Saperavi, An Ancient Grape That Thrives On America’s East Coast
Do you know about the origins of Saperavi? Saperavi is actually the Georgian word for “dye.” The grape is grown throughout the Caucasus — the area between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea — where winemaking began at least 6,000 years ago. The region has a moderate climate and is believed to be the original home of vinifera, the species of grape that includes classic European varieties like Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, and Chardonnay. Hardy and late-ripening, Saperavi thrives in the cooler, moist climates of eastern Europe, so it’s no surprise that Mid Atlantic winemakers see its…
Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini from Olive & Basket
This recipe is by Olive & Basket in Frederick MD. Find more at oliveandbasket.com Ingredients 1 Baguette, cut in 1/2 inch slices 1 pint Strawberries, fresh, sliced Goat cheese (ricotta or mascarpone cheese are great substitutions) 3 Tbsp. ( 1 Tbsp for bread, 2 Tbsp, for Goat Cheese) Meyer Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Basil EVOO Traditional Balsamic Reduction Vinegar Basil, fresh, chopped Black Pepper Directions Preheat broiler and position oven rack to highest position. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Toast under broiler, watching closely and rotating pan as needed for even browning, about 2-3…
Quinoa Vegetable Meatballs from Fresh Balance Nutrition
This recipe is by Nutirtionist Jennifer Cohen Katz RDN LDN CC. You can find more about it at freshbalancenutrition.com Ingredients 1 ¼ cup cooked quinoa, divided 2 Tablespoons olive oil ½ medium yellow onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed 8 ounces container bella mushrooms, sliced 1 cup spinach, sliced 1 egg ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ cup chickpea flour ⅓ cup fresh dill 1 teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast 1 tablespoons tamari ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Directions In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add onion and sauté 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add garlic and mushrooms. Sauté 5-8 minutes until the mushrooms are tender. Stir in spinach until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside. Preheat the oven to…
Pollo en Crema de Championes with Traditional Authentic Mexican Food
This recipe is brought to you by Traditional Authentic Mexican Food Ingredients Linganore Chardonnay 1 whole white onion 2 heads of garlic 16 oz mushroom bella 16oz of sour cream 16oz of heavy whipping cream 8oz of manchego Stick of butter Salt Chicken breast or thighs, it’s up to you
SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH TERRAPIN WINE
INGREDIENTS 3 Tbsp butter 3 Tbsp flour 1½ cups milk 1/3 cup Linganore Terrapin white wine 8 oz Gruyere cheese, grated 4 oz Dubliner cheese, grated 2 slices (2 oz) Cooper Sharp White American Cheese (deli counter) 4 medium Russet potatoes 1 onion Salt Pepper DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a medium-sized pot, over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add flour and mix until smooth. Pour milk into flour/butter mix – medium-slow – so that the flour/butter mix doesn’t form clumps, but stirs into a smooth sauce. Add wine. Stir to make sure flour/butter mix is off the…
