Category: Recipes

The Nashville Smokin’ Tomato Jam Burger with Red Gold Tomatoes Rocks Any Backyard Grilling Party!

Posted on by Lisa Mays

Summer grilling has just been elevated to a new level of flavor with Smokey Tomato Jam! You have got to try this burger! Summer time in Nashville is burger time and I can’t think of anything better than hanging out on a Sunday evening with a glass of wine waiting for the grill to be just Read more about The Nashville Smokin’ Tomato Jam Burger with Red Gold Tomatoes Rocks Any Backyard Grilling Party![…]

Nashville’s University School (USN) Evening Class Celebrates An Evening in Spain with a Paella Valenciana and Tapas Party!

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As long as I can remember, I have always had a passion for cooking and eating paella. My Sicilian and North Delta Louisiana Heritage mixed with a touch of Cajun has inspired me to create an authentic paella with a Southern twist to share with friends and family. There are many varieties of paella and Read more about Nashville’s University School (USN) Evening Class Celebrates An Evening in Spain with a Paella Valenciana and Tapas Party![…]

An Afternoon of Moonshine Cocktails & Southern Seared Scallops with Billy Kauffman of Short Mountain Distillery and Nashville Food Writer Chris Chamberlain

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When three “Southern Foodies” get together in the kitchen to cook and shake up a few cocktails, you just know it’s gonna be good! I’m a Southern girl who loves to cook and sip on a cocktail or two….. When I had the opportunity to hang out in the kitchen with two of  Nashville’s most influential Read more about An Afternoon of Moonshine Cocktails & Southern Seared Scallops with Billy Kauffman of Short Mountain Distillery and Nashville Food Writer Chris Chamberlain[…]

Celebrate July 4th with The Dreaming Tree Crush Red Wine 2010 Paired with Smoky Apple-Glazed BBQ Baby Back Ribs & Firecracker Coleslaw!

Posted on by Lisa Mays

Enjoy this wine & BBQ Pairing for the 4th of July!   The Dreaming Tree Crush Red Blend 2010 is a great choice for pairing with any summertime celebration that includes BBQ ribs drenched in a smoky, sweet and spicy sauce. Dave Matthews and his winemaker Steve Reeder have created another very approachable wine rich Read more about Celebrate July 4th with The Dreaming Tree Crush Red Wine 2010 Paired with Smoky Apple-Glazed BBQ Baby Back Ribs & Firecracker Coleslaw![…]

Sip into Spring with Mezzacorona Pinot Noir Paired with Pan Roasted Salmon and Warm Lentil Salad!

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Spring time (for me) means warm days, cool breezy nights and simple yet elegant evening dinners to pair with the warm weather ahead. Cold weather recipes are replaced by lighter warm weather meals that are quick and easy to assemble so I can spend extra time outdoors rather than more time in the kitchen. I Read more about Sip into Spring with Mezzacorona Pinot Noir Paired with Pan Roasted Salmon and Warm Lentil Salad![…]

Enjoy Wine and Chocolate Pairings for Valentine’s Day!

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Looking for something special to pair up with the most romantic day of the year? SCROLL DOWN TO THE END OF THIS POST TO READ ABOUT MY LATEST PAIRING with www.cookingplanit.com How about my favorite wine selections perfectly paired with decadent chocolate-dipped strawberries or creamy chocolate cheese cake? Hello to my friends! I am back Read more about Enjoy Wine and Chocolate Pairings for Valentine’s Day![…]

Dinner at the Ranch: Enjoy Chorizo-Stuffed Chicken Breast Paired with the Bold PRIMUS Red Chilean Blend 2009

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Our days at The Ranch have been busy and sometimes hectic! As “they” say: “The work’s not done ’til the paperwork is finished!” Between moving halfway across the country,finishing paperwork for driver’s licenses,plates and getting ready for school,I have barely had a chance to cook! I have loved spicy Mexican-style chorizo sausage for many years Read more about Dinner at the Ranch: Enjoy Chorizo-Stuffed Chicken Breast Paired with the Bold PRIMUS Red Chilean Blend 2009[…]

Enjoy Mezzacorona Chardonnay with a Cool Mediterranean-Style Marinated Succulent Seafood Salad

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With the first sip, you will discover this is no ordinary Chardonnay! What flavors come to mind when I say “Chardonnay?” Buttery? Oaky? Mezzacorona 100% Chardonnay VIGNETI DELLE DOLOMITI IGT 2011 is a fresh,aromatic and virtually un-oaked Chardonnay vinified and cultivated from the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains in Italy. Chardonnay is a grape grown Read more about Enjoy Mezzacorona Chardonnay with a Cool Mediterranean-Style Marinated Succulent Seafood Salad[…]