Recipes

Main Courses

• Algerian Lamb Shanks with Cardamom and Orange

  This is a recipe shared by a visitor to our tasting room-she and I talked about recipes that had an affinity to wine and she had just made this and said it was worth the effort of the many spices and long cooking-went so well with red wine too!

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Franc Zinfandel

• Asian Pork Shoulder Stew with Anise

  I usually focus on beef for long-cooking stews but found this recipe to be equally appealing and it uses pork in a flavorful broth of ginger and star anise.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White Zinfandel

• Asian Spiced Salmon & Bok Choy

  This is a recipe from Sam Gugino. His "light cooking" recipes are full of flavor.

• Baked Mahi Mahi with Tomatoes, Capers and Olives

  An easy dish you can use almost any white fish with and so flavorful-we think it's the wine!

• Baked Penne With Prosciutto And Fontina

  There are a couple of tricks to make this easy flavorful pasta dish-baked to perfection from a recipe by Sara Moulton.

  Wine Pairing: Friends Red Sangiovese Sonoma Classico Cabernet Franc Zinfandel

• Baked Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini

  A great recipe found on Janet Fletcher's enewsletter Planet Cheese. The recipe is from My Calabria by Rosetta Costantino with Janet Fletcher (W.W.Norton).

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Baked Striped Bass with Peperonata, Olives & Saffron Aioli

  A full flavored dish that pairs perfectly with our Chardonnay.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay

• Basilico Chicken

  Basilico is what Ed calls Basil so since we came up with this recipe, it is in honor of his favorite herb.

• Beef & Mushroom Meatloaf

  A lot of us are lowering our protein intake and with mushrooms as part of the recipe it makes for a savory and filling meal!

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Beef Brisket with Wild Mushrooms

  An inexpensive cut of meat becomes flavorful and tender in this recipe by Katie Workman.

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Petite Sirah

• Beef Lasagne

  This is a mixture of two different recipes but I do depend on the Barilla directions for finishing the lasagna. It bakes for about an hour.

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red Sonoma Classico Cabernet Franc Petite Sirah

• Beef Mother Clone

  A new twist on an old favorite.  Wonderful aromas waft through the whole house!

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Beef Satay with Toasted Sesame

  A great combination of flavors and spices to pair with your favorite red wine! From chef Michele Anna Jordan.

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Classico

• Bollito

  This is a re-creation of Julia Pedroncelli's Bollito or Boiled Beef. It is very simple and a great accompaniment for a glass of red wine.

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red Sangiovese Zinfandel

• Bone-in Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce

  A great recipe which brings together sweet cherries and grilled pork.

• Bourride of Halibut

  When it comes to wine pairing, it can be rewarding to think outside the bowl-by local chef Michele Anna Jordan.

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Braised Beef *Ribs*

  These boneless ribs are carved out of an inexpensive cut of meat-and the long cooking makes them so tender!

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Braised Beef Shanks with Sweet Potato Puree and Kale

  Long braising beef brings out the tenderness and flavor. Paired with sweet potatoes and kale makes a great weekend dinner. A great recipe from chef Michele Anna Jordan.

• Braised Beef Short Ribs with Red Wine, Pancetta & Crimini Mushrooms

  The red wine, pancetta and mushrooms create layers of flavor for this braised beef dish-serve over mashed potatoes or polenta.

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Petite Sirah

• Braised Fish with Fennel, Tomatoes and Olives

  An easy to put together and quick recipe with lots of fennel flavor!

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Braised Lamb Shanks with White Beans

  Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir Merlot Sangiovese Sonoma Classico Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel

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  Braised Pork Shoulder with Butternut Squash and Dried Plums

  The deep flavors and touch of sweet from the dried plums makes this a perfect match with a fruity red wine like Zinfandel.

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Braised Short Ribs with Barley

  A delicious combination and a long cooked beef dish with loads of flavor from local chef Michele Anna Jordan.

• Broccoli Pesto with Penne

  From Discover CA Wines this is a great recipe for spring and with the light flavors matches well with white wines.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay

• Cheesy Pork Steaks

  Cheesy Pork Steaks is a simple 5-ingredient recipe that packs flavor into a nice tender pork tenderloin. I remember I used to fix a similar dish with chicken breast and the kids loved it-cheese, flavorful bread crumbs and a simple preparation has dinner on the table in a few minutes.

  Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir

• Chicken and Chanterelles with Pasta, Madeira and Cream

  A great combination of flavor and texture. Rich and satisfying this recipe comes from chef Michele Anna Jordan.

• Chicken and Rice Pilaf

  A delicious anytime of the year chicken recipe from the San Francisco Chronicle food page.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Chicken Apple Curry

  A delicious dish of curry warms you up year round. From local chef Michele Anna Jordan.

• Chicken Apricot Curry

  This delicious recipe comes from our local paper, the Press Democrat, by Michele Anna Jordan--she pairs food and wine so beautifully we asked if we could share it here. Go to her website for more inspired recipes.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Chicken Chilaquiles

  This is one of my favorite comfort foods-chilaquiles. Add chicken and some great spices for a tasty meal.

