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By: New Years Day Jambalaya Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

New Years Day Jambalaya Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:54:37 +0000

[…] 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.ChardonnayThis New Years Day Jambalaya recipe has a nice semi sweet spice which is offset by a chilled white wine. I tend to gravitate towards a nice Chardonnay. The fruit levels combine with a little oak and it pairs well with the jambalaya! Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Chardonnay wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Baked Jambalaya Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Baked Jambalaya Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:30:57 +0000

[…] 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.ChardonnayThis Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya recipe has a nice spice level which will need to be offset by a chilled white wine. I tend to gravitate towards a nice Chardonnay. The fruit levels combine with a little oak and it pairs well with the chicken, sausage and rice! Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Chardonnay wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Vegetable Coconut Curry Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Vegetable Coconut Curry Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:23:19 +0000

[…] Our Vegetable Coconut Curry recipe uses roasted zucchini and cauliflower as the base of the dish. You can also use carrots, eggplant, okra, mushrooms, etc. The end result is a flavorful curry that is best served over jasmine rice.This recipe is property of GreatChefRecipes.comIngredients:6 tablespoons coconut oil, divided6 cups 1″ pieces of zucchini and cauliflower1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric2 tablespoons curry powder2 teaspoons ground coriander1 medium onion, diced2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced into thin strips1 2″-piece ginger, peeled and grated1 habanero, stemmed, seeded and diced1 13.5 ounce can unsweetened coconut milk1.5 cups vegetable broth1.5 tablespoons honey15-ounce frozen green peas1 bunch cilantro, rough chopped1 lime juicedKosher SaltFreshly ground black pepper*Cooked jasmine rice for servingDirections:1. Preheat oven to 425F.2. In a small saucepan melt 3 tablespoons coconut oil.3. Transfer oil to a large bowl, add vegetables and toss to coat.4. Season with salt and pepper.5. Divide vegetables between 2 rimmed baking sheets and roast until tender and starting to brown (15-20 minutes).6. Set aside roasted vegetables.7. In a Dutch oven, heat 3 tablespoons coconut oil over medium heat.8. Add turmeric, curry powder and coriander and cook stirring frequently until fragrant (2-minutes).9. Add onion, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper and sauté until onion is translucent and spice mixture gets clumpy (6-8 minutes).10. Add habanero, coconut milk and broth.11. Bring to a boil, then simmer (15-17 minutes). 12. Add the honey and season with salt and pepper if needed.13. Add the peas and roasted vegetables.14. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5-minutes.15. Turn off the heat and stir in the cilantro.16. Let it sit for 5-minutes, then stir in the lime juice.17. Serve over jasmine rice!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.ChardonnayThis Vegetable Coconut Curry recipe is both sweet and spicy and needs to be offset by a nice lightly oaked Chardonnay. Since the flavors of the dish are on both sides of the spectrum, you need the wine to be able to stand up on its own. A Chardonnay can do just that! Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Chardonnay wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Shrimp Soba Soup Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Shrimp Soba Soup Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 02:44:26 +0000

[…] This Shrimp Soba Soup recipe is a Japanese soup that is packed with shrimp, pork, mushrooms, noodles and cabbage. This recipe is property of GreatChefRecipes.com Ingredients: 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons dashi powder 6 cups water 12 oz. dried soba noodles 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 oz. ground pork 4 oz. sliced shiitake mushrooms 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 medium Napa cabbage 2 scallions, sliced Directions: 1. In a large soup pot, combine the soy sauce, dashi powder and water and bring to a simmer. 2. In a large saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the soba according to the package directions. 3. In a large skillet, heat the oil on high heat. 4. Add the pork and mushrooms and cook for 5-minutes (pork should no longer be pink and mushrooms slightly browned.) 5. Add the shrimp and cook for 3-minutes. 6. Add the cabbage and cook until wilted (around 1-minute.) 7. Add the sautéed mixture to the soup pot. 8. Add the noodles to the soup pot and simmer until heated through (around 1-minute.) 9. Top with scallions 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. Chardonnay This Shrimp Soba Soup recipe is a tasty Japanese soup which uses dashi powder to create the broth. With the light fish and soy broth, I feel that a Chardonnay would pair well with it. The oak in the wine adds a nice flavor profile to the dish, as it’s not a bold recipe. Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Chardonnay wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Salmon and Asparagus Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Salmon and Asparagus Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:55 +0000

