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July 27

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2011

Meat and Potatoes

© 2011 James Wirth / F1 Stop / Xooka Inc

An obvious pairing for Cabernet Sauvignon is  a great piece of grilled steak. The cut of meat you choose is important. I prefer flavorful cuts of meat such as ny strip steak, skirt steak, and flat iron. Here is a recipe to try with your next class of Cabernet Sauvignon

Grilled Shallot Herb Marinated N.Y. Strip Steak with Compound Butter

Serves 4

Steak Marinade:

2 shallots, quartered

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves

1 teaspoon fresh parsley leaves

1 teaspoon fresh sage leaves

2 teaspoons black pepper

4 ribeye steaks

salt and black pepper

Compound Butter:

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, soften

2 teaspoons shallots minced

1 teaspoon thyme

1 teaspoon parsley

1 teaspoon coarse salt

1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steak marinade

Combine the shallots, mustard, herbs, olive oil, and black pepper in a food processor and puree. Place the steaks in a deep-sided dish, add the marinade covering the meat evenly. Store the steaks overnight in the refrigerator.

Compound Butter

In a food proceesor combine the butter, shallots, thyme, parsley, salt, black pepper. Pulse until all the ingredients are incorprated. Lay out a piece of plastic wrap. Place the compound butter in the middle plastic wrap and roll the butter up into a log shape. Chill te butter in the refrgigerator for 4 hours until service.

Steaks

Light the grill. Remove the ribeyes from the refrigerator and scrap off all the marinade. Clean the grill with a brush and rub the grates with oil. Proceed to grill the ribeyes. Grill the steaks for 5 to 7 minutes a side until done. When the ribeyes are done remove them from the grill onto a resting rack. Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Remove the compound butter from the refrigerator. Slice half dollar portions of the butter and remove the plastic wrap. Place the butter on the steak and serve.

Enjoy with a glass of  Cabernet Sauvignon


June 16

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2010

Winery Chefs to serve “Street Food” at 2010 Taste of Howell Mountain on June 19th

Join the wineries of Howell Mountain as they host the 2010 Taste of Howell Mountain. A garden party, tasting and auction being held this Saturday June 19th at the Charles Krug Winery.

Here’s some of what will will be serving:

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Smoke Duck Tacos with Pickled Beet and Sweet Onion Salad

Porchetta Sandwiches with Rapini and Spring Garlic

Grilled Don Watson Spring Lamb Piadini, Fava Bean Puree, Arugula, Feta

Hungry yet?

December 07

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2009

Duckhorn Wine Company offers holiday menus created by Winery Chefs

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This press release features the recent menu for the Duckhorn and Paraduxx Vineyards wine and food programs. Both these programs offer a unique experience with exquisite wines and seasonal food.

http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2009/11/20/wine/doc4b062ac66e8f1651750957.txt

March 17

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2009

Cazuela of Suckling Pig, Ancho Peppers and Sun-Dried Bing Cherries

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This past Saturday I did a small lunch at one of my favorite wineries in Napa Valley, Schramsberg. I have always cherished this historical property since my first visit in 1997. Not only do they make the most amazing sparkling wines, they also produce a wonderful red wine, J Davies, which is made with estate grown Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. The event was part of the Culinary Institute of America’s Hall of Fame induction.  Schramsberg was being honored this year. I prepared a braised suckling pig in a cazuela, a traditional Spanish baking dish made of terra cotta. The pairing was a hit and I wanted to share the recipe with everyone.

 

Cazuela of Suckling Pig, Ancho Peppers and Sun-dried Cherries

 

30 pound suckling pig

2 cups sundried cherries

10 ancho peppers, stem and seeds removed

5 heads of garlic split

2 onions split in half

 a handful of flat leaf parsley

 1 tablespoon of Mexican oregano

3 bay leaves

2 quart chicken stock or pork stock

salt and pepper

 

If you have a large enough cazuela you can do the pig whole. If not start by breaking down the pig, remove the kidneys and tenderloins, quarter the pig into shoulder and leg pieces. I used the head, ribs, and shanks to make a pork stock. While the stock was simmering I brined the pork. The stock and brine were a six-hour process. This step can be skipped, but the pork stock was so good.

 

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the pork in the cazuela, while doing this add the cherries, peppers, garlic, onions, and herbs distributing them evenly in the baking dish. Season the meat generously with salt and pepper. Pour the stock in the cazuela leaving the top quarter of the skin exposed. Place a piece of parchment paper on top of the pork and cover the baking dish with foil. Place the cazuela in the oven and bake for 1 hour. After an hour reduce the temperature to 325°F and bake for 5 hours. Remove the cazuela from the oven and allow the pork to rest for 30 minutes. Take the pork out of the pan and remove any onions, garlic and herbs from the broth.  Ladle the broth into a saucepan and simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Slice the pork and serve with a generous ladle of sauce.

 

Enjoy with a glass of J. Davies 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon.

 

March 02

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2009

Standing Rib Roast with Gruyere and Chive Popovers and Au Jus

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Serves 6

beef and au jus:
2 onions, halved and cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons garlic, slivered
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce\
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf (dry)
2 cups beef broth
1 cup water
4 bone standing rib roast, trimmed and tied*
coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper

popovers:
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/3 cups whole milk
¼ cup unsalted melted butter
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
1 1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup gruyere cheese, finely grated
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted

beef and au jus:
Preheat the oven to 450°F.  In the bottom of a roasting pan add the onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaves, beef broth and water.  Place a flat roasting rack (or cooling rack) into the roasting pan covering the onions and herbs.  Generously season the rib roast with salt and pepper.  Place roast on the resting rack and place the roast in the oven.  Bake for twenty minutes at 450°F.  Reduce the heat to 375°F and roast the rib roast to an internal temperature of 130°F. Remove the meat from the oven and place on a sheet pan to rest.  Strain the broth at the bottom of the roasting pan through a fine mesh strainer into a small saucepan.  Season the broth (au jus) to taste with coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper if needed and reserve for service.

popovers:
Preheat the oven to 375°F. To make the popovers whisk the eggs and milk together.  Stir in the melted butter. Add the chives.  In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cheese, salt and pepper. Combine the dry and wet ingredients and mix well. Brush a 12 cup non-stick muffin pan with the melted butter.  Spoon the batter evenly into muffin pan and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.

To serve, carve the meat off the rib bones and slice six generous portions of beef.  Set out six plates and place a portion of beef on each plate.  Garnish each plate with a popover and ladle two ounces of au jus over beef.  Serve with a side of vegetables and potatoes if desired.

* Your butcher can trim and tie the rib roast for you.

Enjoy with a glass of Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon.

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