Main Course Recipes & Wine Pairings

Beef Wellington
with creamy peppercorn sauce

This is an 'easy' version of beef wellington, using ready-made phyllo dough rather than having to make dough from scratch.

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Braised Beef Short Ribs
with cheddar polenta

Beef short ribs are a great go-to dish for entertaining - they are flavorfu and require minimal effort after the initial prep.

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Butternut Squash Ravioli
with brown butter sage sauce

Roasting the squash, toasting the walnuts and browning the butter for the sauce all brings out deep yet subtle flavors.

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Chicken Cutlets
with green spanish olives & caper berries

A bright, lemony sauce showcases the briny, complex flavors of green olives and caper berries.

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Chicken Saltimbocca
with creamy prosciutto & sage sauce

This dish is a spin on a classic Saltimbocca recipe - using the prosciutto and sage to build a delicious, creamy sauce.

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Curried Cauliflower
with chickpeas & potatoes

A complex, layered yellow curry flavors a mix of cauliflower, chickpeas and potatoes in this satisfying yet healthy recipe.

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Easter Ham Dinner
with smoked shoulder & scalloped potatoes

Smoked shoulder is more flavorful and buttery than traditional ham. We pair ours with cherry-pineapple ssauce and creamy scalloped potatoes.

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Grilled BBQ Pork Ribs
with spicy jalapeno & peanut marinade

This recipe is a mix of influences - a bit of Mexican flair with jalapenos and lime, combined with Thai-style peanuts and garlic.

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Grilled Salmon
with sour cream dill sauce and asparagus

This recipe's elegance and simplicity bring out the pure flavors of each ingredient, with a refreshing lightness and lemony tang.

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Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin
with collard greens & chive mashed potatoes

This is a playful take on classic barbeque: delicately marinated pork, with creamy chive mashed potatoes and collard greens.

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Lobster Macaroni & Cheese

While combining traditionally 'gourmet' lobster with 'homey' mac & cheese may seem like a culture clash, try it. You will be converted!

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Strip Steak
with red wine sauce & parmesan fries

NY Strip has great full flavor and meaty texture. Red wine sauce gets a boost from shallots, and slow reduction concentrates flavors.

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Porcini Mushroom Risotto
with fresh asparagus

Using a stock that is flavored with the primary ingredient - porcini mushrooms - deepens and itensifies the risotto's flavors.

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Ribeye Steak 'Steakhouse Dinner'
with creamed spinach and steak sauce

Looking to save money? Make a fancy steakhouse dinner at home: delicious ribeye steak, creamed spinach and a homemade steak sauce.

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Stuffed Chicken Breast
with feta, olives & roasted red pepper

The Mediterranean stuffing, with Kalamata olives, tangy feta and roasted red peppers, boasts tremendous flavor and creamy texture.

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Swordfish Puttanesca

Tart, briny olives and capers tempered by rich pine nuts and sweet tomatoes counterbalance the oily texture of the swordfish.

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Trout Almondine
with spanish tortilla

Spanish tortilla is an egg dish made with potatoes and onion. Rustic and delicious, we love it with an equally simple pan-seared trout.

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Turkey Meatloaf
with chunky vegetables & spicy glaze

Lean ground turkey makes this a healthier choice. A spicy, thick glaze keeps the meat most, and thick-chopped vegetables are flavorful and add a tasty crunch.

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