Tips for Bringing Wine to a Dinner Party

Don’t show up empty-handed! Check out these tips for bringing win to a dinner party, even if you aren’t sure of the menu.

Baked Prosciutto and Brie Bites and Pinot Noir

Dig into this delicious Baked Prosciutto and Brie appetizer that can be made in minutes and effortlessly paired with Pinot Noir.

DIY Wine Glass Charms

Hosting this holiday season? Check out how to make your very own wine glass charms so each guest can keep track of their glass.

Festive Holiday Charcuterie Board

Serve up this festive charcuterie board with delicious meats, pâté, a beet dip and roasted carrots.

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Holiday Foods from Around the World

It’s time to start thinking about the holidays ahead. Many of them, like Christmas, New Year, and Hanukkah are celebrated in many countries around the world, but the foods and traditions are different in each one of them.

The American Dream Winery: Mi Sueño

While some say the American Dream no longer exists, Mi Sueño winery is proof that hard work and passion can take you from dishwasher to winery founder.

End-of-2017 Giveaway

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Perfect Dessert: Meringue Fruit Tart and Wine

A puff pastry crust, a cream cheese center, fresh fruit, and a toasted meringue topping make for a delicious dessert. Pair with wine for a refreshing duo.

Soft Almond Butter Coffee Cake Muffins

Revamp your usual coffee cake and make them softer and more flavorful with almond butter and cappuccino powder. Plus, bake them in muffin tins for easy serving.

Tips for Hosting a Dinner Party on a Budget

Ready to host your first dinner party with friends or a small holiday get-together? You don’t have to break the bank to have a meal with good company. Check out these tips for hosting a dinner party, complete with wine, on a budget.

8 Unique Ways to Use Sweet Potatoes

Not only are sweet potato totally delicious and packed with nutrients, they’re super versatile too. Check out these eight ways to use sweet potatoes in sweet or savory recipes.

Sunday Supper: Chicken and Brisket Brunswick Stew

Sunday supper is often something sacred in a household. We caught up with Cynthia Graubart, author of Sunday Suppers: Simple, Delicious Menus for Family Gatheringsto get her take on the cozy meal and to share her tried and true stew recipe.

Winter Spinach Salad with Petit Billy Goat Cheese

This refreshing winter spinach salad is loaded with walnuts, apples, beets and topped off with a deliciously creamy French goat cheese.

Pomegranate, Goat Cheese and Warm Lentil Salad

Dig into this comforting winter salad loaded with escarole, pomegranate, French goat cheese and warm lentils, that will refresh you, but also keep things cozy.

Gingerbread Grusted Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
Gingerbread Crusted Baked Brie and Cranberry Sauce

Nothing screams holiday entertaining as loud as this delicious gingerbread-crusted baked brie served with a cranberry sauce.

Cranberry and Tonic

Sip away the season with a special gin we recently discovered and used to make a delicious cranberry and tonic.

Filet Mignon Bites with Horseradish Sauce and Sonoma-Cutrer Wine

Wrapped in bacon and served with a creamy horseradish sauce and a glass of Sonoma-Cutrer wine, these filet mignon bites are dressed to impress.

Homemade Cinnamon Danish

Make this special breakfast treat, a braided cinnamon danish made with homemade laminated dough.

Roasted Tribelli Pepper Hummus

Need an appetizer or snack that isn’t so heavy it will ruin the main dish or meal to come? Dip into this roasted tribelli pepper hummus and let its delicious flavors win you over.

Buckwheat Blini and a Brunch Charcuterie Spread

Revamp your holiday brunch by serving egg Benedict with smoked duck, buckwheat blini with luxurious foie gras and a delicious brunch charcuterie board.

Kale and Spiralized Sweet Potato Au Gratin

Creamy, hearty and warm, this sweet potato au gratin is a perfect side dish for the coldest days of the year.

Butternut and Apple Flatbread with Sonoma-Cutrer Wine

Happy Hours are best when served at home. Take advantage of togetherness this season and host a happy hour with friends, wine and this butternut and apple flatbread.

Gingersnap Brownies

With a gingersnap cookie crust, these brownies are a delightful chocolate treat for the winter months.

Chorizo and Sweet Pepper Polenta Bites

Whip up this delicious, fresh-tasting and super colorful appetizer of polenta bites topped with chorizo and sweet tribelli peppers.

Fresh French Goat Cheese Dip

Create a stunning appetizer that is simple to make with flavorful French goat cheese and plenty of fun things to dip with.

Creamy Sweet Potato Noodles with Sausage and Pine Nuts

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5 Last Minute Appetizers and Wines to Match

For those moments when unexpected holiday guests are coming over, your day was too jam packed to plan an elaborate party dish or when you’re invited to a get-together and you totally forgot to plan a dish, these last minute appetizer recipes are here to save the day.

Nutella-Filled Cream Puffs

These classic cream puffs are filled with a Nutella cream filling and topped with chocolate glaze.

Dark Chocolate Brown Butter Cookie Bars

No scooping required, these brown butter cookie bars are loaded with dark chocolate chunks to make an insanely delicious dessert combo.

A Cozy Fire and Peppermint Marshmallows

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Villanos en Bermudas: The dynamic duo shaking up Bogotá

The dynamic duo behind restaurant Villanos en Bermudas managed to claim a spot as one of Latin America’s best, merely a year after opening. Get to them here

Pomegranate, Walnut and Mint Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

These sweet potatoes are filled with toasted walnuts, fresh herbs, pomegranate seeds and drizzled with a tahini sauce.

