End of Summer RatatouilleSeptember is harvest month and fresh produce abounds in our gardens and at the Farmer's Market. Try this fall dish with Areyna Torrontes or Occam's Razor Red.Ingredients:2 onions, peeled and thinly sliced2 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced1 eggplant, thinly sliced1 zucchini, thinly sliced2 green peppers, sliced or chopped8 small tomatoes roughly chopped2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried rosemary3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried dried thyme2 Tbsp olive oilSalt...  Read More...

Warm Potato Salad with Smoked SausageIngredients: 1-1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, halved, larger potatoes quartered1-1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar, divided1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (You can find this at the Wine Gallery)Salt & Pepper1 Tbsp minced shallot2 tsp whole grain mustard1 cooked smoked sausage, such as Kielbasa, sliced1 small bunch of Tuscan Kale, de-stemmed and chopped2 scallions, white and tender green part only, thinly slicedDirections: 1. Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan ...  Read More...

Lemon & Herb  Marinated ChickenServe these zesty lemon chicken breasts as a main dish or in Mediterranean style tacos, atop salads, or tossed with pasta. The ingredients in bold italics are available at the Wine Gallery. Prep Time: 35 minutes - Cook Time: 15 minutesYields: 4 servingsIngredients* 4 Chicken Breasts, boneless* 1/2 cup Tuscan Herb Olive Oil* 1/3 cup Meyer Lemon Balsamic Vinegar* 2 Tbsp Mediterranean Seasoning* 1 1/2 tsp Rosemary Sea Salt* 1/2 tsp PepperDirections1.   Read More...

Tandoori Lamb ChopsJune is grilling season and who doesn't like grilled lamb chops? Plain grilled lamb chops are pretty tasty but this recipe with the tandoori spices and Indian yogurt marinade really kicks things up a notch. These meaty chops taste great with a fruity red with enough structure to cut through the rich yogurt marinade.   Read More...

Lentil Bacon and Oregano SoupThis heavy soup will keep the chill off a rainy April day. Try it with the Elena Walch Pinot Bianco or the Gilbert Allobroges! Ingredients:2 Tbsp olive oil2 leeks, rinsed, halved and sliced2 garlic cloves, crushed2 Tbsp dried oregano leaves7 slices of bacon, cut into pieces (plus 2-4 more full cooked slices for garnish)1-15 oz can of lentils, drained1-14.5 oz can diced tomatoes1- 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes1- 15 oz can low sodium chicken brothSalt & Pepper to ta...  Read More...

Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables Perfect pairing with this months wine club: Garzon Albarino or Saint Cosme Cotes du RhoneIngredients: 8 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (about 4lb)1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided3/4 tsp black pepper, divided1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 Tbsp olive oil1 (8-oz) package cremini mushrooms, quartered3 medium carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1/2-in thick slices (about 2 cups)1 cup coarsely chopped leek 2 cups chick stock1/2 cup dry white wine1/4 c...  Read More...