Wine Pairings for Dishes with Broccoli as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo & Merrill Bonarrigo Broccoli is America’s favorite vegetable according to a survey by Green Giant. It is one of the most versatile vegetables prepared in many different ways and can work with any wine depending on preparation! Broccoli served raw or blanched tastes lean […]
Print Broccoli Custard Ingredients 1 # broccoli flowerets ½ yellow onion diced small ¼ cup minced garlic ¼ cup olive oil 3 each egg beaten 1½ cup milk and cream mixed 50/50 ½ roux ¼ cup melted butter and flour ½ cup MH serenity ½ teaspoon nutmeg Instructions Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. […]
BROCCOLI – GARDENING TIPS FROM THE CULINARY VIEW as recommended by Michael Vidrine It’s official, we are now in the Winter season. In fact, January is usually our coldest month of the year with an average high of 60 and an average low of 40. Farther North, these would be considered Springtime temperatures. We […]
Wine Pairings for Sugar Snap Pea Salad as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo & Merrill Bonarrigo Raw Sugar Snap Peas can be a crisp, sweet but tangy raw vegetable snack or ingredient in any salad. Add a bit of lemon juice and kosher salt to taste to enjoy as a snack. Adding creamy cheeses or asian […]
Print Fresh Sugar Snap Pea Salad Ingredients 8 oz. fresh sugar snap peas ½ red bell pepper julienne ¾ cup buttermilk 3 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 small garlic clove minced ¼ cup Messina Hof Gewürztraminer 1 pinch kosher salt 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp freshly grated […]
Each year January 1st is filled with traditions. Ours begins with the official Midnight Sparkling Wine toast at the annual Messina Hof New Year’s Eve party. On January 1st we enjoy our good-luck black-eyed peas and cornbread while watching the Rose Bowl parade. But the best of all is taking the time to reflect on, […]
Tips for your Garden in January as recommended by Charla Anthony January – who knew, there is so much going on in the garden and landscape this month? Get ready, get set, go plant! Wow, loads of edibles can be planted and there are trees to prune, too. The mostly leafless winter landscape is opportunity […]
WINE PAIRINGS FOR ROAST BROCCOLI WITH LEMON YOGURT as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo Broccoli is a vegetable with wide range of tastes – vegetal flavors dominate when its raw and savory notes develop as it cooks Roasting broccoli unlocks beautiful candied and nutty elements that have depth and weight. Roasting also creates crispy and crunchy […]
Print Roast Broccoli with Lemon Yogurt Recipe as prepared by Chef Chris Shepley of The Vintage House Restaurant at Messina Hof Winery Servings 4 Ingredients Roast Broccoli 1 lb broccoli ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes salt and pepper Lemon Yogurt Sauce 1/3 cup Greek yogurt plain 1 clove […]