Impress your friends and family with this extremely flavorful lasagna-like dish. Written by Shaun Myrick, this celebrated Greek dish makes for the perfect fall Sunday supper or holiday showpiece. We recommend serving with a salad and the delicious 2017 Laurel Glen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Yassou! INGREDIENTS 2 eggplants — about 3 pounds 1 yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ pound…
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Taub Family Outpost's Chef Trevor Anderson created this velvety soup to showcase the flavors of fall in Sonoma Valley. Complemented by the crunchiness of the Curry Granola, there is a marriage of amazing textures, as well as flavors! Serve it as a Thanksgiving Day opener or on a cool fall night. Serves 10 to 12. SOUP INGREDIENTS ¼ pound butter 1 butternut squash, peeled and large dice 1 yellow…
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Families from around the world love this wintery treat, and many cultures have their own special spin. Italian Hot Chocolate is thick and creamy, and almost its own dessert (we never say no to Tiramisu, of course). In the Della Santina house growing up, owner Rob, his siblings, and many cousins loved to delight in a cup of cocoa and listen to stories told by Nonno of his Italian life before coming…
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What better way to drink wine as a precursor to drinking wine at the table than with a cocktail holiday sangria to kick off your holiday feast? We share this fruit-forward fall recipe because we love its pomegranate touch. Pomegranates originated in the region from Iran to Northern India, in season from October through February, and play a part in so much Mediterranean cuisine, like we serve at…
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Recipe submitted by Eric Markson, Sonoma Valley Inn In Sonoma, winter means fresh Dungeness Crab enjoyed by friends and family, highlighted best through Cioppino, a regional dish popularized by California's first Italian immigrants. Often served on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve or both, it's become a seasonal favorite. Cioppino is easy to make, but make sure you use the freshest seafood you can…
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This recipe was created by Marcia Kunde Mickelson and was featured in her latest book Kunde Style-Family, Food and Wine. The crumble features all the fall flavors we love—pears, pecans, cranberries and cinnamon. It serves 6-8 people which is perfect for a family holiday dinner. Pair it with Kunde…
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The holiday season and cool temperatures call for a hearty menu. Impress your guest with a dish other than turkey or ham with a pork rib roast. Plus, a bone-in main protein is a show stopping centre piece for your holiday table! This roast has a crispy exterior and succulent interior, pair it with sides of roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Grab a bottle of Spann Vineyards' Cabernet Franc…
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