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Nicole's Pesto Shrimp Risotto
Prep: 45 mins
Some of our best memories are the incredible little leprechaun traps hidden in corners of our home on March 17th of years past. We wish we kept them for a good laugh at dinner. We enjoyed immensely the faces of our kids when the furniture was replaced by dollhouse size pieces and the toilet water was green. Simple pleasures for such a wonderful silly day! The Irish heritage of Sean lends itself to ALWAYS celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. However, this year, we are changing it up a bit. The corn beef will still garner the table, but our recipe pairing is going Italian. (Since the house cook is mostly Italian, what do you expect?)
Nicole learned to make risotto when she studied in Italy eons ago. It is her ultimate favorite dish and she gets a little playful with this one. The pesto addition is in honor of St. Patrick’s Day and while we may not be turning the furniture over and placing green food coloring in the lavatory this year, we will be dining on delicious food paired with wine. Enjoy!
Pair with: Sean Minor Sauvignon Blanc or Sean Minor Chardonnay
Bacon, Caramelized Onion, & Mascarpone Flatbread
Recipe by: Tim Paulus
Cooking and sipping with our friends in the industry makes all the difference. We hope you enjoy this treat all the way from Massachusetts.
Prep: 35 mins
Pair with: Sean Minor Chardonnay or Pinot Noir
Sausage Crostini with Rosemary
Prep: 30 mins
Pair With: Sean Minor Nicole Marie Red Blend
Honey Chevre Crostini with Grilled Peaches and Balsamic
Prep: 30 mins
Pair With: Sean Minor Sauvignon Blanc
Carole's Scottish Cream Scones
Prep/Cook: 1hr, Serving 12 Small Scones
Pair With: Sean Minor Sauvignon Blanc
Thai Red Curry Noodle Bowl
Prep/Cook: 35 mins
Our daughter brought this recipe home from college and made it for us and it was a huge hit. All ages in our home gobbled it up and there were not any leftovers!
We have added a few more vegetables so we are loading our diet with healthy antioxidants. It is a good time to do just that. Stay healthy and enjoy!
Pairs well with Sean Minor Pinot or Sauvignon Blanc.
Grilled Cheese with Corned Beef
Prep: 20 mins
Happy March! A lot of beer will be consumed this month, but we think our Sean Minor Pinot Noir also pairs well with the salty and aromatic spicy flavors of corned beef. Add melted cheese and toasty bread to the mix … Mmmm!
Getting Festive Winter Sangria
Prep: 10 mins
Who says sangria is just for the summertime? Complete with oranges, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and our California Series Pinot Noir - invite some friends over and enjoy!
Sean's Mom's Cheesy Potatoes
Prep: 1 hr 15 min Servings: 12
Sometimes called Midwest potluck casserole, these cheesy potatoes have found their way into the hearts of many of our family holidays since the mid 60’s. It’s a crowd pleaser, a dish that feeds a large group and easy to make ahead.
Always Delicious Grilled Salmon
Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Servings: 6
Pair with: Sean Minor Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Sue's Carrot Cake
Prep: 1hr Servings: 12
This decadent carrot cake with a delicious cream cheese frosting will be a new go-to for all of your upcoming holiday hosting. This cake turned Sue’s father, who only liked savory foods, into a sweets lover!
Sean's Rib Rub
Prep: 20m Servings: 4 racks
The best way to enjoy Sean's ribs are to ditch the forks and lick your fingers clean. Easy and a throw back to Sean's good Kansas upbringing.
Sean and Nicole’s Simple Fish Tacos
Prep: 20 m Servings: 8
Tacos pair with everything in our opinion, and we can eat them just about any time of day. These are simple to make so you can spend more time with your guests.
Watermelon Carpaccio with grilled shrimp, jalapeño, feta, mint oil and lime zest
Prep: 15m Cook: 8 m
