My favorite burger is a simple classic cheeseburger with some twists that makes it extra special to share with loved ones.

Cabernet Braised Brisket w Garlic. Brisket is not difficult to make, but it does take several hours, and several steps.

Easy Simple Red Wine Poached Pear – why not surprise your family & friends with this stunning and elegant ruby red wine poached pear.

Grilled Mascarpone on Chocolate Cherry Bread with Blackberry Cabernet Compote is the perfect way to celebrate Grilled Cheese Month!

Chocolate Red Wine Cupcakes with Red Wine Buttercream – an ideal pairing that would be perfect for your Valentine!

Tart cranberries are balanced out by a homemade winter spiced cabernet syrup in these sweet and full bodied Cranberry Cabernet Hand Pies.

Clementine, Whiskey and Wine Cocktail – A strong but fruity and beautiful winter drink.

Red Wine Risotto — vegetarian, deeply flavored, perfect for Christmas dinner.

Meaty portabella mushrooms stuffed with cabernet onions, spinach, and gorgonzola.

Cabernet Cranberry & Blueberry Sauce – Move over boring cranberry sauce. Cranberries are so much better with blueberries & wine!

Combining two favorite things into one delicious treat – Dark Chocolate Cabernet Truffles!

Cabernet Burger with Blue Cheese. Huge, Juicy, Flavorful Burgers. Perfect for the next BBQ or Cookout.

Pairing wine with cheese is no different than pairing wine with any other food. So let’s review my super-basic food and wine pairing tips.

“Fusilli a la Brando” with Cabernet Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Pesto, Garlic Rapini and Fresh Mozzarella.

Inspired by Surin of Thailand in Huntsville, AL, this is a deliciously light, spicy, creamy soup that is perfect year-round.

Tinto de verano, the “red wine of summer” – a simple sangria from Seville

Grape and Cabernet Sorbet. A delicious adult treat for the hot weather.

Cherry Cabernet Brownies. Drunken cherries in a dense fudgey brownie.

Cabernet Marinara

Join me as I taste exceptional spring releases from Ridge Vineyards.

Easy Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet

A boozy sorbet chock full of blackberries and Cab — Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet