Recipes & Pairings — Main Ingredient - Vegetables

Leek & Roquefort Cheese Tartlets Recipe

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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...

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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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Mediterranean Pasta Salad by The Pasta Shoppe

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Our world at Wine Gourmet often revolves around two things: wine and food. So naturally, this recipe for Mediterranean Pasta using Vineyard Pasta from The Pasta Shoppe is the perfect recipe to celebrate World Food Day, National Pasta Day, and wine... just because! Check out this delicious Recipe from The Pasta Shoppe below! YIELD: 10 servings    ACTIVE TIME: 32 minutes     TOTAL TIME: 32 minutes Ingredients 14-16 oz bag of Vineyard Pasta 4 cups frozen green peas, thawed 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley 1/4 cup fresh chopped mint 3 tsp fresh chopped dill Zest of...

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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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Pasta Salad with Feta and Pickled Asparagus

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Cookouts are often synonymous with a side of pasta salad, but this year we're adding Medmont Mercantile Pickled Asparagus and Vineyard Pasta to this refreshing classic! Once you get a hint of that pickling brine from the asparagus, there's no turning back! This recipe is our adaptation of the recipe for Maraconi Salad from Real Simple. YIELD: 4     ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes     TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes Ingredients 4 ounces (1 cup) Vineyard Pasta 1/2 cup frozen peas 1/2 cup Medmont Mercantile Pickled Asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp kosher salt 1 tbsp black pepper 4 ounces Feta, crumbled (about 1 cup) 1 to...

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