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By: Seared Scallops with Barley Salad Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Seared Scallops with Barley Salad Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:23:51 +0000

[…] Directions:1. Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a post with 1 teaspoon of salt.2. Add 1 cup rinsed barley, return to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-high and boil uncovered until soft (30-minutes).3. Drain and set aside to cool.4. In a frying pan, fry bacon until crisp (do not discard pan).5. Transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.6. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess liquid and season with salt and pepper.7. Using the frying pan, heat the bacon fat on high until it starts to smoke.8. Add 1/2 of the scallops and cook undisturbed for 2-minutes. 9. Flip scallops and cook the other side undisturbed for 2-minutes.10. In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, cider vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. 11. In a large salad bowl, add sliced fennel, apple, and frisée. 12. Add the vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.13. Add in the cooled barley and mix well.14. Top with bacon and fennel fronds.Wine Pairings:We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner.ProseccoOur Seared Scallops with Barley Salad recipe goes great with a chilled Prosecco. The scallops are slightly sweet, while the salad has flavors of both salty and sweet. Proseccos tend to have a creamier, slightly sweet character than a French Champagne. They are refreshing and the citrus notes pair well with the scallops, apple and bacon. Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Prosecco wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Lemon Garlic Rosemary Roasted Chicken Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Lemon Garlic Rosemary Roasted Chicken Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 05:43:30 +0000

[…] Our Lemon Garlic Rosemary Roasted Chicken recipe is an easy recipe to make. The flavors of the lemon, garlic and fresh rosemary penetrate the meat of the chicken, resulting in a delicious and aromatic dish.This recipe is property of GreatChefRecipes.comIngredients:1 whole chicken (3-5 pounds)2 tablespoons kosher saltFreshly cracked black pepper4 rosemary sprigs2 heads of garlic, halved3 lemons, halved3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oilDirections:1. Let chicken sit at room temperature (30-minutes to 1-hour prior to cooking.)2. Preheat the oven to 425F.3. In a small bowl mix the salt and pepper. 4. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and pour 1/2 of the salt and pepper into the chicken cavity.5. Place rosemary, 2 garlic halves and 2 lemons inside of the chicken.6. Place chicken in a cast iron skillet, Dutch oven or a small roasting pan.7. Pour the oil onto the chicken and evenly coat it with your hands.8. Sprinkle the rest of the salt and pepper over the chicken.9. Place any extra lemons or garlic around the chicken.10. Cook for 1-hour to 1-hour and 20-minutes (until chicken reaches 165F.)11. When the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and lightly tent it with foil for 10-minutes.Wine Pairings:We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner.ProseccoOur Lemon Garlic Rosemary Roasted Chicken recipe has lemon notes which are paired with the herb flavors of the rosemary. With the strong flavors, you want something light and creamy. I chose a Prosecco. Proseccos tend to have a creamier, slightly sweet character than a French Champagne. They are refreshing and citrus notes pairs really well with the lemon and rosemary. Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Prosecco wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Roasted Cornish Game Hens Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Roasted Cornish Game Hens Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 04:23:23 +0000

[…] Our Roasted Cornish Game Hens recipe is an easy recipe that provides big flavor to the game hens. The smoked paprika with the citrus and herbs packs a nice punch of flavor! This recipe is property of GreatChefRecipes.com Ingredients: 4 whole Cornish game hens 4 sprigs rosemary 8 sprigs thyme 2 large onions, quartered 12 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 1 lemons cut in slices 4 tablespoons olive oil Dry rub 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons pepper 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning 4 teaspoons smoked paprika 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Directions: 1. In a small bowl, combine the dry rub ingredients. 2. Preheat oven to 425F. 3. Pat the hens dry with paper towels. 4. Season the inside and outside of the hens with dry rub seasoning. 5. In a roasting pan add the onions and lemons. 6. Layer in the rosemary, thyme and garlic. 7. Place the hens on the ingredients and drizzle them with olive oil. 8. Bake the hens for 50-55 minutes. The hens will be done when the thickest part of the breast registers 165F. 9. Remove the hens and let them rest for 20-minutes. Wine Pairings: We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner. Champagne This Roasted Cornish Game Hens recipe is a nice flavorful dish that goes great with a Dry Brut Champagne. The smoke from the paprika and citrus notes, accompany a dry Champagne perfectly. Champagnes have citrus, yellow apple, cream, almond and toast notes. Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Champagnes-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Grilled Lobster Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Grilled Lobster Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:14:06 +0000

