Recipes

Appetizers

• Adrienne's Curry Dip

  Daughter Adrienne treated me to this dip with roasted beet chips when I visited her a few years ago-quite tasty and goes with veggies, crackers or crostini.

• Almond Cheddar Crackers

  Great cracker to have on hand during the holidays-makes enough for a home baked gift too.

  Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

• Apple, Brie, and Pomegranate Flatbread

  A quick and easy appetizer bringing in thoughts of spring and warm days ahead.

• Bacon Wrapped Dates

  Savory, smoky, tasty treats for happy hour or any hour!

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Classico

• Breadsticks

  Brenda Simoneau shared this great recipe on her blog which contains photos of each step in the process.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Broiled Feta with Garlicky Cherry Tomatoes and Capers

  A tasty way to use up some of those cherry tomatoes-use different colors for a striking appetizer. 

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Bruschetta with Sauteed Greens

  This delicious recipe using winter greens on bruschetta will liven any appetizer tray. 

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Bruschetta with Warm Goat Cheese, Roasted Asparagus, and Pistachio Pesto

  Spring flavors come together nicely with a touch of basil and rich pistachios pairing with the asparagus.

  Wine Pairing: Dry Rosé of Zinfandel

• Carrot Hummus with Spring Vegetable Crudités

  Hummus with a twist-carrots! Perfect for spring and summer get togethers.

• Charcuterie Board with Sweet-Sharp Mustard Sauce

  A versatile appetizer board with a sauce you can change according to your preferences. From Elizabeth Karmel.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Zinfandel

• Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread

  A great side to any meal with its rich garlic-cheesy flavor. Soup or stew, salad or grilled chicken it will pair well!

• Cheesy Herby Quick Bread

  This recipe is from Dorie Greenspan, www.doriegreenspan.com, and is the perfect accompaniment to an appetizer tray with wine of course.

• Cheesy Tomato Dip

  A tasty appetizer anytime of the year but especially the cooler months.

  Wine Pairing: Friends Red Sangiovese Sonoma Classico

• Creamy Radish Dip

  An easy dip to make-and the radish is a bit crunchy and spicy.

• Crostini

  Use this recipe to make the base ingredient for dips, toppings and more.

• French Onion Bites with Port-Onion Jam

  Gary Gross, our Tasting Room Manager, developed the topping for this appetizer after Julie gave him the original French Onion Bites recipe.

  Wine Pairing: Friends Red Port

• Goat Cheese & Fried Shallot Dip

  Have an overabundance of veggies? Here is a flavorful dip from Janet Fletcher of Planet Cheese.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay

• Gougères with Pimento Cheese

  These take some time to create but worth every minute for these delectable cheese puffs.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Green Goddess Dip with Crudite

  Piquant and vibrant, this dip is so tasty-you can make it vegan or vegetarian with a simple exchange or two.

• Leek & Goat Cheese Tarte Flamiche with Apple-Endive Salad

  This tart from Northern France is perfect any time.  Served hot, cold or anywhere in between; it goes great with a glass or two of Pedroncelli Sauvignon Blanc.

  Wine Pairing: Friends White

• Marianne's Mix

  The Nuts & Bolts recipe renamed in honor of Marianne Pedroncelli.

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Pecorino and Warm Olives

  Just about any sheep’s milk cheese would be a compatible partner for these seasoned olives. Try pecorino toscano, France’s Abbaye de Belloc, Carr Valley Marisa from Wisconsin or a Spanish Manchego. Aged goat cheeses, such as Dutch goat Gouda or Spanish Garrotxa, would work, too. The olives improve if made a day ahead. Let stand at room temperature, covered, and rewarm gently before serving with cocktails or the evening’s first glass of wine. Adapted from The Cheese Course.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Dry Rosé of Zinfandel Sonoma Classico

• Pistachio Feta Dip

  The perfect summertime dip! This recipe comes from Janet Fletcher, Planet Cheese, with this note: Adapted from a recipe on Tasting Table from Shuka Restaurant in New York City. 

• Queso Fundido

  For a cheesy appetizer this is very flavorful-the chorizo adds some kick!

  Wine Pairing: Dry Rosé of Zinfandel

• Salmon Mousse

  An easy appetizer especially good during with water crackers or sliced baguette.

  Wine Pairing: Dry Rosé of Zinfandel

• Shrimp Scampi

  While you usually serve this over pasta, you can easily add it to a buffet as an appetizer.

  Wine Pairing: Friends White

• Spice Roasted Chickpeas

  A great recipe with many options for flavoring this snack. From the blog "On the Table Today".

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White Dry Rosé of Zinfandel Friends Red Sangiovese Sonoma Classico Zinfandel

• Super Easy & Delicious Zucchini Butter

  Looking for an unusual way to serve zucchini as an appetizer? This recipe from @kitchn by Jennie Cook will deliver.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Friends White

• Three Cheese Crackers

  A great cracker recipe that is wine friendly. A recipe adapted from Smitten Kitchen

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White Dry Rosé of Zinfandel Pinot Noir Friends Red Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel Petite Sirah

• Truffled Grilled-Cheese Mini Bites

  This "Happy Hour Panini" is perfect because it is easy and most of all delicious with wine!

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay

• Zucchini Tots

  A yummy way to get your vegetables.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Zuchini Bread & Butter Pickles

  2nd generation member Margaret Pedroni's easy recipe for some delicious pickles.