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Chicken Chili Verde

  An easy dish for a busy weeknight.

  Wine Pairing: Friends White Merlot

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  Chicken Lidia

  This is a recipe I wrote down while watching one of Lidia Bastianich’s cooking shows BFN—Before Food Network.  Ed and I named it Chicken Lidia because we didn’t catch the name of the recipe.  A great dish anytime of the year, the layer of flavors matches well with our Sangiovese, Merlot or Petite Sirah. Please note: you may substitute Italian sweet sausage for the turkey sausage and Lidia used chicken pieces with skin and on the bone—this is a healthier version as well as a short cut because the chicken doesn’t take as long to cook. I am sure it will taste just as good either way you make it.

  Wine Pairing: Sangiovese

• Chicken Marsala

  A tasty dish that is easy to make during the week when you don't have a lot of time.

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Classico

• Chicken Sauté with Garden Tomatoes, Olives and Capers

  Have garden fresh tomatoes in abundance? This recipe is a great way to use them up.

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Zinfandel

• Chicken Scallopini `a la Phyllis

  Fast food--at home?  Sure you can do it—I love to find recipes that don’t take forever to fix—a meal in 30 minutes is my favorite type during the week.  And a glass of wine is the perfect match.  Here is one of my mom’s recipes—delicious with our Chardonnay.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay

• Chicken Tikka Masala

  A piquant dish which pulls together quickly-perfect for busy nights.

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Classico

• Chicken with Leeks and Potatoes

  An easy dish to put together-springtime leeks are delicious in this one pan meal.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Chicken with Prunes and Chiles

  Growing up "Dry Creek" means we knew what it was to be the "Buckle on the Prune Belt". Prunes were the major part of ag in Sonoma County, and none more than here in Dry Creek Valley. March meant the "Prune Blossom Tour" would bring tons of visitors and new recipes including prunes--yes, that wonderful, rich sweet flavor of a dried plum. 

• Chile-Glazed Salmon with Orange Salsa

  A delicious way to prepare salmon.  It takes some time but the results are worth the effort.  A recipe from Gourmet (2000) with some adaptations.

• Cioppino

  When crab season is on here in northern California this Cioppino recipe from another favorite local chef Michele Anna Jordan is the perfect combination of fresh herbs and a bit of spice from my favorite player red pepper flakes. It even uses the crab shells in a homemade broth to bring even more deliciousness to your bowl.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Zinfandel

• Classic Beef Stew with Cheddar Chive Scones

  From Discover CA Wines this is a tasty winter or fall recipe and is a classic. Guild the lily by baking the Cheddar Chive Scones.

• Cold Poached Salmon with Cilantro Pesto

  From Discover California Wines a website by California Wine Institute, where recipes are paired with many different wine varietals. Find more recipes here.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Pinot Noir

• Coq au Zin

   An easy recipe from one of my favorite wine-friendly recipe resources: Zinfandel Cookbook: Food to go with California’s Heritage Wine by Jan Nix and Margaret Smith.

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Classico Zinfandel

• Corvina with roasted beets, beet greens and orange gremolata

  This is a my take on the recipe I found on epicurious.com

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Crab Cioppino

  A recipe from epicurious.com with our own additions and changes. Very hearty and delicious.

  Wine Pairing: Sangiovese

• Crispy Chicken Thighs with Sweet Citrus Soy Sauce

  A great mid-week meal with a touch of sweetness and deep flavors.

• Crockpot Chicken and Mushrooms

  We tweaked this recipe a bit and I think you will enjoy the flavors--so tasty on a cool evening.

• Curry in a Hurry

  Bon Appetit, via epicurious.com, had a nice mild curry recipe to go with fruity red wines, friends.red coming to mind as a great pairing.

  Wine Pairing: Friends Red

• Delicata, Radicchio and Black Rice Salad

  Delicata Squash is a favorite to bake and add to recipes like this one and the radicchio adds a bitter touch and the black rice some texture.

• Drunken Steak with Shiitake Mushrooms

  Whenever we are in a hurry, Ed and I look to one of our favorite cookbooks, Zinfandel Cookbook: Food to Go with California’s Heritage Wine by Jan Nix and Margaret Smith. I have known Margaret for many years and this book reflects her great wisdom and taste when it comes to wine and food matching. 

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon Petite Sirah

• Fall Beef & Barley Soup with Gremolata

  A tummy-warming soup with lots to like from the beef to the barley. Ginger and bay leaf are great foils for the soup adding a bit of herby richness.

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Feta & Pasta Frittata

  A great recipe that can double as breakfast for dinner or brunch. From Janet Fletcher's newsletter Planet Cheese, used by permission. 

• Fettucine with Wild Mushrooms and Cream Sauce

  Local chef Michele Anna Jordan combines the ingredients for a tasty and quick pasta dish with deep flavor and a rich creamy sauce.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay

• Filet Mignon with Cherry Tomato Compote, Shaved Salad and Mashed Potatoes

  Tender filet mignon with accompanying creamy mashed potatoes and a piquant tomato compote.

