Food & Wine — Spring

A weeknight recipe that is savory and embeds the flavors of smoked cheddar cheese, leek and white wine for a delicious soup. Chef’s notes: you can use any cheese you have on hand. I have used smoked Gouda with good results. My favorite cheese for this recipe is Tillamook Smoked White Cheddar with black pepper.   Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1 large leek, cleaned and thinly sliced using the white and light green parts. 1/4 cup dry white wine 32 ounces low sodium vegetable broth 10 ounces (1 large) Yukon gold potato, peeled and 1 inch diced 1.5 pounds (1 medium head)...

As the season starts to heat up, we find ourselves craving lighter dishes with fresh and nutritious ingredients. Our latest favorite has been this shrimp and white bean salad with creamy lemon and dill dressing. We love how easy this recipe is to make! The tart of the lemon balances beautifully with the creaminess of the dressing and freshness of the watercress and dill. Try pairing this dish with refreshing white wines: Sancerre or Bordeaux White. Ingredients: 3 tbsp Mayonaise 2 tbsp Plain Yogurt 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice (divided) 1 1/2 tsp Chopped Fresh Dill 1/4 tsp Salt (divided) 1/4 tsp...

Spring has finally arrived with longer days and a blissful breeze in the air. Now that the sunshine encourages us to be more inclined to start our mornings with freshness and excitement, this frittata is an excellent way to get going or to feed a family on Easter Sunday. If you're a fan of creating blown out Easter Eggs with your family, it can be hard to know what to do with all that left over scrambled egg. This frittata  is the easiest way to make use of that egg while your family creates festive colorful orbs with the hollowed...