New York Strip Steak with Brandied Mushrooms and Fresh Thyme
When Ron and I first started dating, he took me camping or “glamping” and he made me this dish. I had never been camping before and I fell in love with it AND him. We served it with grilled asparagus and a salad. I hope you try it too and love it as much as we do!
Herbed White Bean & Sausage Stew
This delicious, hearty cold-weather stew is deeply flavored and complex but easy to make. The sweet Italian sausage, rosemary, and garlic make a perfect combination in this white bean stew. It pairs beautifully with the 2021 Lolati Kikoi Red Blend.
Roasted Butternut Squash with Brown Butter Vinaigrette
This roasted butternut squash is every bit as caramelized as you'd want it to be without all the prep work. It is cooked without being peeled and makes a crisp counterpart to the jammy inside. The brown butter vinaigrette is so delicious and really makes the whole dish go from a 7 to a 10. This is a must for your next dinner party. It pairs beautifully with the Lolati Sauvignon Blanc.
Chili For A Crowd
Whether you're a busy cook who likes to freeze foods for future meals or a hostess with a crowd on hand, this southwestern stew from The Silver Palate Cookbook is the answer. It's best topped with sour cream, chopped white onion, and grated cheddar cheese. It pairs deliciously with the Lolati Wines 2021 Kikoi Red Blend.
Meatloaf, Barbecue Style
Meatloaf is a classic dish and my parents made this version for me when I was growing up and it is still a favorite of mine! It’s the perfect dish for fall and pairs beautifully with Lolati Grenache.
Grilled Za’atar Chicken With Garlic Yogurt + Delicata Salad
This garlicky, herby chicken is full-flavored and very tender, thanks to its piquant yogurt marinade. It’s flexible, too — marinate the meat for as little as a couple of hours, or as long as overnight. The delicata salad is a great side dish to the chicken, and it pairs beautifully with the Lolati Wines Rosé of Grenache.
Spiced Pearl Couscous
A delicious one-pot meal with lots of fresh herbs and spices. The eggplant and tomatoes cook down into a nice savory jam. Don't skip on the labneh (or yogurt) as it's essential to the creaminess and overall dish. Best paired with the Lolati 2021 Kikoi Red Blend.
Raw Asparagus Salad
With asparagus in season, my garden is full of asparagus! I made this salad a few years ago and recently recreated it, and forgot how delicious it is. The simplicity of the dressing really allows the asparagus and citrus to shine. Make it for your next BBQ or dinner party and pair it with the Lolati Wines Sauvignon Blanc.
Barbecue Sauce
Barbecue sauce is one of my favorite sauces to eat in the summertime and this recipe will become your go-to! It is tangy and a little sweet, which makes it perfect for summer grilling. Pair your grilled masterpiece with the Lolati Grenache to wow your guests.
Grilled Bone-In Rib-Eye Steaks with Blue Cheese
When you're craving a good steak but want an extra bit of flavor, some crumbled blue cheese sprinkled on the hot steak will do just that, especially when you spike it with hot sauce and butter. The use of direct and indirect heat allows for a crust to form but not burn while keeping the meat juicy inside. This pairs beautifully with bolder reds, like the Lolati Wines 2021 Kikoi Red Blend.
Orange, Olive, and Basil Pasta
In celebration of Mother’s Day, I wanted to feature one of my mom’s favorite pasta recipes. It’s fresh, easy, and perfect for warm, sunny days. She likes to pair it with the 2022 Lolati GSM. Enjoy!
Zucchini Panzanella
This Zucchini Panzanella recipe is easy, delicious, and the perfect way to enjoy all of the summer squash in season! It’s hard not to love the homemade pan-fried croutons and scallions that get candied with maple syrup. The whole thing gets tossed in a garlicky dressing - just pure yum! Pair it with 2020 Lolati Grenache.
Roasted Tomato Soup
Fall is upon us, which means it’s almost soup season! We LOVE this recipe and have been making it for years. It's a great recipe to make in multiple batches to then freeze in quart containers for winter. It pairs best with the Lolati Primitivo.
No-Knead Bread
Here is one of my favorite bread recipes, courtesy of Jim Lahey, owner of Sullivan Street Bakery. It requires no kneading, uses no special ingredients, equipment, or techniques, and takes very little effort—only time. You will need 24 hours to create the bread, but much of this is unattended waiting, a slow fermentation of the dough that results in a perfect loaf.
Shrimp Scampi with Orzo
This quick and easy shrimp scampi is absolutely delicious! It's garlicky and buttery with bursts of lemon, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley. For an added burst of flavor, add cherry tomatoes and feta cheese. It pairs beautifully with the Lolati Sauvignon Blanc.
Green Bean Casserole
If you're the kind of person who likes some crispy with your creamy, this is the green bean casserole for you. Forget the old-school canned soup: This version uses a homemade base with hen of the woods mushrooms, though any kind of mushroom you like - oyster, cremini, even button - will work. It's so delicious and pairs deliciously with Lolati Wines Syrah.
Fruit and Sausage Stuffing
My mom's stuffing recipe is my absolute favorite! The dried apricots and prunes add the perfect amount of sweetness and texture. This is a must-have for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. It pairs beautifully with either the Lolati Rosé of Grenache or Lolati Grenache.