Mini Falafel Pitas with Roasted Peppers & Goat Cheese

Halibut with Buckwheat Noodles

The ingredients for this simple dish can be sourced in the Asian food section of your local supermarket. You will be surprised at how easy it is. The bridging element...

Six Tips for Storing Wine

Most wines are made to be enjoyed within a few years of bottling. But that doesn’t mean you should ignore proper storage methods. Whether you plan to store wine for...

Grilled Rock Shrimp with Avocado Butter and Hazelnut Romesco

This is a great dish to make when you want a showstopper appetizer but don’t have much time to make one. Perfect for a spring or summer party, this grilled...

Crab and Watermelon Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

The fresh crisp watermelon and sweet Dungeness crab make for a refreshing and simple salad for a hot spring day. The watermelon and strawberry aromas found in La Crema’s Monterey...

Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese, Pinenuts and Fried Shallots

When pairing food with wine, there are many different approaches.  In this case, the recipe ingredients mirror the fundamental flavor and aroma profiles of the La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir. ...

Crab Risotto with Fine Herbs

There could not be an easier recipe for success. And one could argue that a rich, creamy risotto with rich, meaty crab is one of the best possible pairings for...

Chicken Curry & Sultana Raisin Sandwich

Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of this dish.  The flavor profiles of both wine and food are complex. The La Crema Monterey Chardonnay exhibits intense tropical fruit, like pineapple,...

Simply Amazing Roasted Chicken

Delicious doesn’t have to be complicated. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious main course that’s high on flavor and low on stress.

Easy to make, hard to stop eating: Three incredible appetizers

Summer has left us, but the delicious recipes our Style Your Summer contest winner, Kelly DeLaurentis served at her End of Summer Party are perfect for any occasion. Take in...

Five Fall Transition Pieces

As the evenings get shorter, and a slight breeze cools the air after sunset, it’s time to start pulling sweaters out from the back of the closet. To ease the...