Cooking With Wine

White Wine Recipes

 

Chicken Parmigrigio
Serves 4

bullet4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
bullet2 oz (60mls) white wine
bullet¾ tsp basil
bullet½ tsp pepper
bullet2 tsp butter
bullet1 lb fettuccine
bullet½ cup grated parmesan

à Cut chicken breasts in half.
à
In a bowl, mix wine, basil & pepper.
à
Sautée chicken in butter until cooked (approx 5 minutes).
à
Add wine mixture and simmer on low.
à
Cook fettuccine & toss with parmesan & chicken/wine mixture.
à
Top with mozzarella cheese (optional)

Wine Suggestion: Italian Pinot Grigio


Southwestern Chicken Chardonnay
Serves 4

bullet4 boneless chicken breasts
bullet¾ cup hot & spicy salsa
bullet½ tsp cracked pepper
bullet¼ tsp cayenne pepper
bullet4 oz (120ml) white wine
bullet¼ cup olive oil

à Place chicken breasts in a large baking dish.
à
Mix salsa, pepper, cayenne, wine and olive oil; pour over chicken.
à
Bake uncovered at 375º F until chicken is cooked (40-45 minutes), basting with liquids every 10 minutes to keep moist.
Wine Suggestion: Unoaked Chardonnay
 

Lemon Pepper Traminer Chicken
Serves 4

bullet4 skinless chicken breasts
bullet2 Tbsp lemon juice
bullet½ tsp grated lemon peel
bullet1 crushed garlic clove
bullet¾ tsp cracked black pepper
bullet¼ tsp salt
bullet5 oz (150ml) white wine

à Place chicken in a large baking dish.
à
Mix lemon juice, peel, garlic, pepper, salt, & white wine, and pour over chicken.
à
Bake uncovered at 375º F, turning once, for 50 minutes. Baste often.
Wine Suggestion: Gewurztraminer.


Sauvignon Chicken with Garlic & Herbs
Serves 2

bullet4 drumsticks
bullet¾ cup chicken broth
bullet2 oz (60 mls) + 2 tsp white wine (reserve)
bullet2 crushed garlic cloves
bullet½ tsp thyme
bullet½ tsp ground rosemary
bulletsalt & pepper to taste
bullet2 tsp cornstarch

à In a large frying pan, brown drumsticks in butter.
à
Add broth, wine, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt & pepper.
à
Cover & simmer 30 minutes, turning after 15 minutes.
à
In a bowl, mix cornstarch into the wine. Stir into pan juices and cook until thick and clear (3-5 minutes).
à
Serve chicken with mixture poured over top.
Wine Suggestion: Sauvignon Blanc


VerdicciSole
Serves 4

bullet4 large sole fillets
bullet8 slices tomato
bullet½ cup sliced black olives
bullet¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
bullet2 oz (60 mls) white wine
bulletchopped parsley for garnish

à Place fillets in a large baking dish.
à
Cover each piece with 2 slices tomato, olives, feta, and a dash of parsley. Splash each piece with white wine.
à
Cook at 425º F until fish flakes easily, approx 10 minutes.
Wine Suggestion: Verdiccio (or other dry Italian white)


Garlic & White Wine Sauce
Makes 2/3 cup

bullet12 whole garlic cloves
bullet8 oz (250ml) white wine
bullet4 Tbsp butter

à Place cloves and wine in a small saucepan.
à
Cover & simmer on medium for 20 minutes.
à
Remove & crush cloves. Add butter & enough of the wine mix to achieve desired consistency.


Müller's Mussels
Serves 4

bullet16 oz (500ml) white wine
bullet½ cup chopped onions
bullet6 tsp butter
bullet½ tsp each salt & pepper

à In a large pot, add wine, onions, butter, salt & pepper.
à
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook sauce for 5 minutes.
à
Add 3-4 lbs mussels, cover & cook until mussels open.
Wine Suggestion: Müller Thurgau


Pinot Pesto Poultry
Serves 4

bullet4 boneless chicken breasts
bullet2 tsp butter
bullet8 oz (250ml) white wine
bullet1/3 cup pesto

à In a small baking dish, melt butter. Add chicken, and pour wine over top. Spread pesto over chicken.
à
Bake at 350º F until juices run clear.
Wine Suggestion: Pinot Blanc


Salmon de Provence
Serves 4

bullet2 large or 4 small salmon steaks
bullet4 oz (120 ml) white wine
bullet1 Tbsp olive oil
bullet½ tomato, sliced
bullet2 garlic cloves, minced
bullet½ tsp tarragon

à Mix all ingredients, except tomatoes, and spread over salmon. Top with a slice of tomato.
à
Cook uncovered at 450ºF for 15 minutes, basting regularly.
Wine Suggestion: Viognier


Dijonnay Chops
Serves 4

bullet4 pork chops
bullet12 oz Chardonnay
bullet1/8 cup Dijon mustard

à Brown chops in a frying pan.
à
Add Chardonnay, cover pan & simmer for 10 minutes.
à
Remove chops, and blend mustard into the wine. Bring to a slow boil, and remove when thickened. Top chops with mix.
Wine Suggestion: Chardonnay-Semillon





Homecraft Brew & Wine
2787 Princess St
Kingston, ON  K7P 2X1
(613) 384-6088
GO TO HOME PAGE