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Many thanks to Steven Raichlen for this, from his latest book, Planet Barbecue.

Dinner tonight was a simple Cashew Chicken Stir Fry paired with Black Swan Chardonnay. We really liked the peach, citrus and melon flavors of the wine with the slightly spicy chicken and vegetables. It also paired well with our crab rangoon. At about $8 a bottle, Black Swan 2009 South Eastern Australia Chardonnay is our “house” chardonnay of the moment!

Serves 4-6
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons honey [Read more →]

When you plan your family

“Hi Amy! Long weekend….our Reds did Awesome!!! Here is the recipe I promised for Bacon Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp stuffed with lump crab, habanero peppers, and smoked gouda for 1 to 2 servings- Enjoy!!! Lauren”

Thanks for sending, Lauren! This sounds so good- I know I’ll make it!

Ingredients
4 each U-10 Jumbo Shrimp (peeled & deveined)
8 oz sliced smoked bacon
1/2 to 1 Habanero pepper(you can substitute with milder peppers)
3 oz. smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
3 to 4 oz lump Crabmeat
2 oz. Cilantro, finely chopped
2 scallions, finely chopped or dried chives
1 oz. Olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, chopped [Read more →]

Here’s a really simple, really delicious main dish salad idea for you that

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In the summer months my tastes turn tropical. If you’re looking for a taste of the tropics, turn to the symbol of hospitality; the pineapple.

Choose pineapples that are slightly soft to the touch with crisp green leaves and no yellow or brown tips. It should have a strong, fresh pineapple smell.

Today I’m whipping up a perfect summer salad and serving it with the just-right glass of wine on FOX19 and Q102. Click here to see the video.

Stubb’s Cherry and Pecan Sirloin Salad

Serves 4-6
Pair with Dancing Bull Merlot, the dark berry fruit of the wine compliments the soy and garlic flavors in the Beef Marinade.

1 Bottle of Stubb

Don’t you just love the rich, buttery texture of an avocado?

Look for avocados that are unblemished and heavy for their size. A ripe avocado will yield slightly to palm pressure. If you need to speed up the ripening process, place several avocados in a paper bag and leave them at room temperature for a couple days. Once they’re ripe, you can store them in the fridge for a few days longer.