Food and Wine :: The Growing Vine

Julia Child’s Recipe for Boeuf Bourguignon

The classic cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking has had a resurgence of popularity with the movie “Julie and Julia”, bringing new fans to the kitchen of the late New England-based master Julia Child. The recipe for beef bourguignon calls for “3 cups of a full-bodied young red wine, such as one of those [...]

Marinated Pork on the grill from Gouveia Vineyards

Try this Portuguese favorite. Great to prepare the night before. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup white wine (recommend: Seyval Blanc) 2 lbs. pork cut into cubes 6 small onions , diced 1/2 cup chopped parsley 1 clove garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 1 tsp paprika 2 tbsp olive oil 1 lb potatoes, peeled & sliced [...]

Candia Vineyards ‘Diamond’ Scampi recipe

Uses flavorful ingredients such as crushed red pepper, orange zest, rosemary, and parsley.

Marinated Pork on the Grill from Gouveia Vineyards

Marinate meat cubes in SEYVAL BLANC for 6-8 hours. Remove meat from wine & set aside in frig.

Thanksgiving ideas from Pilgrim Tim

‘Pilgrim’ Tim, as he is called by The Growing Vine, runs a nice little winery called Plymouth Bay Winery with a gorgeous view of Plymouth harbor. We stopped by this summer and asked for some tips on how to use his wonderful wines. He had a few good tips and he was only just warming [...]

Cranberry & Raspberry Wine Recipes from Pilgrim Tim

‘Pilgrim’ Tim, as he is called by The Growing Vine, runs a nice little winery called Plymouth Bay Winery with a gorgeous view of Plymouth harbor.

Balsamic Roasted Vegetables and Vermont Cranberries

INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves of garlic, pressed and finely chopped 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil 2 large red onions, halved, thinly sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch-thick strips 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch-thick strips [...]

Gouveia Vineyards Mulled Wine

The holidays mean winter weather is fast approaching. A mug of mulled wine is a cozy, toasty treat on a winter’s night as well as a great addition to a holiday gathering. And it’s very easy to make.

Truro Vineyards Spiked Cranberry Relish

You will never prepare another cranberry sauce without using Truro Vineyards Cranberry Red after you’ve tasted this version. The wine gives the cranberries combined with the rosemary a very delicious twist.

Romantic dinner: Sparkling Wine and Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients 8 ounces angel hair pasta 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 1/2 cups champagne or sparkling wine 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons minced shallots 2 plum tomatoes, diced 1 cup heavy cream salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons chopped fresh [...]