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Filet Mignons with Blue Cheese Butter and Cranberry Zinfandel Sauce Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

  What could be better than filet mignon with this tangy Zin-soaked Cranberry Sauce? There's a lot of flavor packed into this dish!

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel

• Five Spice Pork Stir Fry

  Lots of layers of flavor in this easy Pork Tenderloin recipe from Tastingtable.com by Aida Mollenkamp

  Wine Pairing: Friends Red Sangiovese Zinfandel

• Five-Spice Chicken Breast In Orange Broth

  By Melissa D'Arabian comes a delicious skillet chicken-easy weeknight meal and so tasty.

  Wine Pairing: Friends White Friends Red

• Garlic & Herb Roasted Chicken with Mushrooms

  For a quick mid-week flavorful dish featuring chicken thighs and rich mushroom sauce. It can be on the table in about 45 mintues!

  Wine Pairing: Sangiovese

• Grass Fed Burger with Avocado and Chipotle Mayonnaise

  Summer and burgers-but not your average burger-jazzed up with chipotle mayo and creamy avocado. From Discover California Wines,

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Franc

• Green Chiles and Goat Cheese Frittata

  Sourced from Discover CA Wines this is a great recipe for Rosé; the mild chiles and goat cheese pair so well.

  Wine Pairing: Dry Rosé of Zinfandel

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  Grilled Chicken Salad with Feta, Mint and Toasted Pita Croutons

  An easy dish for those hot summer days-tasty and the vinaigrette is also the marinade!

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Grilled Chicken with Dijon Marinade

  This is a simple and delicious family favorite.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay

• Grilled Fish Tacos

  Halibut is the preferred fish for this tasty taco recipe-but you could replace with Mahi Mahi or Cod.

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  Grilled Fish with Chermoula Sauce

  This is a recipe from the Chile Pepper magazine as found in The Blade a newspaper in Canada. I was intrigued by the north African flavors and was not disappointed as it went very well with the swordfish I had on hand.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Grilled Five-Spice Chicken with Cucumber Peanut Salad

  From Discover California Wines comes this delicious and tasty grilled chicken with a sweet spicy note.

• Grilled Hoisin Hanger Steak with Cool Sesame Scallion Noodles

  This tasty combination of grilled steak and flavorful noodles does the trick for a quick mid-week meal if you marinate the meat ahead of time.

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red Sonoma Classico

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  Grilled Italian Sausages with Cauliflower, Fennel, Red Onion and Basil Gremolada

  Light spring and summer fare.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma Classico Zinfandel

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  Grilled Loin Lamb Chops with Red Wine, Garlic and Honey Glaze

  Personally I love lamb loin chops and when I found this easy grilling recipe I was thrilled. I marinated for 2 hours but you can also do it overnight to prep ahead. The honey adds browning and a glaze at the end.

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa

  The brown sugar in the rub used on the pork has a tendency to burn, so watch the tenderloins closely as they cook.

  Wine Pairing: Friends White

• Grilled Porterhouse Steak with Spicy Potatoes

  Treat yourself and your friends to a delicious steak dinner-and the spicy potatoes match well with this.

• Grilled Salmon Kebabs with Orange & Herb Marinade

  Yummy combination and perfect for a wine pairing. Fresh chunks of salmon marinated in thyme, lime, lemon and orange juice and then grilled on wooden skewers. These are great summer eats with a glass of crisp Sauvignon Blanc. Thanks to http://foodnessgracious.com/ 

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay

• Grilled Sausages with Fig & Onion Jam

  A year round favorite these sausages can be elevated with this delicious jam using figs and onions to complement your favorite sausage.

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Classico

• Grilled Sausages with Polenta & Tapenade

  This is a great recipe for red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon-and you get to pick which type of sausage you'd like to grill up. This is from Michele Anna Jordan who is the author of 24 books to date, including "The Good Cook’s Book of Salt & Pepper." Email her at catsmilk@sonic.net

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Classico Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon

• Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Green Tahini Sauce

  Easy to put together and so very tasty!

• Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Tomato-Corn Salsa, Guacamole, and Lime

  A perfect summer or fall recipe but delicious anytime of the year. A great way to use up tomatoes and corn from the garden.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White Friends Red

• Grilled Steak with Cabernet-Mustard Sauce

  A delicious sauce for grilled steak by Ken Rochioli of KR Catering, Healdsburg CA

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Classico Cabernet Sauvignon

• Grilled Steaks with Roasted Tomato-Garlic Butter

  The last of the garden tomatoes can enhance this steakhouse style meal. 

• Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwiches with Mustard Aioli

  These delicious sandwiches are easy to make and layered with flavor-perfect for a lunch or light dinner.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay

• Halibut with Spicy Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette

  A delicious combination, this recipe hails from Simple Life, an online magazine.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Hearty Beef Ramen

  Oodles of delicious veggies and beef are the heart of the dish.

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Hearty Chicken Stew

  A tasty and easy recipe which can be done midweek-takes just under an hour to cook because it calls for cooked chicken.

• Hearty Chicken Stew (1)

  A recipe sourced from #CookingChat this is a tasty stew for those cold winter nights, comfort food!

