Chicken Francaise (w/ wine pairings)

So the other day my darling wife picked up some chicken breasts while she was shopping at her favorite place in the world, Target (or as we pronounce it, Tar-jay, everything sounds fancier with a French accent). Seriously, Target to her is what Disney World is to other people, the most magical place on Earth.Continue reading “Chicken Francaise (w/ wine pairings)”

Pasta Marco Pollo (w/ wine pairings)

So yeah, this recipe is “borrowed” from a restaurant that I worked for years and years ago. We had this fantastic chef, Mark Laverty, who was far too talented for a strip mall Italian joint on Route 9 in Freehold, NJ. Anyway, my favorite dishes from Mark were his specials… Alligator, black bear steaks, buffalo, you know,Continue reading “Pasta Marco Pollo (w/ wine pairings)”

Seared Pork Chop & Mushroom Madeira Sauce (w/ wine pairings)

Before I get into the recipe, I have to give a quick apology to one of my followers, Kevin V. I made this dish well over a month ago and posted it on Instagram… He requested the recipe and I just didn’t have the time to get it done. Sorry man, hopefully it’s better lateContinue reading “Seared Pork Chop & Mushroom Madeira Sauce (w/ wine pairings)”

A Play on Sausage & Peppers (w/ wine pairings)

The other day I was tasting some wines with a couple of friends, and one of them pulled out a Tupperware container filled with a dinner that his wife packed for him (aw, how cute). He heated it up and started eating away, and it smelled absolutely delicious. So of course I asked the obvious question, “HeyContinue reading “A Play on Sausage & Peppers (w/ wine pairings)”