The winemaker cooks: menus, parties, and pairings

Over 19 million people visit the California wine country every year to enjoy the area's renowned wine, food, and landscapesand the casual lifestyle. Christine Hanna-award-winning winemaker, mother, and consummate hostess-epitomizes the regions laid-back approach to wine and food. Hanna shares her wine expertise and entertaining savvy with 100 recipes, and 75 color photographs capture her tabletops overflowing with local ingredients and products. A souvenir of the good life, The Winemaker Cooks is sure to be savored by wine lovers everywhere!

Includes index.

Intro -- Title Page -- Dedication -- Acknowledgments -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- Spring -- Springtime Lunch -- Spring Salad of Favas and Manchego -- Farro with Sautéed Ramps and Asparagus -- Green Garlic-Marinated Flank Steak -- Tangelo-Honey Tart -- Spring Open House -- Red Bliss Potatoes with Herbed Crème Fraîche -- Fava Bean Puree with Crudités and Crostini -- Lemongrass Tiger Prawns and Thai Noodle Salad -- Orange and Dijon-Marinated Pork Tenderloin -- Sugar Snap Peas and Spring Onions -- Strawberry Cardamom Shortcakes with Orange Blossom Cream -- Springtime Brunch

Artichoke, Prosciutto, and Chive Frittata -- Steelhead Trout with Leeks and Mustard Cream -- Minted Fresh Peas -- Warm New Potato Salad with Asparagus and Fresh Tarragon -- Meyer Lemon Tea Cake with Sauternes Glaze -- Impressive Spring Dinner -- Caviar with Crème Fraîche on Brioche Toast -- Cream of Sorrel Soup -- Yukon Gold and Melted Leek Gratin -- Herbed Lamb Roulade with Merlot Jus -- Rhubarb Pots de Crème -- Weeknight Dinner -- Rosemary-Roasted Marcona Almonds -- Orrechiette Carbonara with Asparagus -- Shaved Fennel and Herb Salad with Baby Radishes

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