  Wine Pairing: Friends White

• Herb Marinated Lamb Chops with Asparagus, Lemon and Spring Greens

  Lamb and asparagus herald spring dining but this can be made year round-wonderful flavors paired nicely with the herbs. From Discover California Wines.

  Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir

• Hunter's Chicken or Chicken Cacciatore

  This recipe, from chef Nick Stellino, captures this hearty chicken dish nicely with deep flavors. 

  Wine Pairing: Petite Sirah

• Joe's Chili-spiced burgers

  Ed and Julie's son Joe developed this recipe for tasty chili flavored burgers.

  Wine Pairing: Dry Rosé of Zinfandel Friends Red Sangiovese Zinfandel Petite Sirah

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  Juicy Pork Chops with Dijon-Lemon Pan Sauce

  An easy midweek dinner with piquant flavors perking up the pork chops.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay

• Julie's Ginger Beef

  This is a flavorful combination and a quick midweek dinner idea-just add your favorite rice!

  Wine Pairing: Friends Red Sonoma Classico

• Killer Chili Mac

  A good choice for a mid-week meal. from a lovin' forkful on foodista.com

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red

• Lamb Kebabs

  Delicious with our Cabernet Sauvignon the deep flavor of this grilled lamb kebab is wonderful anytime of the year.

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Lamb Leg Steak with Olive Relish and Tomatoes

  Julie's notes: Lamb is a meat we don’t use often enough when grilling at our home. This is a nice combination of flavors using leg of lamb in steak format and pairing up with some olives and grilled tomato for added flavor. The savory rosemary and garlic-infused steak alongside calls for red wine!

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Zinfandel

• Lamb Navarin

  A French-inspired Lamb Stew-if you aren't a fan of lamb replace with beef. 

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Sonoma Classico

• Lamb Osso Buco with Spring Peas and Mint

  Long cooked lamb shanks with the fresh flavors of spring-a perfect pairing.

• Lamb, Rice and Chickpea Pilaf

  A great combination of flavors with lamb as the centerpiece. From chef Michele Anna Jordan.

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel

• Lemongrass Pork and Red Onion Shish Kebabs

  My favorite go-to recipe site: www.chow.com/recipes

  Wine Pairing: Friends White Dry Rosé of Zinfandel

• Little Gem Lettuces with Olive Oil Poached Tuna

  A local restaurant serves a very similar salad and I have grown to love olive oil poached tuna. The light flavors are perfect for a spring lunch or dinner.

• Maple Glazed Pork Roast with Orange Essence

  Stir maple syrup, orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, and cayenne together

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Marinated Flank Steak with Zinfandel Vinaigrette and Orange Gremolata

  This recipe was created by local chef Michele Anna Jordan to pair with our Mother Clone Zinfandel-a perfect pairing!

• Mixed Chicory Caesar with “Cacio e Pepe” Croutons

  A great take on a classic salad with great twists on the ingredients and flavors. From Janet Fletcher, Planet Cheese.

• Modern Coq Au Vin

  From the good people at Cook's Illustrated this recipe is very good and easy to follow. Lots of flavor too.

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Sonoma Classico

• Moroccan Beef Stew

  Great served over couscous (I use the whole wheat couscous from Trader Joe’s)

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red Cabernet Franc Petite Sirah

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  Moroccan Chicken with Roasted Lemons and Green Olives

  Flavorful and easy-two things go together for a delicious dish! Roasted lemons and green olives pair well together.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Moroccan Lemon Shish Kebabs

  A great recipe from one of my favorite recipe sites: www.foodista.com

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Mushroom and Fontina Frittata

  Our family always enjoyed frittatas for dinner especially when zucchini were in season. I'd add a few zucchini to the mix on this great recipe-or other vegetables you like-the more the merrier.

• Mushroom Bourguignon

  This is a recipe from an event we did recently. Kristine Gallagher of Savvy Catering makes the most of this flavorful dish.

• Mushroom Ragu Pasta

  You had me at mushrooms but this one will take the whole experience over the top with porcini powder in the mix.

  Wine Pairing: Friends Red

• One-Pan Sage-and-Onion Chicken and Sausage

  One pan, easy peasy and tasty too-start the night before for the most flavor.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Pinot Noir

• Paillards of Beef Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes

  From local chef Michele Anna Jordan comes this delicious combination, perfect for our hearty Petite Sirah.

  Wine Pairing: Petite Sirah

• Pan Roasted Cod or Mahi Mahi with Moroccan Chermoula Sauce

  Sheet pan dinners this tasty should happen every night. This sauce is perfect over the fish, tomatoes and green beans.

• Pan Roasted Salmon with Caramelized Endive

  Salmon and endive make a great combination in this recipe. Touches of herbs and lemon flavor the salmon, caramelizing the endive give a bittersweet flavor complementing the fish.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Pinot Noir

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  Pan-Fried Rib Eye Steaks with Chimichurri, Butter & Spinach

  A great recipe for springtime. Fresh herbs, steak and a glass of wine. Michele Anna Jordan has written 24 books to date. Email her at michele@micheleannajordan.com

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Petite Sirah

• Pan-Roasted Quail Salad with Smokey Apple Cider Vinaigrette

  Michele Anna Jordan is the food writer for the Press Democrat, Sonoma County's local newspaper. She paired our 2012 Pinot Noir with this delicious recipe. Enjoy!

  Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir

• Pan-Seared Salmon with Corn and Poblano Salad

  This is a tasty combination and perfect summertime dinner.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay

• Pan-Seared Salmon “Puttanesca” with Tomatoes, Black Olives, Lemon, and Basil

  This salmon recipe uses the flavors of the garden to spice up the sauce. 

• Pan-Seared Steak with Portobello Mushroom Sauce atop Mascarpone Polenta

  Creamy polenta, mushroom sauce and a pan seared rib eye. Great combination!

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Classico

• Pappardelle with Artichokes, Peas & Prosciutto

  Spring is the theme here-each adds a light touch and comes together easily. 

• Pappardelle with Greens and Ricotta

  Spring greens and fresh ricotta make this a simple and delicious pasta dish.

• Paprika Chicken and Spinach with White Wine Butter Thyme Sauce

  An easy and tasty chicken dish; easily doubles or triples for a crowd.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Parmesan Polenta with Sausage Ragu

  A winter feast-so flavorful and it pulls together nicely with layers of flavor!

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red Sonoma Classico Cabernet Franc Zinfandel Petite Sirah

• Pasta Gnocchi with Braised Fennel, Lemon and Ricotta

  A great recipe by local chef Michele Anna Jordan this has all the great flavor of long cooked fennel with piquant lemon and creamy ricotta.

• Pasta with a Tomato, Almond and Caper Pesto

  A tasty combination with tomatoes and capers adding their own 'zing'. Recipe by permission from Janet Fletcher of Planet Cheese.

  Wine Pairing: Sangiovese

• Pasta with Lemon Cream and Prosciutto

  A delicious recipe from Bon Appetit. This pasta recipe below is a perfect example of a dish for any season. Its’ fresh flavors and great ingredients are always available and can be made any time of the year.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White Pinot Noir

• Pasta with Morel Mushrooms and Asparagus

  An easy pasta dish with layers of flavor. From Susan Selasky in the Press Democrat.

  Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir Merlot

• Penne with Grilled Portabellas and Pecorino

  A great combination of flavors and easy to put together.

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red Sangiovese

• Penne with Sausage & Fennel

  Fennel and pecorino cheese add great flavor to this pasta dish.

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Sonoma Classico Cabernet Franc Zinfandel

• Persian-Style Lentil Rice With Chicken

  A nice combination of savory and sweet-a the touch of saffron is the perfect combination with the chicken.

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Persian-Style Lentil Rice With Chicken (1)

  This recipe had me at saffron-one of my favorite spices. A deeply flavored dish perfect for the fall and winter.

• Poached Chicken Salad with Green Olives, Fennel & Feta

  This recipe was developed to go with the Wine of the Week: our Sauvignon Blanc. Local chef Michele Anna Jordan made this tasty dish to be the perfect compliment.

• Polenta with Chickpeas and Tomatoes

  A vegetarian take on topping for polenta. Can be made vegan as well. 

• Polenta with Sausage

  Polenta is similar to grits but with a richer taste-pair up with the sauce and cheese for a delightful combination.

  Wine Pairing: Friends Red Sangiovese Petite Sirah

• Polenta with Slow-Roasted Tomatoes and Teleme

  A recipe from food writer Janet Fletcher brings together three delicious ingredients when long cooked and slow roasted. This reminds me of the polenta my grandmother used to make!

• Pork Chops au Poivre

  Usually you see this as Beef au Poivre, equally as delicious as a Pork Chop!

  Wine Pairing: Merlot

• Pork Chops with Orange-Ginger Glaze

  Orange and ginger star in this pork chop recipe and hot sauce adds some zing.

  Wine Pairing: Friends White Zinfandel

• Pork Chops with Sour Cherries

  Sour cherries sets this dish apart and the carmelized onions are so tasty.

  Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir Petite Sirah

• Pork Chops with Tamarind and Ginger

  Sourced from Melissa Clark, New York Times, this is a tasty dish no matter the time of year. Piquant, flavorful.

  Wine Pairing: Friends White Friends Red

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  Pork Roast with Dried Cherry-Cranberry Stuffing

  A long time family favorite!

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Zinfandel

• Pork Stew with White Beans and Butternut Squash

  A recipe from local chef John Ash this is a great combination of flavors and textures. The sweetness of the squash and the smokiness of paprika elevate this pork stew recipe.

• Pork Tacos with Garlic Grilled Tortillas and Avocado Cream

  An easy recipe and if you love tacos the way we do you'll be happy to add this one to your menu tonight.

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

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  Pork Tenderloin with Spicy Soy Glaze

  A little prepping of the marinade makes this a very flavorful dish.

  Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir Sangiovese Sonoma Classico Cabernet Franc

• Pork Tenderloins with Port Sauce

  An original recipe by Ed St. John who developed this for a dinner with friends years ago. The touch of savory from the herbs and the tenderness of the Pork tenderloin is a perfect combination.

  Wine Pairing: Port

• Pork with Port Wine Sauce

  This takes planning ahead-2 days of marinating-but the results are tasty! 

  Wine Pairing: Friends Red Port

• Quick Cassoulet

  By: Sam Gugino

  Wine Pairing: Friends Red Sangiovese Petite Sirah

• Quinoa Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

  An easy mid-week dinner or make it for a Meatless Monday.

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Sangiovese

• Red Hot Beans

  You'll have company if they smell this heavenly concoction. Serve with grilled meats or sausages.

  Wine Pairing: Petite Sirah

• Red Wine Braised Pork with Thyme and Apples

  This is a delicious slow cooked recipe from the Tasting Table Kitchen.

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Red Wine-Braised Chicken with Mushrooms, Bacon and Herbs

  I ran across this delicious recipe for red wine braised chicken in our local paper: From 'Full Moon Suppers at Salt Water Farm: Recipes from Land and Sea,' by Annemarie Ahearn.

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red

• Ribeye Steak with Black Trumpet Mushrooms and Blue Cheese

  Steak, mushrooms and blue cheese are a great wine friendly combination. Tasty with a secret ingredient. By local chef Michele Anna Jordan who is author of the new “Good Cook’s” series. Email her at michele@saladdresser. com or visit her blog at pantry. blogs.pressdemocrat.com

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Sonoma Classico Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon

• Rigatoni with Pork Rib Sugo

  Rich and delicious this pasta is sure to please with the flavorful sugo.

• Risotto with Gorgonzola, Olives and Radicchio

  Our Three Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon was named Wine of the Week in our local paper, the Press Democrat, and chef Michele Anna Jordan paired it with an earthy risotto that matches the wine beautifully. 

• Risotto with Snap Peas and Prawns

  This is Ed's recipe and I love how the freshness of the snap peas combines with the prawns and lightly seasoned risotto.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay

• Roasted Chicken Breasts with Yukon Gold Potato Cakes and Rosemary Oil Infused Sauce

  An easy mid-week or Sunday dinner. The rosemary infused sauce takes me back to my childhood-my grandmother used rosemary in her chicken dishes.

• Roasted Chicken with Kale and Tomato Panzanella

  This sheet pan recipe is full of great flavor and delicious roasted chicken.

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Classico Zinfandel

• Roasted Chicken with Kale and Tomato Panzanella (1)

  A sheet pan recipe with a delicious roasted panzanella to go with the roasted chicken.

• Roasted Cod With Parsley-Shallot Sauce and Broccolini

  A nice light and tasty midweek dish. Fish is easy to sub out and I used Mahi Mahi instead of Cod.

• Roasted Duck Leg with Black Currant Sauce & Roasted Turnips

  Using Duck legs and lots of flavor this recipe turns a fall evening into a savory experience.

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Roasted Pork Tenderloin

  Keeping it simple is the best thing when it comes to food. I love this recipe, that came from my mom Phyllis, because it is easy and delicious and the roasting aroma of onions, garlic, herbs and tenderloin is fabulous. Pair it with our Merlot or Sangiovese.

  Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir Sangiovese

• Roasted Venison with Red Wine Marinade

  While many of us don't have access to game this is a great marinade for venison or beef tenderloin. Roasted root vegetables make a great side to this flavorful dish.

  Wine Pairing: Petite Sirah

• Rosemary Pasta with Black Olives & Carrots

  From food writer Georgeanne Brennan

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Sausage with Chard and Rhubarb

  The unusual addition of rhubarb adds a bit of lemony character to this easy sausage dish.

• Sausage, Cheese and Basil Lasagna

  Basil bumps up the flavor in place of parsley, a delicious pasta dish for a Sunday supper.

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Sonoma Classico Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel Petite Sirah

• Sausage, Onions & Farro Braised in Red Wine

  From local chef Michele Anna Jordan, this recipe takes a bit of time so perhaps good for a weekend meal. 

• Sauteed Scallops with Angel Hair Pasta

  A great tried and true recipe that is quick, easy and most importantly flavorful.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Sautéed Mushrooms Over Parsnip, Celery Root, & Potato Purée

  A tasty combination for a wintertime meal-either on its own or perfect with a steak. By local chef Michele Anna Jordan.

• Sea Bass with Sweet Potatoes, Spinach and Salsa Rustica

  A sheet pan recipe that is a great midweek dinner-quick, easy and the clean up is a snap.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Friends White Pinot Noir

• Sea Bass with Sweet Potatoes, Spinach and Salsa Rustica (1)

  Roasting the sweet potatoes in a sheet pan carmelizes the flavors, the delicate Sea Bass is added later and is topped by a delicious salsa rustica.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Seafood Paella

  Our winemaker Monteserrat Reece is from Tarragona Spain and she shared her recipe with us!

• Seafood Saffron Risotto a la Mahoney

  Sharing recipes is a favorite activity of ours. From our friend Marcela Lemma Mahoney comes this family favorite. She notes: I have no specific measurements on certain items but I hopefully came close. Good rule of thumb, add more cheese as you seem fit. Can't go wrong with more cheese. The Lemma family in Oregon have distributed our wines for nearly 40 years-and the next generations of both families continue to work together. She also paired this dish with our Signature Selection Chardonnay!

