Recipes

Mediterranean Shepherd’s Pie Lamb Filling 1 tbsp olive oil 2 medium chopped onions 2-3 lbs ground lamb 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper…

Okanagan Leek and Onion Pie This one is Total comfort food. You can adjust the level of leek onion, cheese, spices to your taste and…

Braised Beef & Mushroom Stew Our mystery Day 10 wine shines alongside this slow-cooked beef and mushroom stew. Earthy, savory, and comforting, it’s the perfect…

Patatas Bravas (Spanish-Style Crispy Potatoes with Smoked Paprika Tomato Sauce) Crispy potatoes, smoky paprika tomato sauce, and a hint of heat — our Patatas Bravas…

Spice-Crusted Duck Breast with Cherry–Black Pepper Reduction Tonight’s pairing highlights the fresh, peppery energy of our wine. Spice-crusted duck breast brings richness without heaviness, while…

Creamy Chicken-and-Mushroom Fricassée Why this works: this hits the comfort-food vibe, is homey but feels elevated, and pairs perfectly with the medium-bodied oaked Chardonnay. One…

Binging with Babish: Fish Tacos, from I Love You, Man Refried Beans 16 oz dried black beans 1 whole yellow onion (chopped) 1 clove garlic…

Albóndigas (Spanish Meatballs) These juicy Spanish meatballs are first seared to develop their flavor, then finished in an aromatic white wine and saffron broth. Serve…

Mushroom Crostini with Garlic & Thyme Why it works: Syrah loves earthy, savoury flavours — mushrooms, thyme, garlic, and toasted bread all amplify the wine’s…

Butternut Squash & Sage Risotto Why it works: The natural sweetness and earthiness of butternut squash highlight the wine's subtle spice notes, while the wine’s…

Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Red Wine-Mushroom Jus & Rosemary-Garlic Smashed Potatoes Why it works: Full-bodied, structured red blends shine when paired with rich, savory…

Citrus-Herb Prawns with Garlic & Lemon Oil Why This Works: The sweet brininess of prawns mirrors the wine’s natural salinity, while a quick sauté in…

Chorizo-Stuffed Dates with Balsamic Glaze Why This Works: The sweet richness of softened dates draws out the wine's fruit notes, while the smoky, savoury chorizo…

Goat Cheese & Walnut–Stuffed Dates with Balsamic Glaze Why This Works: Creamy goat cheese brings out the wine’s fruit and sweet notes, while toasted walnuts…

Strawberry Rhubarb Tart There’s a certain ease and simplicity to free-form tarts like this. Sometimes they’re called a crostata, sometimes a galette. You can call…

Citrus & Goat Cheese Salad Vibrant oranges and grapefruit with velvety, creamy goat cheese and nuts and snap peas create a delicious salad loaded with…

Mushroom Risotto For a delicious, elegant main dish, make this mushroom risotto recipe! It's rich and creamy, made with white wine, fresh herbs, and Parmesan…

Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta in a Wine and Butter Sauce Picture this: perfectly sautéed shrimp, bathed in a luscious white wine and butter sauce with…

Stracotto A slow braised Italian style pot roast in a tasty tomato sauce. Thanks to Vicki Holmes for this delicious recipe! 3 pounds beef (such…

Chorizo Al Vino Tinto This chorizo al vino tinto recipe is a classic tapas recipe for Spanish chorizo in red wine. It’s common at tapas…

Brown Butter Scallop Risotto This one is going to take some time, but it will be worth it! An absolutely unforgettable meal. Make sure to…

Joceyln’s Mac & Cheese It took some coercing, but we were able to pry this decadent mac & cheese recipe from fellow advent calendar participant,…

Brie & Prosciutto Crostini 1/2 small baguette (cut diagonally into 12 1/2-inch-thick slices) 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 100 g prosciutto 100…

Crispy Grilled Prawns with Lemon Garlic Butter Lemon Garlic Butter: 6 tbsp butter (unsalted) ¼ tsp salt 3 tsp garlic (very finely chopped) 1.5 tbsp…

Norcina Pasta 1 tbsp kosher salt ½ tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste) 200 g Mezze rigatoni 200 g ground pork 2 cloves garlic…

Chicken Piccata 2 chicken breasts 1 cup flour 1 tbsp garlic powder 3 tbsp olive oil 6 tbsp unsalted butter 1 shallot (finely diced) 2…

Fesenjan A hearty traditional Persian stew in a pomegranate and walnut sauce that can be made with chicken or lamb. 3.5 cup Walnuts 1 tbsp…

Butter Chicken Butter chicken is a classic but approachable Indian dish. The rich flavours are a great match for a wine with savoury undertones, like…