Recipes

Looking for a quick lasagna dish to go with a hearty red wine? Looking to reduce the amount of meat you're eating? This lasagna does both. It comes together in just a few minutes. Quick Lasagna Ingredients 3 cups ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 egg 2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1 7-ounce package of prepared … [Read more...] about Quick Lasagna

  This one-dish wonder is loaded with delicious flavors and ample protein and should pair beautifully with Mourvèdre, which often calls for rich, savory dishes. This takes only a few minutes to prep and about two hours of total time to prepare. Carrot-Lentil Casserole Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup finely chopped carrots 3/4 cup brown rice, … [Read more...] about Carrot-Lentil Casserole

Thanks to the shrimp already being cooked, this dish comes together quickly and easily and is a perfect pairing with white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Semillon or unoaked Chardonnay. This tastes best immediately after it is prepared. Shrimp Linguine Ingredients 1.5 pounds cooked fresh shrimp 6 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 cup heavy … [Read more...] about Shrimp Linguine

We are often told that red wine goes with meat and white wine goes with fish. There are many exceptions to this rule, and Pinot Noir is one of the biggest. Salmon is a great foil for Pinot Noir because it is rich and oily and the wine tends to be lighter with more elegant tannins. This recipe works beautifully with a brighter Pinot Noir, something that highlights red fruit … [Read more...] about Salmon Patties

Looking for a straightforward recipe for a ground beef sauce to top spaghetti or linguine. This one adds a 1/2 cup of dry red wine for added complexity and flavor without any extra work. Pasta with Ground Beef Sauce Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes 1 16-ounce can … [Read more...] about Pasta with Ground Beef Sauce