Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
These potatoes are very flavorful, and we like to serve them with Pan-Seared Chicken, Rack of Lamb, or Lamb Loin Chops. The tangy Chevre balances out the natural sweetness of the potatoes.
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Moules Mariniere and Cream
This very quintessential French dish of mussels, wine and cream is perfect served with crusty grilled banquette. Serves 2 as an entrée and 4 as an appetizer! France claims the wine and cream version, Belgium serves Moules Frites (with French Fries), Spain serves mussels in Paella, …
Tex Mex with Refried Beans
Tex Mex is possibly one of the best and easy layered dips, full of refried beans topped with a creamy base, salsa, ground meat and cheddar cheese.
Turkey Cubano Sandwich
It’s really quite impossible to tell when the Cubano Sandwich (grilled meat and cheese), was created, but as people sailed between Cuba, Tampa and Key West culture and ideas were shared. It was a common lunch for Cubans; so, when they relocated to work in the …
Sloppy Joe’s
This is a southwestern take on Sloppy Joe’s, still spicy but not the traditional style. The girls (grandchildren) prefer less spice, so we make two batches, one for the adults and one for the kids (recipes below). Invite some friends over and have some fun.
Buttermilk Brined Turkey Breast
Buttermilk and fine Sea Salt team up to create a delicious, moist turkey breast. Buttermilk is not as acidic as lemon or vinegars and it adheres to the meat, making for crispy skin and tender meat.
Barbecued Chicken and Roasted Vegetables
The barbeque sauce makes a difference! Sweet or bold original styles will influence the wine paired with the meal. One of our favorite barbeque sauces is Stubb’s Gluten Free Original, and the story of “Stubb” is truly inspiring.
Hash Brown Bake
This Hash Brown Bake is surprisingly light, flavorful and Gluten Free! It’s a really easy dish for a group brunch, or a light meal with a side salad.
Greek Salad
Traditionally Greek Salad is served in the summer and fall when tomatoes are at their peak. They are the star ingredient and the salad shines when the tomatoes do. Historically, Greek Salad does not include lettuce.
Elsie’s Potatoes
Potatoes become a canvas for the flavors served with them and that’s how the wine should be paired. Beef Stew will call for a different wine than a cream sauce drizzled over potatoes.