[…] Our Salmon and Asparagus recipe is topped with a lemon garlic butter sauce. The recipe is very easy to make and is a great sheet pan recipe that involves minimal effort. Enjoy this fish and vegetable dinner recipe! Ingredients: 1 pound salmon fillets, cut into 4 portions 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice Directions: Butter Sauce 1. Preheat oven to 375F. 2. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. 3. Place salmon on one side of the baking sheet and the asparagus on the other. 4. Season salmon and asparagus with salt and pepper. 5. In a small skillet over medium heat, heat butter, oil, garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice until the butter is melted. 6. Drizzle butter mixture over salmon and asparagus. 7. Use tongs to toss the asparagus making sure it’s properly coated. 8. Bake salmon and asparagus for 15-minutes. If filets are thinner, we would recommend 12-minutes, or 17-minutes for thick filets. 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. Chardonnay This Salmon and Asparagus recipe goes great with a chilled French Chardonnay. I prefer the French Chardonnay since they are unoaked and crisp. The minerality of the wine pairs perfectly with the salmon and herbs! Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Chardonnay wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Broiled Salmon Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Broiled Salmon Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 03:46:32 +0000

[…] Our Broiled Salmon recipe is an easy recipe to make that delivers big flavor. Sometimes salmon can be overpowering, but we take out some of the bite of the fish by adding fresh herbs, shallot, garlic and lemon juice. The best part about this dish is the fact that it takes 7-minutes to cook! Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (4-oz. fillets) 1 tablespoon Grainy mustard 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 tablespoon shallots, finely minced 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped 1/2 lemon, juiced kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Directions: Butter Sauce 1. Heat broiler. 2. Spay an aluminum lined baking sheet with cooking spray. 3. In a small bowl mix together mustard, garlic, shallot, thyme, rosemary, lemon juice, a dash of salt and pepper. 4. Spread mixture over salmon fillets and broil for 7-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. Chardonnay This Broiled Salmon recipe goes great with a chilled French Chardonnay. I prefer the French Chardonnay since they are unoaked and crisp. The minerality of the wine pairs perfectly with the salmon and herbs! Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Chardonnay wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Seared Cod with Chive Butter Sauce Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Seared Cod with Chive Butter Sauce Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 23:13:57 +0000

[…] Our Seared Cod with Chive Butter Sauce recipe is a delicious way to cook cod. The panko gives it a nice texture, while the chive butter goes great with a flaky white fish. This is an easy recipe to make, but it’s decadent! Ingredients: Fish 4 Cod fillets (6oz. each) Panko bread crumbs 2 eggs Kosher salt Freshly cracked black pepper 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon butter 1 sprig fresh thyme Butter Sauce 2 cups white wine 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 shallot, sliced 2 garlic cloves, smashed 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1/2 lemon, juiced 2 tablespoons cold butter 3 tablespoons chopped chives Freshly cracked black pepper Directions: Butter Sauce 1. In saucepan, add wine, thyme, shallot and garlic. 2. Simmer and allow the wine to reduce. 3. Once the sauce is reduced to a syrup, strain, add heavy cream, and lemon juice and bring to a slight simmer. 4. Whisk in cold butter and once melted add the fresh chives and season with black pepper. Fish 1. Preheat oven to 400F. 2. Place the fillets on a baking rack to release its natural juices. 3. Add the bread crumbs to a shallow dish. 4. In a separate shallow dish add 2 beaten eggs. 5. Season both sides of the fillet with salt and pepper. 6. Once seasoned, brush the belly side of the fish with the egg. Skin side will be darker, the belly side will be lighter in color and flaky. 7. Dip the egg side into the bread crumbs. 8. In a cast iron skillet add grapeseed oil, and make sure that the pan is piping hot. 9. Sear only 1 side of the fish (the side with the bread crumbs). 10. Once 1 side is seared, place the skillet in the oven for about 3 to 4 minutes until cooked. 11. Once the fish is cooked, flip it over and add the lemon juice, butter and thyme. 12. Let it melt and baste the fish with the juice. 13. Pour the butter sauce over the panko 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. Chardonnay This Seared Cod with Chive Butter Sauce recipe goes great with a chilled French Chardonnay. I prefer the French Chardonnay since they are unoaked and crisp. The minerality of the wine pairs perfectly with the flaky cod! Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Chardonnay wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Mongolian Beef Ramen Noodles Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Mongolian Beef Ramen Noodles Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Sun, 09 May 2021 16:17:41 +0000

