Celery Root Salad
Recipes
This is a recipe based on the classic French celeriac remoulade which is available almost universally in charcuteries and delis in that country. It’s delicious and can easily be made a main course with the addition of some smoked salmon, cooked shrimp or paper thin sliced parma ham. Salad can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to 3 days. Yields approximately six cups serving 6-8
Pumpkin Cake
Recipes
Moist and flavorful, this pumpkin cake is the perfect way to end a chilly October evening. Pairs nicely with Sonoma Coast Chardonnay.
Cheese Fondue
Recipes
With the unprecedented cheese renaissance in this country, this old war horse of the 60’s and 70’s is making a huge comeback. Time to unearth that old fondue pot and long forks or wooden skewers and treat your sweetie to something special. Serve with any of the Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay’s.
Emmental and Gruyère are the most commonly used cheeses in a classic fondue, but Appenzeller, Comté, Beaufort, Tête de Moine — all relatively low in moisture — also work fine. The addition of cornstarch keeps the cheese and wine from separating.
As an additional treat, when you are almost done eating the fondue, leave a thin coating of cheese on the bottom of the pot. Lower the flame and allow the coating to turn into a brown crust, then break it into pieces and share it with your guests. The crust is considered a delicacy in Switzerland.
Oysters Rockefeller
Recipes
Invented at Antoine’s in New Orleans in 1899, the dish was named after John D. Rockefeller, the richest American at the time, for the richness of the sauce. Antoine’s has kept the original recipe secret but all kinds of interpretations exist. Basically it includes a rich cream sauce with spinach and other greens and flavored with Pernod or anisette. This version omits the rich sauce but is still full of flavor. This would be wonderful with Sonoma-Cutrer Les Pierres Chardonnay.
Dried Cherries In A Pinot Noir Reduction
Recipes
Spread this reduction on a bed of cream cheese smeared on a round rice cracker and enjoy a glass of Sonoma Cutrer Pinot Noir. For a wonderful way to complement your meal.
Clams Casino
Recipes
This is one of the classic recipes using clams. Try to get smaller clams since they are more tender. You can also use this same approach with fresh oysters. The Sonoma Cutrer Rosé of Pinot Noir would be delicious with these.