Recipes

Sauvignon Blanc

• Arugula and Melon Salad with Crisp Prosciutto

  Melon is so refreshing and the flavors of peppery arugula pair well with the crispy prosciutto.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Bay Shrimp Salad (or Sandwich)

  This is an easy and delicious recipe for spring and summer meals. From Michele Anna Jordan who is author of the new “Good Cook’s” series. Email her at michele@micheleannajordan. com and visit her blog at pantry.blogs.pressdemocrat.com.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Baked Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini

  A great recipe found on Janet Fletcher's enewsletter Planet Cheese. The recipe is from My Calabria by Rosetta Costantino with Janet Fletcher (W.W.Norton).

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

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  Braised Fennel & Celery

  Two great vegetables in a delicious side dish. By Michele Anna Jordan pantry.blogs.pressdemocrat.com

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Bruschetta with Sauteed Greens

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

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Caeser Salad with Rock Shrimp

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Dry Rosé of Zinfandel

• Chicken and Rice Pilaf

  A delicious anytime of the year chicken recipe from the San Francisco Chronicle food page.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Chicken with Leeks and Potatoes

  An easy dish to put together-springtime leeks are delicious in this one pan meal.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Chicken Apricot Curry

  This delicious recipe comes from our local paper, the Press Democrat, by Michele Anna Jordan--she pairs food and wine so beautifully we asked if we could share it here. Go to her website for more inspired recipes.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Chicken Tortilla Soup

  An easy, healthy version of this soup.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Corvina with roasted beets, beet greens and orange gremolata

  This is a my take on the recipe I found on epicurious.com

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Couscous Salad with Eggplant, Zucchini, Tomatoes & Chickpeas

  This recipe was developed by Michele Anna Jordan, writer for the Food & Wine column in the Press Democrat, specifically for our Bushnell Vineyard Zinfandel.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Green Chile Chowder

  Another tasty dish from local chef Michele Anna Jordan who is author of the new "Good Cook’s" series. Email her at michele@micheleannajordan. com and visit her blog at pantry.blogs.pressdemocrat.com.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Fettuccine and White Bean Soup

  This soup comes together nicely with some salty prosciutto accenting the beans and pasta.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Cabernet Sauvignon

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  Grilled Fish with Chermoula Sauce

  This is a recipe from the Chile Pepper magazine as found in The Blade a newspaper in Canada. I was intrigued by the north African flavors and was not disappointed as it went very well with the swordfish I had on hand.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Halibut with Spicy Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette

  A delicious combination, this recipe hails from Simple Life, an online magazine.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Mexican Tortilla Chicken Soup

  This is our go-to wintertime soup-I found this delicious version by Katie Workman in our local paper.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White Friends Red Zinfandel

• Moroccan Lemon Shish Kebabs

  A great recipe from one of my favorite recipe sites: www.foodista.com

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Pan-Roasted Cauliflower With Garlic, Parsley and Rosemary

  A great combination of flavors. Perfect cold weather fare.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Olives

  Fresh and easy.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Pasta with Lemon Cream and Prosciutto

  A delicious recipe from Bon Appetit. This pasta recipe below is a perfect example of a dish for any season. Its’ fresh flavors and great ingredients are always available and can be made any time of the year.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White Pinot Noir

• 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

• Rosemary Pasta with Black Olives & Carrots

  From food writer Georgeanne Brennan

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Spaghetti Squash with Persillade & Lemon

  Michele Anna Jordan, Sonoma County chef, cookbook author and resident, wrote about parsley in The Press Democrat for springtime dish ideas. This is one of three.

  You may read about her other recipes and projects here: http://pantry.blogs.pressdemocrat.com/

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Spaghettini with Yellow Tomatoes, Green Olives, Chevre and Capers

  A great recipe for using up summer's tomatoes--use red ones or a mixture of heirloom if you like. By Michele Anna Jordan pantry.blogs.pressdemocrat.com

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc 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

• Spicy Thai Turkey Meatballs

  A delicious blend of flavors-making it a great savory dish. Found on Foodista.com and is created by Mary Subialka. This is a very versatile-it can be made as an appetizer or served over rice for a meal. She provides a green curry option as well.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc 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

• Vegetable Biryani

  A great dish, aromatic and vegetarian. A nice wintertime meal. Found on the foodista.com website.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Vegetarian Cassoulet

  A hearty and flavorful dish with a tasty vegetable combination.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White Petite Sirah

• Warm Chicken Salad

  From the Tasting Table website comes a great chicken dish created and adapted by Jody Williams of Buvette in New York.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Zucchini Tots

  A yummy way to get your vegetables.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Zucchini Noodles with Pistachio-Parsley Pesto

  Another favorite from the recipe website known as The Kitchn. Enjoy zucchini in a different form-as pasta!

