Recipes & Pairings — Main Ingredient - Cheese

Enjoy this recipe for luscious Leek & Roquefort Tarlets that were the 4th course during our Magic of Monterey Class at Deux earlier this month. The pungent Roquefort in these tartlets pairs well with both Cabernet Sauvignon and red Zinfandel. At our Magic of Monterey Class, we paired these with Scheid Family Vineyards Very Dark Red Blend - a full bodied yet supple wine with deep, ripe fruit flavors of black currant and black raspberry perfumed by delicate notes of crushed violet.  YIELD: 8, 5 in square tartlets; 8-16 servings  Ingredients 1 tbsp unsalted butter 3 large leeks, rinsed and finely...

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...

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...

Cheeseburger lovers rejoice, September, 18th is National Cheeseburger Day! Mixing our love for cheese and the south, its time for a Pimento Cheeseburger Recipe! Create the perfect pairing for this burger with Schlafly Double IPA, available for sample at this fridays's beer tasting. Pick up a container of Red Clay Gourmet Pimento Cheese in-store or make your own with the recipe below!  YIELD: 4 burgers    ACTIVE TIME: 25 minutes     TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck Canola Oil Medmont Mercantile Mild Steak Seasoning Medmont Mercantile Bread & Butter Pickles Bacon Lettuce Tomato Onion Hamburger Buns Pimento Cheese...