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Recipes
Grilled Halloumi Cheese & Tomato Skewers With Pork Tenderloin Marinated Chimi Churri

4 wooden or metal skewers

1 package Halloumi Cheese

8 Campari tomatoes or large cherry tomatoes

1 medium Vidalia onion

Olive Oil

Salt & Pepper

If you are using wooden skewers soak them in water for at least ½ hour.

First cut the Halloumi cheese into 8 even cubes.  Next cut the onion into quarters and separate into 2-3 layers.  Starting with the onion thread the skewers with the onion layer, tomato and Halloumi cheese, until you have 2 tomatoes, two cubes of Halloumi and onion on each skewer.

Light your grill and set at medium heat.  Brush the skewers with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.  Grill for 5 minutes and then turn the skewers and grill for 5 more minutes until the cheese is lightly browned and the tomatoes are cooked.

 2 (3/4 pound) pork tenderloins (usually comes in one package)

3/4 cup Green Gaucho Chimmi-Churri, plus extra for serving

 In a plastic ziplock bag place the pork tenderloins and add the Chimmi-Churri sauce.  Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.  Remove the pork from the marinade and preheat your grill.  Grill on lightly oiled grill rack over medium-hot fire, turning frequently, until a thermometer inserted diagonally 2 inches into meat registers 155°F, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, then tent loosely with foil and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.  Serve with the tomato-cheese skewers and the Chimmi-Churri sauce.  

Makes 4 servings

Wine pairing suggestion:  Bodegas Bilbainas 2007 Rioja, Rioja, Spain $15.99

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Mediterranean Roasted Pepper & Feta Pasta Salad

10 oz. dry pasta

1 container Mt. Vikos Red Pepper and Feta Spread

¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped

½ hot house cucumber, chopped into ¼ inch quarters

½ cup salami, chopped into ¼ inch quarters

1 cup broccoli florets

1/3 cup spring onions, chopped

¼ cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped


Pre heat a large pot of salted, boiling water and cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.

In a small sauce pan bring 2 inches of water to a boil, add the broccoli florets, cover with a lid and blanch for 1 minute.  Drain well in a colander.

In a large bowl combine the cooked pasta, Kalamata olives, cucumber, salami, broccoli and spring onions.  Pour the Mt. Vikos Red Pepper and Feta Spread over the pasta and toss until well combined. 

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve at room temperature.  This dish can be made ahead and served cold.

Wine Match: 2008 Yannis Santorini, Greece $15.99

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Grilled Shrimp with Mango-Peppadew Salsa

1 pound raw, large shrimp, peeled and deveined

3 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground pepper

1 jar Mango-Peppadew Salsa

Lime wedges

Instructions: 

Soak skewers in water for 1 hour.

Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.

In a bowl whisk the olive oil, salt and pepper. 

Toss the shrimp with the olive oil, salt and pepper mix.

Thread the shrimp onto 8-inch skewers. Note: Using flat skewers keeps the shrimp from rotating and they are easier to flip.

Grill over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly charred and cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Serve with a heaping spoonful of Mango-Peppadew Salsa and lime wedge.

To round out your meal serve with a tossed salad and yellow rice.

Wine pairing suggestion:  2009 Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rose

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Spring Asparagus & San Giulano Pesto

1 jar San Giuliano Pesto Basil Sauce

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and washed

6 ounces snow peas

1 small yellow onion, diced

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper

Small bunch fresh basil, chopped

Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese

Pasta (preferably fusilli or orecchiette) cooked according to the instructions on the box.

Cut the asparagus spears into thirds.

In a medium sized skillet heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and sauté the onions over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until they are translucent. Add the asparagus and sauté for 4 minutes. Next add the snow peas and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add the basil pesto. Season with salt and pepper if needed.

Drain the pasta and return to the pan, add the sautéed vegetables and pesto and toss with the pasta. Serve and sprinkle with the chopped fresh basil and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

Wine pairing suggestion: 2008 Raptor Ridge Pinot Gris

If you have any questions about the recipe please email Katie at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 


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