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Crispy Spicy Tofu
When I saw this recipe (easy to make) I bought 2 packages of tofu just to try it. It’s delicious by itself but a dipping dish of soy sauce could work nicely too. 1 package extra firm or super firm organic tofu (about 14 ounces) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/4 cup … Continue reading
Parmesan Zucchini Frites
Serves 6 3 medium zucchini 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (or Parmesan & Romano cheeses combined) 2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 eggs whisked or beaten in a blender 1/2 cup grape seed oil or other frying oil Marinara or spaghetti … Continue reading
Crispy Chicken with Lemon Rice
Serves up to 3 | Wine to sip: 2009 Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon or a Merlot 1 cup white rice, rinsed 1/2 cube (6 grams) chicken Bouillon 1/2 teaspoon coriander 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 lemon (or 1-1/2 tablespoons lemon juice) 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs sea salt and cracked peppercorns 1/2 cup grapeseed oil or other … Continue reading
Mashed Potato Quesadilla
Serves up to 4 | Wine to sip: Woodbridge 2010 Merlot by Robert Mondavi – I got a 1.5L bottle of this wine last week and it kept fresh for 3-4 days with a cork in the fridge. I had a lot of left over mashed potato. Quesadillas was an easy solution! Add a side … Continue reading
Skillet-Fried Wild Alaskan Cod w/ Dijon Mustard Sauce, Capers and Grapes
Serves up to 4 | Wine to sip while cooking: 2010 Charles Shaw Sauvignon Blanc 4 medium to large pieces of skinless wild cod or other white fish such as halibut. If frozen, thaw out first, then pat excess water with a napkin. 2 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon Mustard 2 tablespoons capers 2 tablespoons extra virgin … Continue reading
Mushroom Cheddar Organic Burger on Toasted Honey Wheat Buns w/ Organic Pickles, Micro Greens and Baked Onion Rings
Serves up to 4 | Wine to pair or sip while cooking: 2008 Carneros Buena Vista Pinot Noir – Rich cherry and blackberry, earthy spice and supple, velvety texture 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil 8 large crimini mushrooms, sliced 1/2 teaspoon ground garlic 16 ounces organic ground beef patties or organic ground beef to make into … Continue reading
Asian Fried Rice with Peppered Shrimp
Serves 4 | Wine to pair or sip while cooking: 2010 Fetzer Mendocino Chardonnay – medium body, with flavors of apple, pear and tropical fruit 1/2 cup English peas 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil 1 small sweet onion or 3/4 medium sweet onion, chopped 1 heaping teaspoon ground ginger 4 cups cooked (steamed) white rice (1-1/2 … Continue reading
