Chris Stowe's Ultimate Entertaining Meal - May 2019 Recipe Winner

Recipe Date:

April 12, 2019

Cook Time:

01:00:00

Difficulty:

Medium

Measurements:

Imperial (US)

The reason we chose these pairings are because they are our go to for entertaining family and friends; and we would want to share these wines with family and friends as well. These two pairings remind us of summer with the bright bruschetta; and grilling of the tri tip and salad. The bruschetta pairs nicely with the 2016 Westside Farms Chardonnay with the soft creamy notes of the cheese on the bruschetta complimenting the soft baked fruits on the Westside Farms. The dark earth tones and dense fruits from the 2016 McDonald Mountain Pinot Noir compliment the juicy and savory flavors of the Wagyu Tri Tip and Caesar Salad. 1st Course - Bruschetta – paired with Gary Farrell 2016 Westside Farms Chardonnay 2nd Course - Caesar Salad 2nd Course - Journeyman Marinated Wagyu Tri Tip Paired with Gary Farrell 2016 McDonald Mountain Pinot Noir

Ingredients

For Bruschetta
Baguette
Goat Cheese
Bruschetta Sauce (from Trader Joes if possible)
For Homemade Caesar Salad (or buy one!)
1 Garlic CLove
2 large Egg Yokes
2 tbsps Fresh Lemon Juice
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
2 tbsps Olive Oil
3 tbsps Grated Parkesarn
Kosher Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For Journeyman Marinated Wagyu Tri Tip
Purchase pre-marinated Wagyu tri tip at Journeyman Local Healdsburg Meat Company in Healdsburg; if not local-use favorite local meat shop and purchase marinated tri tip

Directions

1st Course - Bruschetta – paired with Gary Farrell 2016 Westside Farms Chardonnay

Ingredients:

Baguette
Goat Cheese
Bruschetta Sauce – preferably from Trader Joe’s in the refrigerated section by hummus; if you don’t have Trader Joe’s, recommend making a fresh bruschetta mixture
Balsamic Glaze – preferably from Trader Joe’s by olive oil

Directions:

Slice baguette into pieces of desired thickness
Place in single layer on baking dish and broil on low in oven for 2.5 minutes or until lightly toasted – watch closely as it toasts quickly
Let cool slightly, then spread goat cheese on each piece
Spoon about a tablespoon of bruschetta sauce on top of goat cheese
Drizzle with balsamic glaze
Enjoy with Gary Farrell 2016 Westside Farms Chardonnay

2nd Course - Caesar Salad – paired with Gary Farrell 2016 McDonald Mountain Pinot Noir

Homemade Caesar Salad

Ingredients:

Can of anchovy fillets packed in oil
1 garlic clove
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice – may add a little extra at end depending on taste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan –shredded or chunks are fine if using food processor
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Put anchovy filets, garlic clove, and pinch of salt in food processor. Process until a paste.
Add 2 egg yolks, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard and process until combined.
Slowly add a little olive oil at a time and process, then add more and process. Adding slowly and processing smaller amounts each time helps thicken the dressing.
Add parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste and process.
Taste and see if you would like to add any additional lemon juice, cheese, Dijon mustard, salt or pepper.
Put in the fridge to chill. Can be made a day ahead.
Mix with Romaine Lettuce and top with parmesan cheese

3rd Course - Journeyman Marinated Wagyu Tri Tip – paired with Gary Farrell 2016 McDonald Mountain Pinot Noir

Journeyman Marinated Wagyu Tri Tip

Purchase pre-marinated Wagyu tri tip at Journeyman Local Healdsburg Meat Company in Healdsburg; if not local-use favorite local meat shop and purchase marinated tri tip
Grill for 10-15 minutes on each side depending on desired finish (less for rare more for medium)
Let meat set for 10 minutes prior to slicing

Enjoy Tri Tip and Caesar Salad with Gary Farrell 2016 McDonald Mountain Pinot Noir