Food Pairings

Caribbean Shrimp Skewers

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1/3 c. honey

1 tsp. grated fresh ginger

2/3 c. unsweetened coconut

2/3 c. peanuts, chopped fine

1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined

¼ lb. prosciutto slices, cut into ½” strips

Wooden skewers

Soak skewers in water 30 minutes.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with foil.  Combine honey and ginger.  In a shallow dish, combine coconut and peanuts.  Pat shrimp dry.  Drain skewers; thread shrimp onto them lengthwise, beginning at the tail and leaving skewer point just inside the shrimp end.  Brush shrimp with honey mixture, then roll in coconut mixture.  Wrap a strip of prosciutto around each shrimp to cover.  Arrange on prepared baking sheet.  Bake 6-10 minutes until shrimp are cooked through and exterior is browned.  (Alternatively, grill over indirect heat, covered.)

Accompany with Cooper-Garrod Rosé 

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Pork Tenderloin with Fig and Blue Cheese

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1 pork tenderloin, butterflied

2 Tbsp. butter

½ c. minced shallot

½ c. finely chopped dried figs

4 oz. Cambozola blue cheese, sliced

1 tsp. dried thyme

8 slices prosciutto

½ c. dry white wine

6 to 8 lengths of butcher’s string

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Soften shallot in butter over medium heat, about 5 minutes; remove from heat.  Stir in figs and thyme; salt and pepper to taste.  Add Cambozola so it melts and combines.

On a large worksurface, lay out butcher’s string and top with sliced prosciutto.  Place butterflied pork tenderloin atop that, pressing to flatten.  Spread the fig/cheese mixture over pork, leaving ½” clear at edges.  Roll up to close and tie the strings.  Place in a small roasting pan and bake 15 minutes.  Pour wine over the meat and bake 15 minutes more.  Remove from oven, baste with juices, and let stand 5 minutes.  Slice to serve, spooning pan juices over.  Serves 4.

Accompany with Cooper-Garrod Test Pilot F-104 Starfighter

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Tuna Ceviche

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1 lb. sushi-grade tuna, sliced ½” thick
½ cup diced red onion
¾ c. fresh lime juice
½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1 large avocado, cut into ½” dice
¼ c. chopped cilantro
Kosher salt

Place tuna in a single layer on a baking sheet; freeze 15 minutes. Meanwhile, dice the red onion. Juice 4 to 6 limes to make ¾ cup juice. Cut tuna into ½” cubes. Put them in a ceramic or glass bowl (not metal). Use a plastic (not metal) spatula/spoon for stirring. Mix in onion, lime juice, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes. The tuna changes color slightly as it “cures”. Just before serving, fold in the diced avocado and cilantro; season to taste with salt. Garnish with whole cilantro leaves. Fun served with thick Kettle-fried potato chips to scoop up the goodness!

Accompany with Cooper-Garrod Test Pilot P-61 Black Widow

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Beef Medallions with Caramel Brandy Sauce

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Ingredients:

4 x 6 oz. beef tenderloin filets

1 garlic clove

Lawry’s Seasoned Salt

3 Tbsp. butter, divided

3 Tbsp. brandy

1 Tbsp. light brown sugar

¼ c. whipping cream

Sliced chives for garnish

Instructions:

Cut garlic in half; rub beef with cut side of the clove.  Sprinkle with Lawry’s and let stand to soak in.  Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.  Cook steaks to desired doneness.  Remove from skillet and keep warm.  Add brandy to skillet, scooping up browned bits.  Add remaining 2 Tbsp. butter and sugar.  Cook, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture caramelizes.  Remove from heat; whisk in cream.  Return to heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute.  Serve immediately over steaks.  Garnish with chives.

Accompany with Cooper-Garrod Test Pilot F-86 Sabre Jet.

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Roasted Salmon with Mango Salsa

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SALSA
1 ripe mango, peeled, diced into 1/4 inch chunks
1/3 c. diced red onion
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp. lime juice
Pinch of salt
In a bowl, combine ingredients, mix gently

SALMON
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. honey
2 sprinkles paprika
2 tsp. salt
4 6-oz skinless salmon fillets

Preheat oven to 400 F. Line baking sheet with foil. Mix first 5 ingredients and brush over salmon. Transfer to baking sheet. Roast until opaque in center, about 10 minutes. Serve with salsa spooned over salmon.  Serves 4.

Pair with Cooper-Garrod Viognier

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Personal Naan Pizza

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1 naan bread (Stonefire, Atoria’s brands or similar)

2 Tbsp. olive oil

3 Tbsp. fig jam

4 oz. brie, thinly sliced

½ c. walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

2 oz. prosciutto, thin slices

1 c. baby arugula

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Lightly brush naan with some of the olive oil; toast in a medium-hot skillet 3-4 minutes each side.  Remove and place on a baking sheet.  Spread with fig jam.  Add sliced brie, then chopped walnuts.  Bake 8-10 minutes until cheese melts.  Remove from oven; top with prosciutto.  In a bowl, toss arugula with a splash of the olive oil + salt and pepper to taste.  Sprinkle atop your personal pizza and enjoy!  Serves 1 and is adaptable to the size of your naan.  Recipe originated with Chef Graham, Stanford Faculty Club.