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends Red

• Slow Cooked Teriyaki Salmon on bed of Cucumber

  A nice blend of flavors and the warm salmon on a bed of cucumber is the perfect match with the marinade. From Michele Anna Jordan who is the author of 24 books to date, including "The Good Cook’s Book of Salt & Pepper." Email her at catsmilk@sonic.net

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Zucchini Rice Gratin

  A great way to use up zucchini and tomatoes.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Soupe Au Pistou

  A delicious bean soup enhanced by the 'pistou' or pesto in Italian. 

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Shrimp Salad with Avocado and Orange

  Colorful as well as flavorful this packs great flavor into a salad. 

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Dry Rosé of Zinfandel

• Roasted Carrot & Potato Salad

  A delicious recipe from Ken Rochioli of KR Catering Healdsburg CA

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Spring Herb Salad

  Michele Anna Jordan, Sonoma County chef, cookbook author and resident, focused on parsley for spring recipes in The Press Democrat. More here:

  http://pantry.blogs.pressdemocrat.com/

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Zucchini Fritters

  This recipe is by Claudia Roden from her cookbook "Arabesque" and gives some  flavor to a somewhat bland summertime vegetable

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends Red

• 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

• Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Tomato-Corn Salsa, Guacamole, and Lime

  A perfect summer or fall recipe but delicious anytime of the year. A great way to use up tomatoes and corn from the garden.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White Friends Red

• Avocado Toasts with Arugula Pesto and Crisp Cucumber

  This is an easy Saturday lunch or brunch sandwich. Here's a hint: you can easily turn these into crostini by toasting a baguette thinly sliced and downsizing the portions-a pleasing party platter!

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• 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

• Butternut Squash and Leek Soup with Gruyere Pesto Toasts

  Butternut Squash is one of the most flavorful wintertime squash and paired with Leek and Gruyere Toasts makes this extra special. By Sara Moulton

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Asian Pork Shoulder Stew with Anise

  I usually focus on beef for long-cooking stews but found this recipe to be equally appealing and it uses pork in a flavorful broth of ginger and star anise.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White Zinfandel

• Shaved Asparagus Salad with Ricotta

  Asparagus shaved in this salad is a unique way to serve it and along with artisan ricotta this is spring in a bowl! From Chef Julie Logue-Riordan via Janet Fletcher's Planet Cheese enewsletter.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

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  Moroccan Chicken with Roasted Lemons and Green Olives

  Flavorful and easy-two things go together for a delicious dish! Roasted lemons and green olives pair well together.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Weeknight Thai Chicken Curry

  Weeknights or any night this flavorful recipe will be easy and quick so you have more time to relax. From Melissa D'arabian.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White Sonoma Classico

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  Grilled Italian Sausages with Cauliflower, Fennel, Red Onion and Basil Gremolada

  Light spring and summer fare.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma Classico Zinfandel

• Spice-Rubbed Chicken Tacos with Shredded Napa Cabbage, Cilantro and Monterey Jack Cheese

  A tasty combination of spices lends itself to a flavorful and easy dish. 

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Zinfandel

• Charred Cauliflower With Anchovies, Capers and Olives

  A tasty combination of flavors makes this a great main dish or side dish-serve with grilled fish or chicken if you wish.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Snap Pea Salad

  I’ll let our friend and wine club member John Dewitt tell the story of this salad: “In 2011 our daughter came to visit us during a hot Phoenix summer. She made the salad for us and told us she first had it at the Union Square Cafe. She asked for the recipe and they referred her to their newsletter. Since then we have found many different takes on the recipe but the original is by far the best. Crunchy, cold, and wonderfully refreshing. At our house it’s referred to as Kaija’s USC Salad. And we rarely have leftovers!”

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Dry Rosé of Zinfandel

• Rice with Chickpeas, Lemon and a Bouquet of Herbs

  In this recipe, by local chef Michele Anna Jordan, she brings together a touch of sweetness for a side dish with both carrots and the maple syrup-just a touch to bring out the umami of roasting the veggie along with the deep flavor of bacon. 

