Baked Ricotta
Recipes
This makes a rich warm cheese dip with a light, airy, soufflé-like texture – perfect for any occasion. Also delicious served to top a salad, pasta or whatever. My favorite ricotta is from Bellwether Farms, which you’ll find in good cheese shops. Easy to make and delicious with any of the Sonoma-Cutrer wine.
Crab and Parsley Salad
Recipes
One of the real treats of summer are fresh soft-shell crab, which are now widely available. Ideally, you want to prepare the crabs while they are alive. There is a good tutorial on www.seriouseats.com on how to clean these crabs. The bright fruit of the Russian River Chardonnay would be a perfect pairing.
Raspberries In Chardonnay Jelly
Recipes
This easy-to-make after dinner treat features raspberries suspended in a Chardonnay jelly. Deliciously beautiful.
Clams with Polenta
Recipes
A delicious Italian dish that can be easily prepared for a weeknight meal or a decadent appetizer. Pair with The Cutrer Chardonnay.