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Mahi Mahi Fish Cakes
This pairs nicely with a chilled Chardonnay. I’ve been enjoying the 2010 Raymond Hill Chardonnay 1.5 Liters only $5.99 at Trader Joe’s. 1 to 1-1/4 pounds of white fish, such as Mahi Mahi or cod, fresh or frozen grapeseed oil or other cooking oil 1 sweet onion, chopped 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon cracked … Continue reading
Latin-style Chicken and Potato Soup
If you want to eat this soup in true Latino fashion, eat with warm rolled up corn tortillas. Delicioso! Serves 4. You might say this sopa goes well with a cold Mexican beer like Cerveza Pacifico (yum) … but why not wine too? I enjoyed with a chilled 2010 Raymond Hill California Chardonnay. First, do … Continue reading
Cilantro Lime Avocado Shrimp Salad
Absolutely delicioso! Serves 4 | Wine to sip: 2008 Clos La Chance Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or other cooking oil 1 red bell pepper, sliced chopped, seeds and ribs removed 1 cup tomatillo roasted yellow chili salsa, preferably organic or your favorite red salsa 24 uncooked wild blue shrimp, thawed, peeled … Continue reading
Chicken Enchiladas Rojas
Serves up to 4 | Wine to sip while cooking 2010 Charles Shaw Merlot 6 frozen boneless chicken breast strips (or 2 large boneless chicken breasts) 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil 24 ounces of mild salsa roja, red salsa, or salsa auntentica 2 cups fresh cilantro sprigs 1 cup sour cream 1 cup canned corn 8 … Continue reading
Top Sirloin with Fresh Cilantro, Lime, Avocado, Tomatillo Chili and Baked Cornbread Muffins
One of the BEST TASTING recipes I’ve made yet. Serves 4 | Wine to sip while cooking: 2009 Castle Rock Sonoma County Pinot Noir – medium-bodied, aromas of cherry, tea and herbal spice. On the palate it is smooth with a silky texture and mild tannins, giving flavors of black cherry, plum and spice, with … Continue reading