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

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  Bacon-Shrimp Kebabs

  Julie's notes: Once I saw this used bacon and shrimp together in a kebab I was intrigued-how delicious is this combination? From the marinade for the shrimp (orange-chardonnay-cumin) along with the Comeback sauce (you will be coming back for more!) this is a so simple and tasty. I paired it with a fennel-beet salad with Point Reyes Blue Cheese crumbles.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Tomato & Corn Chowder with Salmon, Ginger, & Lemongrass

  Summertime soup? Yes! This brings together a few choice ingredients with layers of flavor and a light touch for warm nights. 

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Spaghettini with Zucchini Noodles, Wax Beans & Basil

  This easy mid-week recipe combines great summer veggies with a touch of basil for a satisfying and tasty pasta dish. 

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Cioppino

  When crab season is on here in northern California this Cioppino recipe from another favorite local chef Michele Anna Jordan is the perfect combination of fresh herbs and a bit of spice from my favorite player red pepper flakes. It even uses the crab shells in a homemade broth to bring even more deliciousness to your bowl.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Zinfandel

• Roasted Butternut Squash and Fennel Soup with Fried Sage

  Lots of flavor with the fennel and sage complementing the sweetness of the squash. From Discover California Wines.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Garlic Prawns with Warm Cucumber and Ginger Salad

  Spring brings lighter fare and this recipe is perfect-a touch of spice to lift the flavors and cool cucumbers over greens. From Discover California Wines.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

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  Grilled Chicken Salad with Feta, Mint and Toasted Pita Croutons

  An easy dish for those hot summer days-tasty and the vinaigrette is also the marinade!

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Mac & Cheese with Fresh Peas, Cauliflower and Toasted Garlic Breadcrumbs

  A tasty recipe from Discover CA Wines-a great way to change up the Mac and Cheese game.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Braised Fish with Fennel, Tomatoes and Olives

  An easy to put together and quick recipe with lots of fennel flavor!

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Sauteed Scallops with Angel Hair Pasta

  A great tried and true recipe that is quick, easy and most importantly flavorful.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Sea Bass with Sweet Potatoes, Spinach and Salsa Rustica (1)

  Roasting the sweet potatoes in a sheet pan carmelizes the flavors, the delicate Sea Bass is added later and is topped by a delicious salsa rustica.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Joanne Weir's Spring Caprese Salad

  Janet Fletcher, Planet Cheese, shared this recipe by famed television chef Joanne Weir. A wonderful spring dish-Janet added her preferences which guild the lily.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

  A great use of roasted butternut squash with a flavorful lively dressing. 

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• White Sea Bass with Orange-Mango Sauce

  This delicate fish is perfect for the tanty-sweet sauce. Serve over Jasmine rice.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Dry Rosé of Zinfandel

• Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado Cream and Sungold Tomatoes

  From local Sonoma County chef this tostada recipe if best during the heat of the summer--a cool dish with lots of flavor.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Grilled Zucchini, Corn and Orzo Salad

  A quick dish made with summer's harvest.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Creamy Artichoke Soup

  Artichokes are a favorite and are so perfect for this soup.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Chilled Melon Soup with Goat Cheese Cream and Fennel Pollen

  This Chilled Melon Soup with Goat Cheese Cream and Fennel Pollen was featured at our A Harvest Celebration party in October 2023 paired with our Giovanni & Giulia Sauvignon Blanc. It was a crowd favorite.
  
  Recipe create goes to Chef Kristine Gallagher of A Savvy Kitchen.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• 7 Can Soup

  A perfect mid-week meal that takes just minutes to put together-I include my notes on making this a lower sodium recipe.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• Paprika Chicken and Spinach with White Wine Butter Thyme Sauce

  An easy and tasty chicken dish; easily doubles or triples for a crowd.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Friends White

• Broccoli Pesto with Penne

  From Discover CA Wines this is a great recipe for spring and with the light flavors matches well with white wines.

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Gougères with Pimento Cheese

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

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

• California Style Clam Bake

  Clams are such a great conveyor of flavors--cook up some pasta and let it soak up the sauce!

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

• Sweet Potato Crostini with Brie

  Instead of bread try sweet potatoes for a lighter appetizer.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc