Recipe and Wine Pairing Calendar: December 2013

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

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Steamed Mussels with Lemon, Onion, and Wine (Mijillones al Limón)

Photo: Jan Smith

Pair with: Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay
Steamed Mussels with Lemon, Onion, and Wine (Mijillones al Limón) Recipe

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Baked Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cheese

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

Pair with: Produttori del Barbaresco 2004
Baked Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cheese Recipe

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Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Alfredo Sauce Over Pasta

Pair with: Zaca Mesa Viognier 2006
Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Alfredo Sauce Over Pasta Recipe

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Easy Bistro Chicken

Photo: Oxmoor House

Pair with: Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare Rose 2006
Easy Bistro Chicken Recipe

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Taku Lodge Basted Grilled Salmon

James Carrier

Pair with: Owen Roe Sharecropper's Pinot Noir Oregon 2006
Taku Lodge Basted Grilled Salmon Recipe

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Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza

Randy Mayor; Jen Rotenstreich

Pair with: Sebastiani Vineyards and Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County 2006
Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza Recipe

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Lobster Thermidor

Randy Mayor

Pair with: Elk Cove Vineyards Estate Riesling 2006
Lobster Thermidor Recipe

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Classic Lasagna

Pair with: Niebaum-Sppola Merlot Estate 2006
Classic Lasagna Recipe

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Spice-Crusted Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce

Pair with: Domane Wachau Gruner Veltliner Federspeil Terrassen 2007
Spice-Crusted Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce Recipe

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Grilled Pork Roast With Fruit Compote

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

Pair with: Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss Riesling Andlau 2007
Grilled Pork Roast With Fruit Compote Recipe

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Golden Onion Strata with Gruyère and Prosciutto

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Pair with: Trimbach Reserve Pinot Gris 2005
Golden Onion Strata with Gruyère and Prosciutto Recipe

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Jan's Roasted Chicken

Pair with: Christophe Pacalet Cotes de Brouilly 2006
Jan's Roasted Chicken Recipe

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Pan-Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Molasses

Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

Pair with: Caro Amancaya 2007
Pan-Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Molasses Recipe

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Shrimp Pad Thai

Photo: Lee Harrelson

Pair with: Pieropan Soave Classico la Rocca 2005
Shrimp Pad Thai Recipe

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Bacon-wrapped Shrimp with Basil-Garlic Stuffing

Howard L. Puckett

Pair with: Kanonkop Pinotage 2005
Bacon-wrapped Shrimp with Basil-Garlic Stuffing Recipe

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Chicken, Squash, and Chard with Bacon

Pan-Roasted Chicken, Squash, and Chard Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Pair with: Vipra Bigi Bianca 2007
Chicken, Squash, and Chard with Bacon Recipe

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Veal Osso Buco with Gremolata

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Pair with: Pouilly-Fuisse Laboure-Roi 2006
Veal Osso Buco with Gremolata Recipe

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Tortellini with Eggplant and Peppers

Photo: Dana Gallagher; Styling: Anna Last

Pair with: Il Frappato Valle Dell'Acate 2008
Tortellini with Eggplant and Peppers Recipe

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Sun-Dried Tomato Meat Loaf

Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Pair with: Owen Roe Sharecropper's Pinot Noir Oregon 2006
Sun-Dried Tomato Meat Loaf Recipe

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Spicy Lamb Stew with Parsnips and Figs

Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

Pair with: Chateau Moulin-Haut-Larogue 2005
Spicy Lamb Stew with Parsnips and Figs Recipe

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Thyme and Spice-Rubbed Roast Beef Tenderloin au Jus

Pair with: Palliser Pinot Noir Martinborough 2005
Thyme and Spice-Rubbed Roast Beef Tenderloin au Jus Recipe

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Sausage, Escarole, and White Bean Ragout

Lee Harrelson

Pair with: Bonny Doon Vin Gris De Cigare Rose 2006
Sausage, Escarole, and White Bean Ragout Recipe

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Hunter's Stew

Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro; Food Styling: Jill Melton

Pair with: Chateau du Trignon Rasteau Cotes-du-Rhone Villages
Hunter's Stew Recipe

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Spice-Crusted Salmon with Citrus Sauce

Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Pair with: Zin Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl 2004
Spice-Crusted Salmon with Citrus Sauce Recipe

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Spaghetti Carbonara

Photo: Leo Gong; Styling: Dan Becker

Pair with: Marchesi di Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Nipozzano Riserva 2004
Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

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Hearty Beef and Potato Stew

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Pair with: E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2005
Hearty Beef and Potato Stew Recipe

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Chicken Cacciatore

Photo: Dana Gallagher

Pair with: Altanuta Pinot Grigio 2007
Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

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Turkey Breast with Spinach-Feta Stuffing

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Cindy Barr

Pair with: Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2006
Turkey Breast with Spinach-Feta Stuffing Recipe

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Beef Bourguignonne with Egg Noodles

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke and Celine Chenoweth

Pair with: Owen Roe Sharecropper's Pinot Noir Oregon
Beef Bourguignonne with Egg Noodles Recipe

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Beef Tenderloin with Port and Blue Cheese

Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Port Reduction and Blue Cheese

Photo: Beau Gustafson; Styling: Jan Gautro

Pair with: Veroni Chianti Rufina
Beef Tenderloin with Port and Blue Cheese Recipe

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Spaghetti Alla Norma

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Pair with: Rutherford Ranch Zinfandel
Spaghetti Alla Norma Recipe

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Bottles and Bites: December 2013

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Steamed Mussels with Lemon, Onion, and Wine (Mijillones al Limón)

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Baked Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cheese

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Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Alfredo Sauce Over Pasta

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Easy Bistro Chicken

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Taku Lodge Basted Grilled Salmon

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Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza

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Lobster Thermidor

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Classic Lasagna

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Spice-Crusted Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce

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Grilled Pork Roast With Fruit Compote

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Golden Onion Strata with Gruyère and Prosciutto

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Jan's Roasted Chicken

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Pan-Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Molasses

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Shrimp Pad Thai

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Bacon-wrapped Shrimp with Basil-Garlic Stuffing

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Chicken, Squash, and Chard with Bacon

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Veal Osso Buco with Gremolata

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Tortellini with Eggplant and Peppers

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Sun-Dried Tomato Meat Loaf

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Spicy Lamb Stew with Parsnips and Figs

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Thyme and Spice-Rubbed Roast Beef Tenderloin au Jus

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Sausage, Escarole, and White Bean Ragout

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Hunter's Stew

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Spice-Crusted Salmon with Citrus Sauce

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Spaghetti Carbonara

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Hearty Beef and Potato Stew

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