Recipe Posts
Maple Creme Brulee
By TGV on 03/10/2012
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup maple syrup 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup maple sugar (or brown sugar) DIRECTIONS: 1. Heat the heavy cream and maple syrup until just before boiling and remove from heat. 2. Mix the eggs, egg yolks and vanilla in a bowl. 3. Pour [...]
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Raspberry Filled Crepes
By TGV on 08/22/2011
For the whipped cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks.
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Nobska Cranberry Blush Butternut Sage Risotto
By TGV on 08/22/2011
Enjoy a Cape Cod Winery favorite recipe – Nobska Cranberry Blush Butternut Sage Risotto. Perfect with your fall turkey.
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Maple Barbecue Sauce
By TGV on 07/25/2011
INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp strong mustard 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 clove fresh garlic, crushed ½ tsp cracked black pepper ½ tsp dry thyme leaves, crushed 1/3 cup NH maple syrup 1/3 cup cooking oil Whisk ingredients together. Use as a basting sauce for chicken, pork chops or spare ribs. Makes about ¾ cup of sauce, [...]
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Tomato Bacon Squares
By TGV on 06/17/2011
INGREDIENTS 6 slices bacon 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/3 cup chopped onion 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 teaspoon dried basil 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 clove crushed garlic 1 refrigerated pizza crust dough 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese DIRECTIONS 1) Preheat oven 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 2) Place bacon [...]
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Amy’s Strawberry Daiquiri
By TGV on 06/17/2011
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh strawberries 1/2 cup light rum 2 tbsp lime juice 1 tsp sugar crushed ice champagne DIRECTIONS 1) In blender or food processor, puree strawberries, rum, lime juice, sugar and ice. You should get a very thick frozen slush. If not, just add more strawberries. You can’t go wrong here. 2) Add [...]
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Strawberry Shortcake from Holberg Orchards
By TGV on 06/17/2011
Serves 8 Ingredients: * 2 cups flour * 3/4 cup milk * 2 1/2 tsp baking powder * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 3 tablespoons sugar * 6 tablespoons butter * 1 quart fresh strawberries * 1/3 cup sugar * 1 1/2 cups whipping cream Prepare strawberries an hour or two before serving. 1) Rinse the [...]
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Cranberry Walnut Quinoa Salad
By TGV on 05/15/2011
Ingredients Water & salt to cook quinoa Salad 2 cups quinoa 2/3 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped parsley 2/3 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup roasted walnuts Vinaigrette 2 T (tablespoons) seasoned rice vinegar 2 T canola oil 1/2 cup fresh orange juice Preparation It really is simple! The most important step is for [...]
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Chorizo-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
By TGV on 05/03/2011
This mouthwatering pork tenderloin is stuffed with chorizo, cheese and spinach. Once you master stuffing a pork tenderloin-you just cut the tenderloin almost in half lengthwise, pound it, fill it and tie it closed with kitchen string-you won’t want it any other way. Ingredients: 1 10-ounce package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1/2 cup [...]
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Maple Pecan Cheesecake
By TGV on 03/15/2011
INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (almost 1 pkg crushed whole graham crackers) 3/4 Stick butter, melted ( 5 1/2 Tablespoons) 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1 teaspoon real maple syrup 4-8 ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature 4 eggs 3 Tablespoons flour 1 cup pure maple syrup 1 cup creme fraiche (or sour [...]
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Sangria Perea
By TGV on 02/17/2011
Yields: 6 Rocks Glasses Ingredients * 3 cups ice cubes * 1/4 cup lemon slices * 1/4 cup lime slices * 1/4 cup orange, slices * 1/4 cup pineapple chunks * 1/4 cup seedless grapes * 2 cups red wine* * 1/2 cup peach brandy * 1 cup orange juice * 1 cup lemon/lime soda [...]
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Boyfriend Bait Beef Stroganoff
By TGV on 02/17/2011
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin, well trimmed, meat cut bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch square) 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots 2 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms 2 cups canned beef broth 3 teaspoons cornstarch 1 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Directions Over medium high heat, gently cook beef tenderloin in 2 [...]
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Romantic dinner: Sparkling Wine and Shrimp Pasta
By TGV on 02/17/2011
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 [...]
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Truro Vineyards Spiked Cranberry Relish
By TGV on 11/29/2010
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.
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Gouveia Vineyards Mulled Wine
By TGV on 11/25/2010
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.
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Balsamic Roasted Vegetables and Vermont Cranberries
By TGV on 11/19/2010
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 [...]
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Cranberry & Raspberry Wine Recipes from Pilgrim Tim
By TGV on 11/09/2010
‘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.
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Marinated Pork on the Grill from Gouveia Vineyards
By TGV on 11/08/2010
Marinate meat cubes in SEYVAL BLANC for 6-8 hours. Remove meat from wine & set aside in frig.
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Candia Vineyards ‘Diamond’ Scampi recipe
By TGV on 11/08/2010
Uses flavorful ingredients such as crushed red pepper, orange zest, rosemary, and parsley.
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Wine & Food
How to eat politely in Japan
By TGV on 08/21/2011
Once everyone’s glass has been filled, the usual starting signal is a chorus of ‘kanpai’, which means ‘cheers!’
Food-Wine Matching
By TGV on 08/21/2011
Whether selecting a bottle to accompany a take-away, or choosing different wines for each course at a dinner party, there are a number of basic guidelines.
Ask the Winemaker: Sulfites
By TGV on 08/22/2011
Many people wonder what to think when they see “Contains Sulfites” on wine labels. Betsy emailed us to ask: “Why are there sulfites in your wine?” Sulfite is an antioxidant and antibacterial compound that has been used in wine for hundreds of years. (European wine typically has as much-or more-sulfites than American wine; they just [...]
Italian Cooking Classes at Dalice Elizabeth’s Winery and Cooking School, CT
By TGV on 09/19/2011
When you arrive at Dalice Elizabeth’s Winery and Cooking School, located on beautiful Amos Lake in Preston Connecticut, you will hear happy laughter and chatter as guests enjoy a unique cooking experience.
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