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay

• Seared Salmon with Balsamic Sauce

  Lots of flavor in the marinade leads to a tasty salmon dish.

  Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir Friends Red

• Seitan Skillet with Peppers & Onions

  A recipe sourced from #CookingChat and they paired it with our friends.red! A tasty and vegan dish for a quick weeknight supper.

  Wine Pairing: Friends Red

• Sesame Fried Rice with Spring Vegetables & Egg

  Cooking and chilling the brown rice a day ahead will make this a quick mid-week dinner! From Elise Krieger

  Wine Pairing: Friends Red Sonoma Classico

• Sesame Noodles with Shredded Chicken

  Tip: if you have chicken breast already cooked you just saved 15 minutes! The whole family will love this.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay

• Sheet-Pan Chicken with Chickpeas, Carrots and Lemon

  From Discover California Wines comes this delicious and easy sheet pan chicken dish perfect with our Zinfandel!

• Shrimp Scampi with Orzo

  A one-pan dinner perfect for the weeknight-just add vino!

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay

• Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado Cream and Sungold Tomatoes

  From local Sonoma County chef this tostada recipe if best during the heat of the summer--a cool dish with lots of flavor.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Skewered Southwest Steak

  Here’s an easy kebab recipe that brings dinner to the table quickly and when it’s warm outside use the grill instead!

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Classico Cabernet Franc

• Skillet Chicken Enchiladas

  Such an easy weeknight dish and so delicious--add your own favorite topppings!

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Skillet Lasagna

  This saves some time and makes a tasty lasagna-inspired dish.

  Wine Pairing: Dry Rosé of Zinfandel Merlot Friends Red Sonoma Classico

• Skirt Steak with Warm Chickpea, Farro and Kale Salad

  A tasty combination served alongsie a delicious salad of chickpeas, farro and kale. Vegetarian version also included using eggplant.

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Franc

• 

  Sloppy Toms

  We have always loved this version of Sloppy Joe's--and so did our kids.

  Wine Pairing: Dry Rosé of Zinfandel Friends Red Sangiovese Cabernet Franc Zinfandel

• Slow Cooked Teriyaki Salmon on bed of Cucumber

  A nice blend of flavors and the warm salmon on a bed of cucumber is the perfect match with the marinade. From Michele Anna Jordan who is the author of 24 books to date, including "The Good Cook’s Book of Salt & Pepper." Email her at catsmilk@sonic.net

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

  A tasty stew made for the midweek meal-paired with our Sauvignon Blanc!

• Slow Roasted Lamb Ragout

  This recipe was provided by Gary Gross. Gary and his wife Joy have helped create and prepare many gourmet dishes at Pedroncelli special events

  Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir Merlot Petite Sirah

• Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder with Carrots and Fresh Herbs

  While this takes some time it is the perfect weekend project. Invite friends over and just add some mashed potatoes and a green salad for a complete meal.

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Zinfandel

• Slow-Cooker Beef and Barley Soup

  Slow cookers, in our house, mean almost hands-free cooking-just prep the ingredients and wait for this tasty soup to come together.

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red

• Southwest Black Bean Soup

  Black beans are the base for this flavorful soup-use vegetable broth to make it vegetarian!

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red

• Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

  Another tasty recipe from chef Michele Anna Jordan and a blissfully low carb dinner if you're into that! 

  Wine Pairing: Friends White Sonoma Classico

• Spaghetti Squash with Persillade & Lemon

  Michele Anna Jordan, Sonoma County chef, cookbook author and resident, wrote about parsley in The Press Democrat for springtime dish ideas. This is one of three.

  You may read about her other recipes and projects here: http://pantry.blogs.pressdemocrat.com/

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Spaghetti with Ribeye Steak, Grilled Onions and Gorgonzola

  This recipe by Chef Michele Anna Jordan paired our 2015 Three Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon in a recent Press Democrat article. She has written nearly 24 cookbooks and can be reached at michele@micheleannajordan.com 

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Classico

• Spaghettini with Yellow Tomatoes, Green Olives, Chevre and Capers

  A great recipe for using up summer's tomatoes--use red ones or a mixture of heirloom if you like. By Michele Anna Jordan pantry.blogs.pressdemocrat.com

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Spaghettini with Zucchini Noodles, Wax Beans & Basil

  This easy mid-week recipe combines great summer veggies with a touch of basil for a satisfying and tasty pasta dish. 

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Spice-Rubbed Chicken Tacos with Shredded Napa Cabbage, Cilantro and Monterey Jack Cheese

  A tasty combination of spices lends itself to a flavorful and easy dish. 

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Zinfandel

• Spice-rubbed Leg of Lamb

  Many layers of flavor here from the spices-and grill to your preference.

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Cabernet Franc Zinfandel

• Spicy Shrimp with Californian Grits

  Californian Grits? Couscous and corn are the base for this tasty reimagined dish.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay

• 

  Spicy Thai Pork Tenderloin Salad

  A spicy and refreshing pork tenderloin salad-just right for the warmer months! From Melissa Clark in the New York Times. 

