Recette Magazine

Duck

July 22, 2019

Duck Breast with Toasted Farro, Shaved Fennel, Arugula and Grapefruit Salad

Chicken
Duck

July 21, 2019

A beginners guide to Zweigelt wine

Today we’re heading away from the Mediterranean (only slightly) to look at one of the best summer wines around: Zweigelt. This Austrian wine is a far cry from the usual Pinot Noirs and Merlots and offers a unique and refreshing taste profile.

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Lamb
Pork

July 20, 2019

A beginners guide to Cava

There’s no denying that Champagne is great, but it’s not exactly cheap. And, while Prosecco is an abundant and affordable alternative, it’s not the best choice for those looking for something dry as opposed to sweet.

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July 20, 2019

Four Perfect Suvie Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

While the turkey is the star of the show on Thanksgiving, we all know the best part is really the desserts! Here are 4 quick and easy Thanksgiving desserts you can whip up in your Suvie while you’re spending some quality time with your famil…

July 17, 2019

A beginners guide to wine: Noble grapes

When learning the ins and outs of wine appreciation, it’s always best to start at the source. In the case of wine, the source is arguably the grapes themselves. So much of the flavor, aroma, and texture of wine has its origin in the types of grape…

July 17, 2019

A beginners guide to Petit Verdot

This week, we’re looking at another fairly obscure wine packed with character and flavor: Petit Verdot. This intense vintage has seen a steady increase in popularity over the last few years and is well regarded for its rich color and unusual taste…

Lifestyle

July 14, 2019

Class up your party with these three Champagne cocktails

Champagne cocktails are pretty much my ideal beverage. I love cocktails and I love sparkling wine so what better way to enjoy both than by combining them? Not only are Champagne cocktails a great treat for the warm summer months, but they’re also …

July 11, 2019

Four essential tips for baking with chocolate

I think most of us can agree that chocolate is simply the best. Creamy, sweet, and tasty it brings a wonderful flavor to almost everything it’s added to. As great as chocolate is, baking with it can be a bit of a challenge. Anyone who’s attempted …

July 11, 2019

A beginners guide to Tempranillo wine

Today we’re going to be looking at — and hopefully tasting — the quintessentially Spanish Tempranillo. This grape is primarily grown in Spain and Portugal and is a common ingredient in other wines such as Rioja and Syrah. While not particularly co…

Lifestyle

July 11, 2019

A beginners guide to Pinot Noir

Today we’re going to look at one of the oldest, and in this writer’s humble opinion, one of the greatest wines grapes in the world: Pinot Noir. This highly prized grape is over 1000 years older than Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s also a remarkably fragi…

July 9, 2019

Fix-it-yourself: Sticky doors

There are few things more frustrating than a sticky door. Houses located in areas with dramatically fluctuating climates are particular prone to seasonly sticking doors. If you’ve ever noticed a door that used to glide closed with little trouble s…

July 6, 2019

A beginners guide to ice wine

Today we are going to be looking at one of the more unusual grape-based offerings available: Ice wine. This super-sweet drink is not for everyone, but those looking for a wine unlike any other would be hard pressed — pardon the pun — to find somet…

July 4, 2019

Three Thanksgiving desserts that aren’t pumpkin pie

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to start making meal preparations. Regardless of whether you’re entertaining, feeding your family, or just having a small intimate dinner, one of the crucial ingredients in any Thanksgiving feast…

Chicken

July 2, 2019

My Cook: Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake

Pasta bakes are comfort food that’s a great way to hide veggies. They’re also usually one of those one-pan meals that aren’t really one pan. All of the ingredients need to be cooked separately before they …

June 29, 2019

10 Minute Prep Meals

Sometimes we have an afternoon with nothing to do where we choose a complex, time intensive recipe we’ve been wanting to make for a long time…this list of recipes is not for those times. Here are your go to’s for the rest of the week when you’re…