Recipes & Pairings — Course - Appetizer

Caramelized Onion & Cheese Squares Recipe

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Try this recipe for Caramelized Onion & Cheese Squares that were the 5th course during our Magic of Monterey Class at Deux earlier this month. They're a terrific addition to the holiday buffet table or to serve as an hors d'ouevre before dinner or a cocktail party. At our Magic of Monterey Class, we paired these with Scheid Family Ranch 32 Cabernet Sauvignon - It delivers blackberries, plums and currants with traces of mocha and violet. On the palate, it is deep, lush and fruity with balanced acidity and perfectly integrated tannins. YIELD: 3 dozen squares, 6-8 servings    Ingredients 2 cups/255 g unbleached...

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Super Bowl Food & Drink Pairings

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Super bowl parties typically call for supremely large spreads of savory foods making it hard to narrow down the alcohol you’ll be stocking your bar with. Here are some streamlined pairings (and a couple tips) with a few of the most popular super bowl party menu items that’ll help you stock your fridge with just the right stuff! Overview: Spicy & Acidic Dishes: Pair with low acidity, hoppy ale or bubbly wine to cut the heat and acidity. Meat Dishes: Pair with lighter style beers or deep, jammy red wine to compliment the flavors. Fried Foods: Pair with lighter style...

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Perfect Pairings with Sartori Cheeses

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Having an influx of guests for the holidays and struggling to find the perfect pairing? Check out these quick and simple pairings for some of our favorite cheeses courtesy of Sartori! Balsamic BellaVitanoWines: Chardonnay, Asti Spumanti, Pinot Noir, SherryBeers: Pale Ales, Smoked Porters, Weizen, WeizenbockFood: Almonds, Crusty Artisan Bread, Dates, Raisins, Smoked Turkey Espresso BellaVitanoWines: Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sherry, ShirazBeers: Barley Wine, Fruit Beers, Porter, Stout, Trappist Style BeerFood: Bagels, Chocolate, Dried Apricots, Nuts, Sweet Pastries Merlot BellaVitanoWines: Merlot, Pinot Noir, ShirazBeers: Hoppy Pilsners, India Pale Ale, Wheat BeerFood: Crusty Artisan Bread, Crusty French Bread, Dried Fruit, Dried Nuts Rosemary and Olive Oil...

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Star Spangled Fruit Salad

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  Every cookout needs an amazing dessert to top off the delicious feast, why not end it with a cocktail and pie all in one? This make-ahead Strawerry-rita pie is sure to be a hit with all of your guests. This recipe is our adaptation from A Family Feast.  YIELD: 8-10 servings    ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes    TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes Ingredients 1 seedless watermelon 1 pint fresh blueberries *could add in golden yellow raspberries as a "white" fruit Instructions Carefully cut watermelon into slices – approximately 1-inch thick. (To get the most stars out of your slice, try to leave the watermelon whole while...

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Antipasto Salad Kabobs

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Grab-and-go food is essential to any cookout. Not only does it make things easier, but it keeps guests happy when they don't have to linger in front of your spread picking over what they want! Spice up your party with this twist on a classic antipasto tray and salad, both delicious and quick! This is the perfect opportunity to mix our Volpi Wine-Infused Salamis with any (or all!!) of our Medmont Mercantile Pickled Vegetables! Eat as is or dip in our of our gourmet dip mixes below or any of our Medmont Mercantile Salad Dressings! This recipe is our adaptation of this recipe from ManTitlement!

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