Recipes

Here is your handy index with links to all of the great recipes and wine pairings on Craig’s Grape Adventure.  Check back soon as new recipes are added each week.

Main Ingredients	Recipe	Wine Pairing
Alligator Loin, Quinoa	Alligator Loin Poached in Butter and White Wine with Three Remoulade Sauces and Vegetable Quinoa	2010 Dry Creek Vineyard Sonoma County Fumé Blanc, 2009 Breaux Vineyards Jolie Blond Virginia Seyval Blanc
Arepa, Chicken, Avocado	Venezuelan Arepas with Reina Pepiada and Pollo Mechado	2009 Benziger Family Winery Carneros Chardonnay
Artichoke Hearts	Roasted Artichoke Hearts	1998 Jacquart Champagne Blanc de Blanc Brut
Chicken	Curried Chicken and Potato Roti	Chenin Blanc
Chicken	Oven Roasted Chicken Breast Over Garlic Sautéed Fresh Asparagus, Colombian Baby Potatoes, and a Saffron Red Pepper Sauce	2009 Finca Enguera Verdil
Chicken	Seasoned Chicken Breast over Garlic Sautéed Baby Spinach with a Spicy White Wine Strawberry Mango Reduction	2009 Ledson Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Chicken	Thai Chicken in a Peanut, Coconut, Red Curry Sauce	2008 Koonowla Riesling
Chicken	Vinegar Chicken and Duck Fat Fried Garlic Parsley Potatoes	2009 Cornarea Estate Bottled Canale D' Alba Italy Roero Arneis
Chicken	Curry Seared Chicken with a Curry Ginger Orange Reduction	2010 Fox Run Vineyard Finger Lakes Riesling
Chicken, Beef, Pork	Hallacas
Chicken, Guasacaca, Salsa de Ajo	Venezuelan Pepito	2009 Clos Du Bois Sonoma Reserve Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Chicken, Polenta	Smoked Chicken with a Stack of Polenta, Spinach, Ricotta, Pancetta and a Parmesan Crisp	2006 Baron Herzog Chenin Blanc
Chicken, Pumpkin, Risotto	Curried Pumpkin Risotto with Chicken and Peas	2008 Cuvée De Peña Viognier
Chicken, Udon Noodles	Udon Noodle Soup with Thai Curry	2008 Frei Brothers Reserve Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Chickpeas, Channa	Trinidad Doubles, Cucumber Chutney, Trinidad Pepper Sauce	2010 Cupcake Vineyards Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Cod	Pan-Seared Cod Creamy Fennel Ragoût with Black Bean, Jícama, and Grilled Corn Salad	2008 Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay
Cod, Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mushroom Risotto	Fresh Seafood Medley of Cod Fillet, Shrimp, And Bay Scallops in a Turmeric Basil Marinade with Mushroom Risotto and Garlic Sautéed Brussels Sprouts	2009 Benziger Family Winery Sonoma Coast Wente Clone Chardonnay
Channa	Trinidad Doubles, Cucumber Chutney, Trinidad Pepper Sauce	2010 Cupcake Vineyards Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Cod, Shrimp, Bay Scallops	Craig’s Simple Retort–Cod, Shrimp, and Bay Scallops in a Garlic Butter Sauce Over Linguini	2006 Naked Mountain Barrel Fermented Virginia Chardonnay
Crab	Deconstructed Crab Cake Sandwich	Recommend either a Chardonnay, refreshing Pino Grigio, or Viognier
Crab	Deconstructed Maryland Crab Corn Chowder	2006 Buena Vista Carneros Ramal Vineyard Clone 17 RY Chardonnay
Crab	Edwin W. Beitzell's Baked Crab
Cuddle Fish, Scallops, Clams, Mussels	Seafood Fra Diavolo	2010 Three Fox Vineyard Apassionata Virginia Vidal
Dessert	Banana, Strawberry, and Custard Twinkie Colossus	2003 Chateau de Myrat Sauternes
Dessert	Cannoli di Ricotta with Chocolate Chips	2010 Veglio Moscato d’ Asti
Divers Scallops, Flounder Fillet	Butter Poached Divers Scallops, Flounder Fillet over Pesto Fettuccini Paired with a Dry Riesling	Dry Riesling
Duck, Duck Liver, Duck Hearts and Gizzards	Curried Duck with Ginger and Mango, Seared Duck Liver with Plum, Turnip Puree, Duck Gizzard and Heart Salad	2007 Mayo Viognier
Filet Mignon	Tournedos with Béarnaise Sauce, Paired with	1998 Jacquart Champagne Blanc de Blanc Brut
Frog Legs	Frog Legs a la Poulette with Truffle Parsnips	Burgundy (white)
Hamburger, Gorgonzola Cheese	Gorgonzola Juicy Lucy Hamburger with Sautéed Onions and Mushrooms, Garlic Aioli	2009 Cupcake Vineyards Red Velvet
Lamb	Lamb Spinach Ricotta Ravioli in a White Wine Mushroom Cream Sauce	2009 14 Hands Washington State Chardonnay
Lamb	Rosemary, Thyme and Mint Crusted Leg of Lamb	2009 Don Miguel Gascón Malbec
