Green Goddess dressing was created in San Francisco in 1920 at the Palace Hotel to honor the British actor, George Arliss, who was starring in a play there called The Green Goddess. This rich dish is wonderful when paired with the equally rich Founder’s Reserve Chardonnay. With this recipe, you’ll have enough vinaigrette and Green Goddess dressing left over to use for other salads.

Create a night to remember and create this no-fuss pasta dish that they’ll love. This meal is best when served with a glass of bright Les Pierres Chardonnay.

Five-spice powder is a Chinese spice mix and typically contains star anise, cloves, cinnamon, Szechuan pepper and fennel seeds which are ground together to make an aromatic seasoning. Best used on fatty meats such as duck or pork five-spice powder is available in most markets, but it’s also easy to make and better when freshly ground. The roasted apples can be left chunky or mashed into a sauce. Pair this dish with the fragrant and spicy Russian River Pinot Noir.

This is a variation on a recipe from John Ash’s Grandmother, who always made the Easter ham. This simple, but delicious recipe is best complemented by Les Pierres Chardonnay.

Visit your farmer’s market and select your favorite vegetables to feature in this colorful dish.

One of my favorite ways – especially during the spring and summer months – to cook lobster is to do so on the grill. The shells char as the meat cooks, giving the lobster a delicious flavor. This dish is lovely paired with Rosé of Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.