Filet Mignon with Mushrooms for Two
Pair with Cabernet Sauvignon
Ingredients
• (2) 6oz. filets
• 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 Tbsp. beef demi-glace
• 6 oz. mushrooms, chopped
• Salt and pepper
Directions
Mushroom Sauce:
1. Preheat oven to 450°.
2. Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet and add mushrooms. Cook and season with salt and pepper.
3. Add chicken stock and demi-glace and bring to a boil. Simmer until thickened.
4. Whisk in remaining butter.
5. Set the sauce aside and keep warm.
Steaks
1. Clean your skillet and reheat over medium-low heat.
2. Rub the steaks with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Sear over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on each side.
4. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook the steaks until a thermometer reads 130°F.
5. Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes.
6. Serve with the mushroom sauce and enjoy.
Italian Sausage and Green Pepper Pizza
Pair with Merlot
Ingredients
Pizza Dough:
• 1 ¾ cup All-purpose Flour (Plus extra for rolling)
• 2 ¼ cup High Gluten Flour
• 2 ¼ tsp. Active Dry Yeast
• 2 tsp. Kosher Salt
• 1 ½ c Water, Room Temperature
• ¼ cup + 1 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pizza Sauce:
• (1) 28 oz. Can Crushed Tomatoes
• 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
• 1 tsp. Dried Oregano
• 1 Tbsp. Fresh Basil, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tsp. Salt
Directions
Pizza Sauce:
Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl and mix well. Set aside.
Pizza
1. Roll out dough on well-floured pizza peel, one at a time, to a 12” circle.
2. Apply sauce as desired, then sprinkle on cheeses. Arrange the sausage and peppers on top, then shake off of the peel and onto a pizza stone.
3. After 5 minutes of baking, check the bottom of the crust. If spots are baking faster than others, carefully rotate the pizza and continue to bake until bottom is golden brown.
4. Remove from oven and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
5. Allow pizza to cool slightly before cutting.
*Note: If you are using an outdoor wood-fired pizza oven, the pizza will cook much faster.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pair with Pinot Noir
Ingredients
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• ½ tsp. salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 cups (one bag) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
2. Using a hand beater or electric mixer, cream butter, sugar and brown sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and continue to mix until combined.
3. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a dough is formed.
4. Carefully fold in chocolate chips. Cover dough and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours (or overnight.)
5. When dough is chilled, preheat oven to 350℉. Allow dough to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before scooping large spoonfuls and arranging them 2 inches apart on a lined, greased baking sheet.
6. Bake for about 10 minutes, but keep a close watch. Cookies are ready when edges just begin to brown. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.