Beaujolais and its wines are easy to understand, easy to buy, and easy to love. With few exceptions, they are juicy, bubble-gum reds produced in a light style for easy drinking. A huge amount of red Beaujolais is produced, all of it made solely from the Gamay grape. A small […]
Makes 10 servings The key to the brisket is the marinade, and a handy way to marinate it is to place the meat in a large zipper-locked plastic bag. Pour in the marinade, and seal the bag. Turn the bag a few times to thoroughly coat the meat. Ingredients 3 […]
Makes 6 to 8 servings This hearty dish gets its robust flavor from browned meat, tomato paste, and concentrated red wine. Most of the preparation can be done in advance, making it ideal for entertaining. Ingredients Short Ribs 6 meaty short ribs (about 4 lb) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 […]
Makes 4 servings This Spanish dish marries a flavorful cut of beef from the shoulder with some typical Catalonian ingredients: oranges, olives, red wine, and bacon. Bitter oranges are traditional, but if you don’t have access to a bitter orange, use a Valencia (juice) orange and a touch of lime […]
Makes 6 servings Ischia Island is a hot culinary destination, but for much of its history, the island was very poor. Some of the most well-known dishes on the island feature foods that were easy to forage or capture, like this traditional rabbit dish. Selective breeding of rabbits has been […]
Makes 4 Servings
Makes 12 servings This granita—an icy, frozen dessert—will remind you of a chilled sangria, which makes it a favorite to enjoy as a treat poolside or as a refreshing course in a Mediterranean dinner party. Ingredients 3 cups water 1 3/4 cup red wine 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup orange […]
This summer, the temperatures are getting hot, hot, hot—calling for a simple frozen dessert that doubles as a happy hour treat! Granita is the Italian name for what we more commonly know as an Italian or shaved ice. A granita requires only a few ingredients and even less equipment. If […]
Makes 1 serving This cocktail is visually beautiful with deep red wine literally floating on top of the orange-hued blend of sake, sweet vermouth, and orange juice. It is refreshing enough to enjoy during a cocktail party on your back patio, but also transitions beautifully as an aperitif before a […]
Great food and wine go hand in hand, but when the-things-to-know-about-wine are seemingly infinite, it can be difficult (and intimidating!) to choose a wine. In this series, we’ll explore the fundamentals of wine, from grape varietals to tasting, so that you can tackle a wine list with confidence. Get to […]