• Spicy Thai Turkey Meatballs

  A delicious blend of flavors-making it a great savory dish. Found on Foodista.com and is created by Mary Subialka. This is a very versatile-it can be made as an appetizer or served over rice for a meal. She provides a green curry option as well.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake

  A great vegetarian dish for a weeknight meal. Zesty, briny, yummy.

• Spring Beet & Arugula Salad with Honey Dijon Pork Tenderloin

  A great combination of flavors and textures topped with flavorful pork tenderoin marinated in balsamic vinegar and honey.

  Wine Pairing: Dry Rosé of Zinfandel Pinot Noir

• Standing Rib Roast (Prime Rib) with Carrots in Peppercorn Cream

  This recipe was specially created and paired by local food columnist Michele Anna Jordan (Press Democrat) for our 2009 Block 007 Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. You'll find her block, "East This Now" at pantry.blogs

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Steak Au Poivre with Red Wine Pan Sauce

  In our kitchen ‘au poivre’ is usually a breakfast/lunch/dinner addition to our meals. Simply said, lots of freshly cracked black peppercorns! This recipe takes the simple addition of this staple and elevates steak for two. From Food & Wine Magazine's website.

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel

• Stuffed Pork Chops

  This recipe comes from one of our wine club members-Arthur-who paired this up with our Pinot Noir for the win.

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Summer Garden Flatbread

  This is a flatbread you can make designs on-use your imagination and the flatbread as your canvas. From Discover California Wines.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay

• Summer Garden Flatbread (1)

  A great light flatbread with great summertime flavors. 

• Sweet & Spicy Lamb Pops

  A great appetizer or main course, these are tasty lamb chops with both sweet and spicy components.

• Sweet Pepper Tart

  This tasty tart is from local chef Michele Anna Jordan. It combines sweet red peppers with a zingy cheese combination.

• Tacos El Yacqui

  This is a copycat recipe from a well know Baja CA restaurant El Yacqui-from Bill St. John of https://www.billstjohn.com/ 

• Tamale Pie

  An easy mid-week meal and you can use either lean ground beef or turkey. If you want to spice it up, add a teaspoon of Chipotle Chili Powder.

  Wine Pairing: Friends Red Sonoma Classico Cabernet Franc

• Turkey Mushroom Meatloaf

  The secret to this moist meatloaf is mushrooms which also deepens the flavor.

• Turkey Pot Pie

  Leftover turkey? This pot pie is filled with old fashioned goodness and flavor!

• Turkey-Pumpkin Goulash

  An unusual combination but delicious and different-a great fall dish!

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red

• Vegan Moroccan Harira

  In my internet wanderings I found this on one of my favorite recipe sites: Tasting Table. Ed and I make a meatless meal at least once a week-we really enjoyed it and shared it with my vegetarian sister Joanna who liked it as well. By Phoebe Lapine.

  Wine Pairing: Friends White Dry Rosé of Zinfandel Friends Red

• Vegetable Biryani

  A great dish, aromatic and vegetarian. A nice wintertime meal. Found on the foodista.com website.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Vegetable Lasagna

  A delicious way to use up your summer garden vegetables.

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Sangiovese Cabernet Franc

• Vegetarian Cassoulet

  A hearty and flavorful dish with a tasty vegetable combination.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White Petite Sirah

• Warm Chicken Salad

  From the Tasting Table website comes a great chicken dish created and adapted by Jody Williams of Buvette in New York.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Weeknight Thai Chicken Curry

  Weeknights or any night this flavorful recipe will be easy and quick so you have more time to relax. From Melissa D'arabian.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White Sonoma Classico

• White Sea Bass with Orange-Mango Sauce

  This delicate fish is perfect for the tanty-sweet sauce. Serve over Jasmine rice.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Dry Rosé of Zinfandel

• Wine Country Chicken Salad

  Leftover roasted or grilled chicken works well here-and a tangy dressing brings it all together.

  Wine Pairing: Friends White Dry Rosé of Zinfandel

• Worcestershire Glazed Burgers

  These are so easy and flavorful-a few ingredients, your usual toppings and a tasty burger is yours.

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Classico

• Zucchini Noodles with Pistachio-Parsley Pesto

  Another favorite from the recipe website known as The Kitchn. Enjoy zucchini in a different form-as pasta!

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends Red

• Zucchini Risotto with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Burrata

  This is a full flavored risotto with delicious roasted tomatoes and topped with creamy burrata-all my favorites wrapped up into one dish.  

  © Janet Fletcher / Planet Cheese www.janetfletcher.com

• Zucchini, Tomato and Red Onion Bake

  We made this for some visitors this summer and it is a great year-round side dish using just a few vegetables. Add your favorites to make it your own.

  Wine Pairing: Friends Red Zinfandel

• Zucchini-Chorizo Tacos

  From local Sonoma County chef Michele Anna Jordan this easy recipe uses up some of the zucchini overflowing from fall gardens. She is the author of 24 books to date. Email her at michele@micheleannajordan.com