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Chicken in Spicy White Wine Sauce

One of the hazards of coaching youth basketball is that Sunday dinners often get missed due to tournament schedules.  Today was one of those days when games were scheduled right smack in the middle of Sunday dinner, so what was planned for dinner became Sunday lunch instead! I am all about quick meals that require… Continue reading Chicken in Spicy White Wine Sauce

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Pan Roasted Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

I had half a bottle of Westerly Sauvignon Blanc left and didn't want it to go to waste so I headed over to Wine Spectator in search of a recipe.  If you haven't searched their site for a recipe to pair with your wine, or to use up what's left of a bottle before, bookmark… Continue reading Pan Roasted Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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Lobster Risotto

I LOVE lobster risotto!  I was ordering a special bottle of wine for a friend's wedding on the Silver Oak website and came across a recipe that the team at Silver Oak created for a decadent lobster risotto with a surprisingly bright addition of lemon that makes it a perfect pairing with their sister Vineyard, Twomey's,… Continue reading Lobster Risotto

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Viva Diva Mango BBQ Marinade

Singer & actress, Christina Milian partnered with her Mom/Manager and her publicist to create a line of wines marketed under the label Viva Diva.  Viva Diva Wines produced a Pinot Grigio, a Moscato d'asti, a sweet red, a Prosecco, and six flavored sparkling Moscatos. While reading a back issue of Food & Beverage Magazine, I… Continue reading Viva Diva Mango BBQ Marinade