Shiitake Mushrooms with Spicy Walnut and Spinach Sauté

Pairing: Chardonnay

MAIN COURSE

Shiitake Mushrooms with a Spicy Walnut and Spinach Sauté

Fall pears and shiitake mushrooms are plentiful in Oregon, as well as home grown local spinach. I like to serve this with roasted chicken. I actually keep my old “Roman clay […]

Shiitake Mushrooms with Spicy Walnut and Spinach Sauté2017-11-07T20:29:15-08:00

Morel, Asparagus and Fresh Pea Risotto

Pairing: Chardonnay

MAIN COURSE

Morel, Asparagus and Fresh Pea Risotto

Serves 6 as a first course, 4 as an entrée

  • 1 pound fresh green peas, shelled, or 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch diagonal pieces
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • […]

Morel, Asparagus and Fresh Pea Risotto2017-11-06T21:40:24-08:00

Chicken Thighs Teriyaki

Pairing:
CHARDONNAY

MAIN COURSE

Chicken Thighs
TERIYAKI

Given the modest sweetness of this dish, it works well with Bethel Heights’ Chardonnay. The acid of Oregon Chardonnay makes it a particularly good food wine, more like a Burgundy in this regard.

  • 6 – 8 thighs, two […]
Chicken Thighs Teriyaki2017-07-09T17:34:50-07:00

Butternut Squash Risotto with Gorgonzola

Pairing: Chardonnay

MAIN COURSE

Butternut Squash Risotto with Gorgonzola

Serves 6 – 8

  • 7 cups mushroom broth, or part vegetable broth
  • 4 T butter
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 3 cups peeled, chopped butternut (1/2 – 3/4 inch dice)
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup white wine, […]
Butternut Squash Risotto with Gorgonzola2017-11-06T13:19:30-08:00

Wild and Creamy Mushroom Soup

Pairing:
PINOT NOIR AND CHARDONNAY

SOUP

Wild and Creamy
MUSHROOM SOUP

It’s fall, harvest is over, and thoughts turn toward warm fires and cozy meals. Markets abound with shitake and spendy chanterelle mushrooms. This is a perfect soup for a first course or dinner […]

Wild and Creamy Mushroom Soup2017-07-09T17:14:19-07:00

Fresh Peach Soup

Pairing: Chardonnay

SOUP

Fresh Peach Soup

Serves 10 – 12 in cups or small bowls

  • 25 ripe peaches, peeled, cut into chunks. Peaches must be very ripe.
  • 2 cups fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 3/4 cup fresh pineapple chunks (can used canned in own juices, drained)
  • 2 […]
Fresh Peach Soup2017-11-06T13:56:45-08:00

Sea Scallops with Fennel Marmalade

Pairing: Chardonnay

APPETIZER

Sea Scallops with Fennel Marmalade

Note: This marmalade can be used for many other recipes, including a side dipping sauce for shrimp or pork tenderloin. It makes about two cups.

To serve 30 appetizers

  • 1 fennel bulb, finely diced. Reserve some of the […]
Sea Scallops with Fennel Marmalade2017-11-07T20:37:06-08:00

Marilyn’s Kale and Carrot Salad

Pairing: Aromatic Whites

SALAD

Marilyn’s Kale and Carrot Salad

This recipe was shared by my friend Linda Forrest.  It keeps in the refrigerator for several days and just gets better.
Serves four

  • 1 large bunch young, tender curly kale, such as Lacinato, stems removed and […]
Marilyn’s Kale and Carrot Salad2017-11-07T20:14:45-08:00

Marilyn’s Farro Salad with Pita and Feta

Pairing:
AROMATIC WHITES

SALAD

Marilyn’s Farro Salad
WITH PITA AND FETA

WINE SUGGESTION: BETHEL HEIGHTS PINOT BLANC

Serves 4 as main entrée

This recipe was  adapted from Cooking Light September issue, 2013.  Farro is a delightful grain, chewy and nutty, now becoming available in grocery stores.  I served […]

Marilyn’s Farro Salad with Pita and Feta2017-11-13T17:35:18-08:00

Jennifer’s Winter Salad with Sparkling Vinaigrette

Pairing:
AROMATIC WHITES AND ROSÉ

SALAD

Jennifer’s Winter Salad with Sparkling Vinaigrette

SPARKLING VINAIGRETTE

Whisk together:

  • ¼ cup Bethel Heights Vineyard 2010 Sparkling Rosé
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons freshly chopped tarragon
  • Pinch of sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

SALAD […]

Jennifer’s Winter Salad with Sparkling Vinaigrette2017-11-08T12:11:18-08:00
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