[…] a refreshing compliment. Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Chablis wines-LetsHaveWine.com Have you tried this Mongolian Beef Ramen Noodles recipe? If so, leave us your comments […]

By: Bacon Wrapped Blue Cheese Chicken Breast Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Bacon Wrapped Blue Cheese Chicken Breast Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Fri, 07 May 2021 14:54:24 +0000

[…] Our Bacon Wrapped Blue Cheese Chicken Breast recipe combines the strong flavors of the blue cheese with the salty bacon and clean taste of the chicken breast. The flavors are well balanced and this is a decadent looking dish! Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup blue cheese, crumbles 4 teaspoons fresh chives 12 slices bacon, good-quality center cut 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Toothpicks Directions: 1. Heat oven to 400F. 2. Butterfly the chicken breasts by cutting across the breast, but not all the way through. 3. Open the breasts up, and pound lightly with the flat side of a meat mallet. 4. Season chicken with salt and pepper. 5. Cover the breasts with blue cheese crumbles and chives. 6. Close the flap back and wrap the outside firmly with bacon. 7. Use toothpicks to secure the bacon and help keep the chicken breast closed. 8. Heat the olive oil in an oven proof skillet over medium-high heat. 9. Brown the chicken for 6 minutes (3 minutes per side). 10. Transfer oven proof skillet to the oven and cook for 30-minutes. 11. Allow chicken to rest for 5-10 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. Chardonnay This Bacon Wrapped Blue Cheese Chicken Breast recipe has strong flavors that emanate from the bacon and blue cheese. The combination is delicious, but you do need a bold white wine to pair with this dish. I feel that a Chardonnay would pair well with this chicken dish. A Chardonnay can be a bolder wine and it holds up well to the strong flavors of this dish. Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Chardonnay wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Grilled Opah with Olives Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Grilled Opah with Olives Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:11:10 +0000

[…] Opah, also known as Moonfish, is a firm textured fish with rich flavors that comes from Hawaii. Our Grilled Opah with Olives Recipe is an easy recipe to make, that is delicious. If you like grilled fish, this will become one of your favorite recipes! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Extra-virgin olive oil 4 anchovy fillets, chopped 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 tablespoon pine nuts 4 teaspoons chopped capers 4 Picholine olives, pitted and finely chopped 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Salt Four 6-ounce opah steaks, cut 1 inch thick Directions: 1. In a saucepan, melt the butter in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. 2. Cook until the butter browns slightly (2-minutes). 3. Add the anchovies, crushed red pepper, pine nuts, capers, olives and lemon juice and cook for 1-minute. 4. Season with salt and remove from heat. 5. Preheat the grill to direct high heat (450-550 F). 6. Rub the opah with oil and season with salt. 7. Grill the steaks cooking times below. -1/2″ thick (6-8 minutes) -1″ thick (8-10 minutes) -1 1/4″ thick (10-12 minutes) 8. Slice steak into strips and top with olive 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. Chardonnay This Grilled Opah with Olives recipe combines the rich flavors of the fish with olives and pine nuts. The combination is delicious, but you do need a bold white wine to pair with this dish. I feel that a Chardonnay would pair well with this grilled fish recipe. A Chardonnay can be a bolder wine and it holds up well to the flavors of this dish. Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Chardonnay wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]