5 Delicious Ways to Serve Riesling Wines

From dry to sweet, Riesling wines are super versatile. Check out our guide to pairing Riesling wines at your fancy holiday parties or a casual night in. Plus, tips to stirring the wine into a delicious cocktail.

Butternut Squash Ravioli and Sonoma-Cutrer Wine

Spend a day making a batch of beautiful butternut squash ravioli. Enjoy a glass of wine while you cook and pair the dish with a Sonoma-Cutrer Pinot Noir when you serve the ravioli for dinner.

The Perfect End-of-Fall Picnic

Soak up the last rays of fall sunshine with these tips to planning and packing a fall picnic.

Braided Smoked Duck Pastry Appetizer

Instead of the usual charcuterie board or crostini, make your smoked duck into a buttery, impressive braided smoked duck pastry appetizer. It’s sure to blow your guests away.

Founders Releases Sought-After Canadian Breakfast Stout

It’s time to get excited. Founders Brewing Co. has released their most sought-after beer, the CBS or Canadian Breakfast Stout.

Adam Aamann: The ever-evolving King of Danish Smørrebrød

Smørrebrød surfaced during the late 1800’s and is now being reinvented by Adam Aamann.

Our Favorite Cookies of 2017

Planning for a cookie exchange or a holiday dessert spread? Check out our favorite cookies of the year. PS It’s National Cookie Day, get baking so you can celebrate.

Vegan Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

These soft pumpkin streusel muffins have a crunchy-sweet topping and big flavor, but are still able to be vegan and gluten free.

Tastemakers of Healdsburg

Located in the heart of Sonoma County, Healdsburg is a wine oasis bursting with tasting rooms, restaurants, farms and idyllic views. Their moderate climate makes it the perfect spot for a wine adventure anytime of the year.

Guide to an Unforgettable Getaway at Red Mountain Resort, St. George, Utah

Relax, recharge and enjoy stunning nature and food at Red Mountain Resort in St. George, Utah.

Dairy Free Savory Crêpes

As a fun appetizer or side, these veggie-filled savory crêpes are made with dairy free milk and filled with a dairy free cheese.

BLT Sweet Potato Bites

These BLT sweet potato bites are a creative and easy way to make an amazing appetizer using sweet potatoes. They’re perfect as a snack, appetizer or a light meal.

Moscato Winter Cocktail

At your next winter party, refresh your guests before or after a heavy meal with this easy Moscato winter cocktail.

Pistachio Gremolata and Squash Soup

This hearty, smooth hubbard squash soup is made extra delightful swirled with an herb-loaded pistachio gremolata.

Fall Picnic Happy Hour

Make a pledge to get outside this week and enjoy the fresh air, good company and wine. Time to plan a fall picnic happy hour.

Winter Wine Picnic with Chicken and Bean Soup

Just because the temperatures are dropping doesn’t mean an outdoor adventure is out of the question. Make a big batch of this warm bean soup, pack it up in a thermos and head out with a blanket and a bottle of wine for a walk in the woods or a stroll in the park.

Sticky Soy Sauce Wings

These baked soy sauce chicken wings are coated in a sticky, sweet and salty sauce and makes for some finger-licking flavor.

Wine and Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp with Sage-Garlic Butter

This appetizer hits all the right notes for us. It’s salty, buttery and totally delicious when shared with others and paired with wine. Make plateful of these prosciutto-wrapped shrimp with sage-garlic butter for your next gathering.

French Goat Cheese and Roasted Mushroom Crostini

French Goat Cheese and Roasted Mushroom Crostini

Cider Flight and Charcuterie Board Pairing

The next time you serve a charcuterie spread to your guests, serve a delicious cider flight to match.

Espresso Peanut Butter Cups

Filled with peanut butter and enrobed in dark chocolate and chopped espresso beans, these peanut butter cups are the sweet snack you crave.

How to Host an Indian-Style Vegetarian Holiday Dinner Paired with Wine

Hosting a holiday dinner? Think outside the box and serve up a flavorful, cozy Indian-Style vegetarian holiday dinner paired perfectly with wine.

Creamy Tomato Soup and Bacon-Gouda Croutons

What could be better than creamy tomato soup? Creamy tomato soup served with crispy bacon and smoked gouda croutons.

Gift Guide 2017: For the Curious Eaters or Dedicated Home Cooks

From interesting cookbooks to glamorous aprons or our new favorite chef’s knife, here is our go-to gift guide for the food lovers in your life.

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes 6 Ways

Roast some sweet potatoes and be inspired with these six different, delicious ways to stuff them. There’s a topping for everyone.

Florette Goat Brie Crostini with Rosemary, Pear and Honey

Layered with creamy French goat brie, sweet pears, rosemary and a drizzle of honey, these versatile crostini are a feast for the eyes and the tastebuds.

Getting Off the Grid and Outdoors with Wine

Grab a bottle of wine, disconnect from social media and get outside for an internet detox and hard reset with friends and family around the campfire.

Support Sonoma: Gift Ideas from Wine Country

For the food and wine loving people on your list, give them a delicious gift from wine country and help support Sonoma County as it rebuilds and forges ahead after the devastating fires.