Pair this savory recipe with our Wine of the Month 2013 Touring Nacional! Combo Reuben INGREDIENTS 1T Russian Dressing 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 2 slices rye bread 4 1-ounce slices Swiss cheese 3 ounces very thinly sliced lean corned beef (about 10 slices) 3 ounces very thinly sliced lean pastrami (about 10 slices) 1/2 cup drained fresh sauerkraut Preparation 1. Make the Russian Dressing and refrigerate until needed. 2. Butter one side of both slices of bread. Melt the rest of the butter on a griddle or in a large skillet over medium heat. Place both slices of bread, buttered side down, on the hot griddle. Top each with 2 slices of cheese. 3. Microwave the corned beef and pastrami,
Pair this iconic recipe with our Wine of the Month 2013 Touring Nacional! Crispy Brussel Sprouts with Goat Cheese INGREDIENTS Olive oil 2 handfuls brussel sprouts goat cheese pecans caramelized onions 2 tsp water + 1 tsp honey (combined) salt and pepper Directions In a large skillet, heat oil over medium/low heat. Wash and remove outer leaves from sprouts. Cut ends off sprout and cut in half. Add brussels sprouts to oil, season with salt and pepper, and cook,, until caramelized, 15 minutes. Turn over and cook for another 10 minutes. Add water/honey -- cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add goat cheese, pecans and caramelized onions. Serve immediately.
When great wine and foods are properly paired, something magical happens. The food and wine enhance each other and thus turn a meal into a culinary experience. This is what you can expect at this Thursday's "Dinner at the Avocado Orchard". Now in its sixth season, the "Dinner at..." series supports local agricultural charities via proceeds from these dinners. Set in amazing locations, these dinners pair the best chefs and wineries in Ventura County, much to the delight of those lucky enough to have purchased a ticket! The dinner starts with an informal tasting of local wine, beer and liquors with passed appetizers. People are seated and then the magic happens. Each plate is paired with
Wine of the Month: 2013 Touriga Nacional Enjoy this fabulous wine this month for 25% off our regular retail price! Club Members can add their membership discount for additional savings!
