Beet And Bulgar Wheat Salad

The perfect segue between summer and fall, this fantastic recipe with its beautiful autumnal colors comes to us courtesy of Chef Victoria Acosta from The Grill at Meadowood Resort. Ingredients 5 lbs. assorted color baby beets (reserve one of each color for shaving raw) 3 Tbsp sugar 3 Tbsp salt ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice…

Ahi Tuna Bites

Sunny, simple, and fresh; all wonderful traits for an appetizer to have.  The preserved lemon and avocado in these delectable Ahi Tuna Bites complement the creamy body of our Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc perfectly. Ingredients 1 lb ahi tuna (sushi grade), cut into 1/2” cubes 6 6-inch corn tortillas, cut into 3” by ¾” strips and fried 2…

Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs

What a fantastic combination of flavors in these goat cheese stuffed figs with cassis glaze! With the layered sweetness from the figs, creamy tang from the goat cheese, and smokiness from the pancetta, this makes a fantastic appetizer. Ingredients 12 green or black mission figs 6 slices pancetta, thinly sliced and cut in half lengthwise…

Butternut Squash Bruschetta

A beautiful pop of color on any holiday table, Chef created this butternut squash bruschetta with homemade ricotta and crispy sage – a perfect pairing for our Jannine Bovet Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. Ingredients 3 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 ½ Tbsp distilled white vinegar 3 tsp salt ½ butternut squash, peeled and…

Meyer Lemon Shortbread Cookies

These Meyer lemon shortbread cookies are a year-round treat! The perfect accompaniment to tea or coffee, they absolutely melt in your mouth. The beautiful glaze leaves such a smooth and delicious canvas for decorating, too. Ingredients for Shortbread Cookies 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup Round Pond…