[…] Our Grilled Lobster recipe is a foolproof easy recipe that produces fantastic tasting lobster tails. This recipe is DELICIOUS! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 4 lobster tails (8-10 oz), thawed 1/4 cup grapeseed oil Directions: 1. Preheat grill to direct medium-heat (350-450F.) 2. In a small bowl, mix the paprika, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, salt, sugar and cayenne. 3. Cut about halfway through the center of each lobster tail lengthwise. 4. Insert a soaked bamboo skewer, or a metal skewer lengthwise to prevent the lobster tails from curling. 5. Brush the tails with the oil and season with the mixed spices. 6. Grill the lobster meat side down for 6-minutes. 7. Flip the tails and grill for 5-minutes. Wine Pairings: We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner. Champagne This Grilled Lobster Recipe is a nice flavorful dish that goes great with Champagne. The nice light, slightly rich lobster meat pairs perfectly with Champagne. Champagnes have citrus, yellow apple, cream, almond and toast notes. Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Champagnes-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Enchiladas Suizas Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Enchiladas Suizas Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:03:39 +0000

[…] Suizas is a creamy sauce that is usually made with tomatillos, onions, cilantro and green peppers. Our Enchiladas Suizas Recipe combines these ingredients to make a creamy light tasting sauce that pairs well with the chicken. Ingredients: 8 tomatillos 2 serrano peppers 1/4 white onion 1 garlic clove 1/2 cup Mexican crema 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 12 corn tortillas Vegetable Oil 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup shredded Oaxaca cheese Directions: Salsa Verde 1. In a large saucepan, bring tomatillos, serranos, white onion, garlic and 4 cups water to a boil. 2. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-minutes (until tomatillos are tender.) 3. Transfer the vegetables and 1-cup cooking liquid to a blender or food processor. 4. Add crema and cilantro and blend until pureed. Enchiladas 1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium heat. 2. Using tongs, dip tortillas (one at a time) into the oil for a few seconds per side (add more oil as needed.) 3. Transfer finished tortillas to a paper towel lined plate to drain. 4. Season chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. 5. Preheat oven to 350F. 6. Grease a 13×9 baking dish. 7. Fill the center of each tortilla with chicken, roll it up and arrange in a baking dish, seam side down. 8. Cover enchiladas with the rest of the salsa Verde and sprinkle with cheese. 9. Bake 25-30 minutes until the cheese starts to turn golden brown. 10. A few garnish ideas- red onion, cilantro, jalapenos, crema. Wine Pairings: We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner. Prosecco Our Enchiladas Suizas recipe is a creamy dish with the subtle flavors of the chicken paired with a creamy light salsa Verde. I found this dish to pair very well with a Prosecco. Proseccos tend to have a creamier, slightly sweet character than a French Champagne. They are refreshing and citrus notes pairs really well with the enchiladas. Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Prosecco wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Coq au Vin Blanc Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Coq au Vin Blanc Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 03:39:14 +0000

[…] Coq au Vin is a French dish which is literally chicken with wine. The traditional Coq au Vin recipes use red wine; however, there are derivations to the classical dish. One variation is Coq au Vin Blanc, chicken with white wine. Our Coq au Vin Blanc recipe uses a dry white wine and pairs well with this dish. Ingredients: 3 lbs. chicken (we like to use chicken breasts, as it’s easier to eat and not as messy) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 bacon strips, diced 1 large sweet onion, diced 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 pint cremini mushrooms, sliced 2 cups dry white wine 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Directions: 1. Pat chicken dry, and then season with salt and pepper. 2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. 3. Add the chicken to the skillet and brown (4-minutes/ side). 4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. 5. Add the bacon the skillet and sauté for 3-minutes. 6. Add the onion and sauté for 5-minutes. 7. Add the garlic and mushrooms and sauté for 5-6 minutes. 8. Add the chicken back to the skillet. 9. Add the wine and mustard and stir to combine. 10. Cover the skillet and simmer on medium-low for 20-minutes. 11. Uncover the skillet and add the cream. 12. Simmer for 10-minutes. 13. Garnish with parsley and serve. Wine Pairings: We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner. Prosecco Our Coq au Vin Blanc recipe is a creamy dish with the subtle flavors of the chicken paired with a creamy buttery wine sauce. I found this dish to pair very well with a Prosecco. Proseccos tend to have a creamier, slightly sweet character than a French Champagne. They are refreshing and citrus notes pairs really well with the Coq au Vin Blanc. Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Prosecco wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Shrimp Salad with Dill Cream Sauce Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Shrimp Salad with Dill Cream Sauce Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:29:59 +0000

