Crowd pleasing and soul satisfying. This hearty pasta dish is the ultimate comfort food. The recipe can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight making it the perfect dish to serve game day. Pair it with a fruit forward, full-bodied red like Alamos Malbec 2010. Serves 8 to 10 1 lb. ziti or rigatoni pasta 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small fennel bulb, diced 1 lb. Chorizo sausage, casings removed 1 can diced tomato with juice (28 oz.) ½ can crushed tomato (14 oz.) ½ cup roasted red pepper, diced ¼ cup parsley, […]
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Italian Sausage and Beef Shank Ragu Recipe Paired with Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon
Italian Sausage and Beef Shank Ragú Paired with Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon Fall is upon us. Here’s to cozy sweaters, comfort food and full bodied reds. This hearty, meaty ragú, is made with flavourful bone-in beef shanks and hot Italian sausage, slowly simmered in a rich red wine tomato sauce. Don’t be daunted by the cooking time. The dish is the ideal thing to make on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Curl up with a good book and a glass of wine while the house fills with delicious aromas. A concentrated, full bodied red like Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 would be […]
Steven’s Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti
Steven’s Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti “We get rave reviews on our un-oaked Chardonnay-Pinot Grigio blend. It’s so versatile, as a refreshing aperitif, or paired with white fish, poultry or salad greens. We love asking guests what flavours they taste in it. Some say orchard fruits, others comment on its melon or citrus nuances.” – Steven and Chris Spring is here and what better way to celebrate spring than with TREND wines, designed to be fabulous by Steven and Chris! The TREND wine collection will embrace spring this year and be showcased at the Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa starting May 6th […]
Asian-style Spaghetti & Chicken Salad in Baked Wonton Cups
Serves: 6 2 cups (500 mL) cooked chicken ½ lb (200 g) whole wheat spaghetti 2 Tbsp (30 mL) low-sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp (30 mL) unseasoned rice vinegar 2 Tbsp (30 mL) ketchup 1 Tbsp (15 mL) honey 1 Tbsp (15 mL) toasted sesame oil 1 Tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil 2 Tbsp (30 mL) fresh ginger, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp (5 mL) chili pepper flakes, hot 2 cups (500 mL) carrots, peeled, grated 2 cups (500 mL) sweet yellow peppers, cut in strips 1 cup (250 mL) green onions, finely sliced ½ cup (125 mL) […]
