Recipes

Ingredients: Wine Base: 1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or a Spanish Rioja work well) Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers: 1/2 cup orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau) 1/4 cup brandy 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best) 2 tablespoons sugar or honey (adjust to taste) Fruit: 1 cup frozen mixed […]

Ingredients: For the Meatballs: 1/2 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15) 1/2 lb ground pork (or mild Italian sausage) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs 1 large egg 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper For the Soup: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 […]

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound breakfast sausage (sweet, spicy, or Italian work well) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 8 ounces mushrooms (white button or cremini), sliced 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients 12 ounces pasta (penne, farfalle, rotini, or your favorite) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed 1 medium onion, chopped 12 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (or quartered if large) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon […]

Yields: About 6 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes + chilling time Ingredients Rosé Wine: 1 bottle (750ml) of your favorite dry rosé Brandy: 1/2 cup Fruit: 1 orange, sliced into thin wheels 1 lemon, sliced into thin wheels 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved 1 cup raspberries Orange Liqueur: 1/4 cup (like Cointreau or Grand […]

Ingredients: 6 cups cubed, seedless watermelon (aim for the ripest you can find) 1/2 cup water Juice of 1-2 limes (depending on your preference) 2-4 tablespoons sugar, honey, or agave nectar (adjust to taste) Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional) Lime wedges, for garnish (optional) Instructions Blend: Combine the watermelon cubes, water, and lime juice […]

Ingredients: Protein: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 pound Andouille sausage, thinly sliced The Holy Trinity: 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced Flavor Enhancers: 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional, for heat) Seasonings: 2 tablespoons Cajun […]

Yields: 6-8 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 35-40 minutes Ingredients 1 pound Italian sausage (mild, hot, or a mix), casings removed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 (10-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables (such as carrots, peas, and corn) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried […]

Ingredients: Chicken & Marinade: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Chickpea Mixture: 1 (15 oz) […]

Ingredients: Bell Peppers: 6 medium-sized bell peppers (use your favorite colors – red, green, yellow, or orange) Dirty Rice Filling: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground beef, pork, or turkey ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped green bell pepper ½ cup chopped celery 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 package (or 1 cup) pre-made […]