[…] Our Shrimp Salad with Dill Cream Sauce Recipe is a great dish for the summer. It can be served as an appetizer or even as a main dish. Ingredients: 1 lemon, zest removed with a vegetable peeler, halved, divided 1 cup white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons salt 6 cups water 1 lb. jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined 2 celery stalks, chopped 3/4 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill, plus more for serving Freshly ground black pepper 1 head butter lettuce Directions: 1. Combine lemon zest, vinegar, sugar, salt and 6 cups of water in a large pot. 2. Squeeze in juice from 1/2 lemon and bring to a rolling boil. 3. Remove pot from the heat and add shrimp. 4. Let it sit until the shrimp is opaque (3-4 minutes). 5. Use a slotted spoon and transfer shrimp to a plate and chill in the freezer until cool (10-minutes). Make sure that you do not have any lemon zest with the shrimp. 6. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, celery, cream and dill. 7. Squeeze in juice of remaining lemon and toss to combine. 8. Season with salt and pepper. 9. Arrange lettuce on a platter or bowl and top with shrimp and additional dill. *You can also add a little more lemon to your liking. Wine Pairings: We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner. Prosecco Our Shrimp Salad with Dill Cream Sauce recipe is a salad that has lemon citrus notes that are cut by the creamy herby dill sauce. I found this salad to pair very well with a Prosecco. Proseccos tend to have a creamier, slightly sweet character than a French Champagne. They are refreshing and citrus notes pair well with the dill flavors that emanate from this salad. Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Prosecco wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Sautéed Chilean Sea Bass Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Sautéed Chilean Sea Bass Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Mon, 17 May 2021 14:47:48 +0000

[…] Our Sautéed Chilean Sea Bass recipe is an easy recipe to make that is big on flavor. The sea bass forms a nice crust and is topped with a caper butter sauce. Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour for dredging, seasoned with salt and pepper 1.5 to 2 pounds Chilean Sea Bass fillets 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon butter, softened 2 tablespoons drained capers Directions: 1. Place flour in a shallow bowl for dredging. 2. Pat fillets dry with a paper towel 3. Dredge each fillet in flour shaking off the excess. 4. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 4-minutes. 5. Add olive oil along with 2 tablespoons butter. 6. Add the fillets and increase the heat to high. (Make sure fillets do not stick to pan.) 7. Cook for 3-minutes per side (total cooking time of 6-minutes.) 8. Remove fish from pan and deglaze with white wine. 9. Cook, stirring over high heat until it’s reduced by 1/3. 10. Stir in butter and drained capers. 11. Plate the fish and top with the caper butter sauce. Wine Pairings: We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner. Champagne This Sautéed Chilean Sea Bass recipe is a nice flavorful dish that goes great with Champagne. The nice light flaky fillets with the caper butter sauce pair perfectly with Champagne. Champagnes have citrus, yellow apple, cream, almond and toast notes. Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Champagnes-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: White Wine Mussels Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

White Wine Mussels Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 04:32:30 +0000

[…] Mussels are bivalves and can be found in both fresh and saltwater. Mussels typically have a very mild ocean flavor with a faint, sweet mushroom undertone. Our White Wine Mussels recipe is a very easy recipe to make. We combine white wine with garlic, thyme and parsley to add tasty fresh flavors to the broth. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 sprigs fresh thyme Pinch crushed red peppers flakes 4 lb. cleaned mussels 1 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped Crusty bread, for serving Directions: 1. Heat the oil in a large wide pot, over medium heat. 2. Add onion, garlic, thyme, crushed red pepper and sauté for 3-minutes. 3. Add mussels and toss to coat. 4. Add the wine and chicken broth and bring to a boil. 5. Cover and simmer for 5-minutes. 6. Toss with parsley and cook, covered until the mussels are open (1-2 minutes more). 7. Serve mussels with crusty bread for dipping in the broth. Wine Pairings: We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner. Champagne This White Wine Mussels recipe is a nice flavorful dish that goes great with Champagne. The mussels with the broth and crispy bread pair perfectly with Champagne. Champagnes have citrus, yellow apple, cream, almond and toast notes. Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Champagnes-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Shrimp and Grits Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Shrimp and Grits Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 22:36:26 +0000

[…] Shrimp and grits is a traditional dish in the coastal Carolinas as well as Georgia. Our Shrimp and Grits recipe takes this Lowcountry tradition and delivers big flavors. The recipe is easy to make and it will fast become a favorite! Ingredients: 4 cups water Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup stone-ground grits 3 tablespoons butter 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 slices of bacon, chopped 4 teaspoons lemon juice 2 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 cup thinly sliced scallions 2 cloves of garlic, minced Directions: 1. Bring water to a boil. 2. Add salt and pepper. 3. Add grits and cook until water is absorbed (20-25 minutes.) Make sure you stir occasionally to avoid sticking or lumpy grits. 4. Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese. 5. Fry bacon. 6. Once bacon is done, put on a paper towel lined plate to drain. 7. Reserve 3 tablespoons bacon grease, and add the shrimp and sauté. 8. Once the shrimp turn pink, add lemon juice, chopped bacon, parsley, scallions and garlic and sauté (3-minutes). 9. To serve, spoon grits onto a plate and top with shrimp mixture. Wine Pairings: We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner. Champagne This Shrimp and Grits recipe is a nice flavorful dish that goes great with Champagne. The cheese, bacon and shrimp pair perfectly with Champagne. Champagnes have citrus, yellow apple, cream, almond and toast notes. Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Champagnes-LetsHaveWine.com […]