as leftovers. This recipe has plenty of delicious chiles for flavor while making it simple to adjust the level of spicy hot or mild that you desire. We're lucky to live in a place where tomatillos are not hard to come by at most markets. They have...

Since we have been missing our old friends from Rio de Ojas Gift Shop in Claremont , we decided to revisit this classic recipe. Historically, Paella has Spanish origins and was created out of a need to use miscellaneous leftovers. These recipes include many meats and other ingredients which can be swapped or modified as desired. Ray Riojas created two paella dishes, meat and seafood, to share with us and now we share these recipes with you. Pair these either of these dishes with a platter of tapas, a great bottle of Spanish wine and friendly faces. You can purchase a Paella...

Summer is in full swing with long nights, backyard BBQ’s and Brunches that can last all day. It is sweet California Strawberry season and if you are looking for a way for you, your friends and family to cool your taste buds off take a look at this delicious recipe. What says Summer more than sweet, tart and delicious strawberries? Added to the layers of flavor with this shortbread recipe, it is a perfect way to start your morning with breakfast or end your evening as a dessert. Ingredients Shortcakes: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 3 tablespoons...