Lobster, Crab	Crab Stuffed Lobster	2009 Santa Cristina Pinot Grigio
New York Strip Steak	Shepherd’s Pie	2006 Ledson Russian River Valley Old Vine Zinfandel
New York Strip Steak	Grilled New York Strip Steak with Craig’s Bourbon Rub, Grilled Garden Fresh Vegetables	2007 Mayo Family Winery Napa Valley Random Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Oyster	Broiled Oysters	2009 Mayo Family Winery Emma's Vineyard Napa Valley Unwooded Sauvignon Blanc
Pork Belly	Braised Pork Belly Coconut Curry Noodle Soup	2010 Bin 106 Twisted River Germany Gewürztraminer
Pork Belly, Broccoflower, Butternut Squash	Soy Braised Pork Belly, Broccoflower Purée, and Curried Butternut Squash Soup	2009 Travis Chardonnay
Pork Crown Roast	Stuffed Pork Crown Roast	2009 Cono Sur Cochagua Valley Chile Viognier and 2009 The Immortal Zin Old Vine Lodi California Zinfandel
Pork Shoulder	Chile Verde	2009 Stoneleigh Marlborough Pinot Noir and 2010 Matua Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Pork Shoulder	Chianti Braised Pork Shoulder With Chianti Reduction over Pan Fried Polenta	2008 Ruffino Aziano DOCG Chianti Classico
Pork Shoulder, Pork Loin, Bacon	Pork Stuffed Pork Wrapped in Pork and Roasted Cauliflower	2009 Caretaker Pinot Noir
Pork, Shrimp, Rice	Chilorio with Mexican Rice and Spicy Grilled Shrimp	Various
Prime Rib, Spinach	Rotisserie Grilled Prime Rib and Spinach Soufflé	2006 Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and 2007 Benziger Family Winery Sonoma Valley Merlot
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups	Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups	Apothic Red California Winemakers Blend
Roast Beef	Beef on Weck	2009 Boisset Family Estates Fleur De Lyeth California Proprietary Blend
Salmon, Peach Pepper Jam	Salmon with Peach Pepper Jam Glaze Colombian Potatoes Garlic Sautéed Asparagus	2009 Sokol Blosser Winery Evolution Oregon White
Fennel Sausage, Latke, Red Cabbage, Fennel	Fennel Sausage, Latke, Red Cabbage, Sautéed Apple, Onion and Fennel	2010 Horton Vineyards Orange County Virginia Viognier
Short Ribs	Braised Short Ribs in a Red Wine Reduction with Rustic Egg Noodles and Red Cabbage	2006 Louis M. Martini Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Short Ribs	Malbec Braised Short Ribs and Pureed Vegetables, Garlic Mashed Potatoes Pearl Mozzrella and Grape Tomatoes with Basil Dressing	2006 Benziger Family Winery North Coast Syrah
Shrimp	Shrimp and Grits	2009 Cuvaison Chardonnay
Shrimp, Poblan Peppers	Chile Rellenos with Peach Pepper Jam
Shrimp, Risotto	Shrimp Risotto	2010 Delaplane Cellars Indian Springs Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
Sirloin	Korean Tacos	Sauvignon Blanc
Skirt Steak	Carne Adobada: Grilled Adobo-Marinated Skirt Steak	2008 Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
Steak, Brussels Sprouts	Steak Tartare and Bacons Sautéed Brussels Sprouts	2008 Cloudline Oregon Pinot Noir, 2008 Xwinery Carneros Napa Valley Truchard Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2009 Trader Joe's California Petit Reserve Tempranillo
Steak, Celery Root	Open Faced Steak Sandwich Topped with Sautéed Celery Root and Leeks	2006 Benziger Family Winery Sonoma County Merlot
Strip Steak, Parsnips	Coffee and Beer Marinated Steak with Truffle Parsnips	2004 McClean Vineyards Estate Private Reserve Paso Robles Syrah
Truffle	Truffle Macaroni and Cheese	2008 Pahlmeyer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Tuna	Fresh Tuna Three Ways; Tuna and Avocado Tartare, Seared tuna with Mango Peach Salsa, and Toasted Fennel and Cumin Crusted Tuna Steak on a Bed of Spicy Summer Vegetable Quinoa	2007 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Mosel Estate Bottled Riesling Kabinet, 2009 Rombauer Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay, 2009 Takutai Nelson New Zealand Pinot Noir
Turkey Scrapple	Turkey Scrapple with Garlic Aioli	2010 Cristobal 1492 Mendoza Verdelho
Veal Kidney	Rognons de Veau	1998 Jacquart Champagne Blanc de Blanc Brut
Zucchini, Shrimp	Zucchini Bruschetta and Zucchini Rings Stuffed with Garlic Sautéed Shrimp with Saffron Zucchini Puree	2009 Sebastiani Sonoma County Chardonnay