Italian Wine Biscuits

May 6th, 2009 by robin in recipes

This month our recipe will feature Winexpert’s Selection Limited Edition Italian Dolcetto. If you aren’t familiar with Dolcetto it is a light, easy to drink red wine that is just perfect for the warm months ahead.

Ingredients:

5 1/2 Cups of Flour
4 tsp. Baking Powder
1 Cup Oil
1 Cup Selection Limited Edition Italian Dolcetto (or a Dolcetto of your choice)
1 Cup Sugar
2 Eggs, Divided

Sift together dry ingredients. Make a well; add oil, Selection Limited Edition Italian Dolcetto, sugar and 1 egg. Mix well. Cut small amounts of dough. Roll into rings. Brush tops with remaining beaten egg. Bake in 350ºF oven, about 25 minutes or until tops are lightly brown.

Yield: 2 dozen.

buon appetito!

German Potato Salad featuring Alsatian Riesling

March 19th, 2009 by robin in recipes

This month our wine recipe features Winexpert’s Limited Edition Alsatian Riesling that was just released.

German Potato Salad

Ingredients:

1 Lb. Fried Bacon
6 Medium Potatoes, peeled and sliced
4 Medium Onions, chopped
1/2 Stick Butter
1/2 Cup Selection Limited Edition Alsatian Riesling (or a riesling of your choice)
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Black Pepper

Combine crumbled bacon, potatoes, onions, butter, Selection Limited Edition Alsatian Riesling, salt and pepper in a large skillet or crock pot. Cook slowly until potatoes are done (watch for sticking). Stir very carefully so as not to break up the vegetables. You may add some parsley and/or canned pimiento pepper, chopped. Serve hot.
Yield: 6 servings.

South African Curry – Featuring South African Cabernet Sauvignon

March 9th, 2009 by robin in recipes

We have already shared with you the New Zealand Fettuccine Alfredo featuring the Selection Limited Edition New Zealand Gewürztraminer and the Baked Beef Merlot featuring The Selection Limited Edition New Zealand Merlot. Now we are traveling around the globe a bit to South Africa and highlighting the Winexpert Selection Limited Edition South African Cabernet Sauvignon.

South African Curry
featuring Selection Limited Edition South African Cabernet Sauvignon

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. Curry Spice
1/4 Cup Vinegar
3/4 Cup Selection Limited Edition South African Cabernet Sauvignon (you may substitute another Cabernet Sauvignon)
1 Tbsp. Sugar
1 Dash Cloves
1 Lb. Cubed Beef
1 small Diced Apple
1 Tbsp. Jam
2 Medium Potatoes, cubed
2 Tbsp. Margarine
Salt
Pepper

In a cup mix first 5 ingredients and set aside. In a skillet brown the beef in 2 tablespoons margarine adding salt and pepper to taste. Pour liquid over meat and add water to cover (add additional water as needed during cooking).

Slowly cook until tender, 2-3 hours. Towards end of cooking time add apple, jam, and potatoes and continue cooking until everything is tender. Serve over steamed rice.

Yield: 4 Servings

Don’t forget to enjoy the rest of the bottle while you eat – Bon Appetit!

Baked Beef Merlot Featuring Wine You Can Make Yourself

March 8th, 2009 by robin in recipes

We have already shared with you the New Zealand Fettuccine Alfredo featuring the Selection Limited Edition New Zealand Gewürztraminer. Today’s recipe features The Selection Limited Edition New Zealand Merlot.

Baked Beef Merlot
featuring Selection Limited Edition New Zealand Merlot

Ingredients:

2 Lbs. Lean Beef Stew Meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 Cup Canned Tomatoes, cut up
6 Carrots, cut into strips
3 Cup Medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 Cup Thickly Sliced Celery
1 Medium Onion, sliced and separated into rings
3 Tbsp. Tapioca
1 Slice Bread, crumbled
1 Cup Selection Limited Edition New Zealand Merlot (you may substitute another Merlot)

In a large bowl combine all ingredients, spoon into greased 3 quart casserole. Cover and bake at 325°F for 3 1/2 hours. Serve right away. Goes great with mixed vegetables and Selection Limited Edition New Zealand Merlot.

Yield: 6 Servings

Don’t forget to enjoy the rest of the bottle while you eat – Bon Appetit! Up next – South African Curry…

Fantastic Fetuccine Alfredo Recipe Featuring a Limited Edition Wine You Can Make Yourself

March 7th, 2009 by robin in recipes

Every year Winexpert releases their Selection Limited Edition Wine Making Kits highlighting wine regions from around the world. This year’s releases are simply amazing.

We wanted to share with you some great recipes that feature these wonderful wines since all great wines deserve great food to go with them.

New Zealand Fettuccine Alfredo
featuring Selection Limited Edition New Zealand Gewürztraminer

Ingredients:

1 Lb. Fettuccine
1/2 Cup Butter
2 Cloves Garlic, Chopped
1/2 Cup Selection Limited Edition New Zealand Gewürztraminer (may substitute any Gewürztraminer)
2 Cups Light Cream or Half & Half
1 1/2 Cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 Tsp. Pepper
1 Pinch Salt

Cook fresh or packaged fettuccine according to recipe/package directions. Drain; cover and set aside.

In a large skillet, melt butter. Sauté chopped garlic over medium heat for 1 minute. Add Selection Limited Edition New Zealand Gewürztraminer and cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cream. Cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. When hot, stir in fettuccine. Add remaining cream, Parmesan cheese, and salt & pepper. Stir to mix well.

Yield: 4 Servings

Don’t forget to enjoy the rest of the bottle while you eat – Bon Appetit!

Look for our next post where we will feature the Selection Limited Edition New Zealand Merlot in Baked Beef Merlot.

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