Food & Wine — pork

    Take advantage of dates produced right here in Southern California. This is a perfect appetizer for any occasion with its sweet and salty flavors. Pair it with your favorite Zinfandel or white wine. You’ll be invited back to any party.  To Make Ahead: the dates can be assembled and refrigerated for up to a day before baking. Drizzle with honey just before baking, then bake as directed.    Ingredients: 6 ounces creamy goat cheese 24 plump Medjool dates  12 slices thinly sliced bacon, cut in half 1/3 cup honey  1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or fresh chopped green onions ...

What a perfect time of year to make this dish. It’s the beginning of Fall, the weather is cooling down, and it’s apple season all around. This pork chops, apples, and onions dish can be made in one pan. You’ll be amazed at how well it comes together in every bite. Our family loved how deliciously light and flavorful it was. Perfect for Fall.  If you got to have red, Pinot Noir works very well with pork.  It’s light to medium bodied and has a good amount of acidity to bring out the subtle flavor in this hearty but not heavy styled meat dish. Though it will hold up...

"Our dinner last night was terrific with the Glatzer Blaufrankisch Red. The recipe for the Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Onions is simple but delicious.  It has always been a family favorite at my house.  My daughter is vegan, so if she is home I use vegan sausage for this recipe.  This cabbage dish is also nice with roasted pork and even makes a nice side for Thanksgiving dinner.  It can also be made ahead and reheated on the day it is to be used" Nanette Berning-Pate.Servings: 8Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium yellow onion, peeled, halved and thinly...

Have any extra ingredients from your weekend meal? Don't let it go to waste, and make this slow cooking, aromatic and savory Cassoulet. Cassoulet originated from South of France, so we suggest you pair this with  Syrah blend.  The pungent, wild flavors of pork and lamb will be tamed when served with Syrah. Serves 6-8 people, Cook Time 2-2 ½ hours Ingredients: 1 lb of Pork Butt, cut into 1in cubes 1 lb of Leg of Lamb, cut into 1in cubes 1 lb of Kielbasa Sausage, sliced ½ of Applewood Smoked Bacon 1 qt of Chicken Stock 2 Large White Onions (large dice) 3 Large Carrots...

Pork and Pinot Noir share a sweet and succulence flavor. Bright acidity, medium tannins, and a silky texture compliments the tenderloin's lean texture. Check out our Pinots for this wine and swine combo with a Mediterranean twist. Serves : 4 to 6Ingredients: 2 1.5 pound pork tenderloins 2 tablespoon 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 6 garlic cloves fresh garlic 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil for pork rub 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil for fennel and potatoes 2 bulbs fresh fennel 12 ounces baby red or Yukon gold potatoes 1 small onion thinly...