Pair with Cooper-Garrod Cabernet Franc

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Classic Daube

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4 slices bacon, diced

3 lbs. boneless beef chuck, 2″ chunks

2 1/2 c. dry red wine

3 large peeled carrots, cut into 3/4″ pieces

1 bag (14 oz. frozen) petite whole onions

1/2 tsp. each: thyme leaves, rosemary, summer savory leaves

2 bay leaves

1 can beef broth

1 c. frozen peas

2 1/2 Tbsp. each: cornstarch and water

In a Dutch oven, cook bacon about 5 minutes.  Add beef chunks and cook until browned on all sides.  Stir in wine, carrots, onions, dried herbs and bay leaves.  Bring to a boil.  Cover, reduce heat to simmer about 2 1/2 – 3 hours, until meat is tender when pierced.  Use a slotted spoon to remove meat and vegetables from pan.  Discard bay leaves and fat from pan juices.  Measure pan juices.  Add broth, if necessary, to have 2 cups.  Return to pan; add peas and bring to a boil.  Stir together cornstarch and water; add to pan, stirring until sauce thickens.  Return meat and vegetables to sauce; season to taste with salt and pepper.  Lovely served with parsley potatoes!  Serves 6-8.

Pair with Cooper-Garrod Cabernet Sauvignon

Shrimp, Asparagus, and Mushroom Risotto

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3 c. chicken broth

2 c. water

1/2 lb. asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1″ pieces

5 Tbsp. butter, divided

4-6 oz. shiitake mushrooms, sliced

1 c. finely chopped onion

1/4 tsp. salt

1 1/4 c. Arborio rice

1/4 c. dry white wine

3/4 lb. peeled, deveined shrimp

1/4 c. grated parmesan

2 Tbsp. chopped parsley

Bring broth and water to simmer in small saucepan.  Cook asparagus 3-4 minutes until tender. Remove with slotted spoon to ice bath, then drain.  Keep broth barely simmering, covered.  In a heavy 4-quart pan, melt 2 Tbsp. butter over medium heat; cook mushrooms 5 minutes.  Remove to reserved asparagus.  Add 2 Tbsp. butter to pan; add onions and salt, cook 5 minutes until softened.  Add rice.  Stir constantly 1 minute before adding wine.  Stir until absorbed.  Add 1/2 cup broth; cook until absorbed, stirring frequently.  Keep adding broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring some until absorbed, until rice is creamy and tender but still al dente – about 18 minutes.  (Some unused broth remains.)  Stir in shrimp; cook 2-3 minutes until done.  Add 1 Tbsp. butter, asparagus, mushrooms, parmesan and parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.  Thin with remaining broth if necessary.

Pair with Cooper-Garrod Pinot Noir

 



 

Crunchy Chicken Schnitzel

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 3/4 c. panko
  • 2 Tbsp. grated parmesan
  • 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/3 c. flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3-4 Tbsp. butter
  • Lemon wedges and parsley to garnish

Pound chicken thin.  Put on a plate; top each piece with 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, turning to coat.  In a pie plate, combine panko, parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, plus salt and pepper to taste.  Put flour in a second pie plate and beaten egg in a third.  Cut chicken in half for 4 total pieces.  Dredge in flour, coat with egg, and press both sides to cover with panko.  Heat 2 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Add chicken and cook until browned, 4-5 minutes.  As you turn the pieces, add another 1-2 Tbsp. butter to pan for second side browning, about 4 minutes more.  Serve with lemon wedges and a sprig of parsley to garnish.

Accompany with Cooper-Garrod Chardonnay

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Stir-Fry with Beef and Asparagus

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  • ¾ – 1 lb. flank steak
  • ¼ c. soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. aji-mirin
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10 large asparagus spears
  • 2 scallions
  • 3 Tbsp. sherry
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1 ½ tsp. peanut oil
  • Cooked rice for serving

Slice flank steak across the grain.  In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, aji-mirin, sesame oil, and garlic.  Add beef, stir to coat; marinate 30-60 minutes at room temp. Cut asparagus into 1” pieces.  Slice scallions on the diagonal.  Whisk together sherry and cornstarch.  Heat oil in a wok or saute pan.  Use a slotted spoon to add beef, reserving marinade.  Stir fry until almost cooked through.  Add asparagus; stir fry 2-3 minutes more.  Whisk sherry/cornstarch mixture into remaining marinade; add to wok.  Cook, stirring, until sauce thickens.  Serve over rice.  Garnish with scallions.

Accompany with Cooper-Garrod F6F Hellcat

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