Recipes

Zinfandel

• 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

• 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

• Beef Barley Soup with Lemon

  This soup has lots of layers of flavor with a kick of spice and tart lemon.

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Classico Zinfandel

• Beef Mother Clone

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

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Best Barley Soup with Sausage

  Tasting Room Manager Gary Gross developed this recipe-a winner paired with our Zinfandel.

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Classico Zinfandel

• 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

• 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

• Charcuterie Board with Sweet-Sharp Mustard Sauce

  A versatile appetizer board with a sauce you can change according to your preferences. From Elizabeth Karmel.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Zinfandel

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Creamless Creamy Tomato Soup

  No cream in this soup? It doesn't need it! So flavorful and rich-add a bit of brandy if you are feeling adventurous.

  Wine Pairing: Dry Rosé of Zinfandel Zinfandel

• 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

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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

• 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

• 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

• Maple Glazed Pork Roast with Orange Essence

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

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Mexican Rice

  by Rick Bayless, Frontera Grill.  
  Chef Bayless says, “Okay, everyone asks me about rice. Seems simple, but it can be tricky. Here I have simplified one of my favorite recipes:”

  Wine Pairing: Friends Red Zinfandel

• Mexican Tortilla Chicken Soup

  This is our go-to wintertime soup-I found this delicious version by Katie Workman in our local paper.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White Friends Red Zinfandel

• Oven-Roasted Chestnuts with Onion and Bacon

  We love chestnuts-they just say holiday meals when included on the table! By Michele Anna Jordan pantry.blogs.pressdemocrat.com

  Wine Pairing: Friends Red Zinfandel

• Red Wine Risotto

  From one of our favorite wine country chefs Michele Anna Jordan who is the author of more than twenty books, including Vinaigrettes & Other Dressings, More Than Meatballs and the upcoming Good Cook's Book series. Find her at saladdresser.com and follow her @saladdresser.

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red Zinfandel

• Southwest Black Bean Soup

  Lots of flavor and texture in this tasty black bean soup.

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Slow-Cooker Beef and Barley Soup

  A rich beef soup with nice chewy barley-great for a cold weeknight dinner.

  Wine Pairing: Sangiovese Sonoma Classico Zinfandel

• 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

• Penne with Sausage & Fennel

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

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Sonoma Classico Cabernet Franc Zinfandel

• 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

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  Pork Roast with Dried Cherry-Cranberry Stuffing

  A long time family favorite!

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Zinfandel

• 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

• 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

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  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 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

• 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

• Snickerdoodles

  We were at a tasting in Reno, Nevada and stationed next to a bakery.  They were serving Snickerdoodles...have you ever had Snickerdoodles and Zinfandel? Oh, Yum!

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Spice Roasted Chickpeas

  A great recipe with many options for flavoring this snack. From the blog "On the Table Today".

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White Dry Rosé of Zinfandel Friends Red Sangiovese Sonoma Classico 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

• 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

• Three Cheese Crackers

  A great cracker recipe that is wine friendly. A recipe adapted from Smitten Kitchen

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White Dry Rosé of Zinfandel Pinot Noir Friends Red Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel Petite Sirah

• Walnut Pepper Biscotti

  We love cookies and we love wine. Sometimes its fun to combine the two!

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel

• 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

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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

• Chicken Chilaquiles

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

  Wine Pairing: 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

• Mushroom Charlottes with Port and Currant Sauce

  Another delicious recipe sent in by one of our club members, Arthur, who notes he doubles the sauce because he doesn't want to run out! Pair these with Prime Rib for a wonderful meal. From epicurous.com

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel Port

• 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

• 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

• Spicy Tunisian Grilled Chicken

  If you grind up the spices ahead of time this recipe is a snap. Coriander and caraway seeds lend so much flavor.

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Baked Curried Brown Rice & Lentil Pilaf

  Fragrant and delicious as a great vegetarian meal. 

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Rustic Potato Soup

  Kielbasa is the star of the soup along with the potatoes-a tummy warming tasty soup!

  Wine Pairing: Friends White Sonoma Classico Zinfandel

• 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

• Grilled Ribeye with Chimichurri Sauce

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese Butter

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Grilled Flank Steak with Balsamic Glaze

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• T-Bone Steak with Red Wine Reduction

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Grilled Skirt Steak with Cilantro-Lime Butter

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Hearty Beef Ramen

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

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Almond Cheddar Crackers

  Great cracker to have on hand during the holidays-makes enough for a home baked gift too.

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Skillet Chicken Enchiladas

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

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel