Pan-Seared Dungeness Crab Cakes for the Holidays

    Paired with Baldacci “Pops” Sparkling Wine Ingredients: 1/3 C. mayonnaise 1 large egg, beaten 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. hot sauce 1 tsp. lemon juice Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. Dungeness crab meat. Any fresh crab will work. 3/4 C. panko breadcrumbs 2 tbsp. Freshly Chopped Parsley Grapeseed […]

Butternut Squash and Mushroom Risotto Pairing with Pinot Noir

Paired with Baldacci Carneros Pinot Noir Serves 4 Ingredients Risotto 1 cup Arborio or Carnaroli Rice 3 to 4 cups chicken stock. If using store-bought stock, check the amount of salt, and adjust your salt addition appropriately. Assorted sliced mushrooms – I favor Chanterelles, Morels, Maitake, and Trumpets ½ medium yellow onion, minced 1/3 cup […]