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October 11, 2023

Five Amazing Recipes From Avignon

October 11, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Five Amazing Recipes From Avignon

Tasty memories of a cooking class in southern France.

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October 11, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Rhone Valley white wine, Inter Rhone, Les Halles d'Avignon, Centr'Halles Avignon, Cuisine Centr'Halles, Jonathan Chiri, Green Olive and Almond Tapenade, Pumpkin cream soup, Chanterelle mushrooms, Parma Ham, Prosciutto, Red wine reduction, Ratatouille, White Wine Poached Pears, Muscat de Beams-de-Venise
July 09, 2023

Swordfish Puttanesca: A Delectable Journey of Flavors

July 09, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Swordfish Puttanesca: A Delectable Journey of Flavors

A traditional southern Italian dish with robust and briny flavors.

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July 09, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Swordfish puttanesca, Puttanesca sauce legends, Naples Italy, Campania Italy, Puttanesca recipe, San Marzano tomatoes, Di Meo Greco di Tufo, Mastroberardino Radici Taurasi, Grape Collective, Taub Family Selections
June 28, 2023

Exploring the Delights of Tuscany with Pecorino and Prosciutto

June 28, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Exploring the Delights of Tuscany with Pecorino and Prosciutto

Two premium DOP products stand out among Tuscany’s wealth of gastronomic delights.

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June 28, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Pecorino Toscano DOP, Prosciutto Toscano DOP, Di Palo nyc, C. di Palo, DOP, Pecorino and Prosciutto pairings, ham and cheese
March 22, 2023

Pairing Cara Cara Orange Popcorn With Chardonnay

March 22, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Pairing Cara Cara Orange Popcorn With Chardonnay

Make movie night even better!

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March 22, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Lynmar Estate Winery, David Frakes, Chef Frakes, Lynmar Estate Chardonnay, Lynmar Estate Pinot Noir, Popcorn pairings, Seasoned popcorn
February 26, 2023

Coconut Shrimp Stew

February 26, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Coconut Shrimp Stew

A stew inspired by the flavors of Southeast Asia. A wine pairing inspired by a fresh and mineral Spanish white.

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February 26, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Thai basil, coconut milk, lemongrass, coriander, ginger, Albariño wine, Rias Baixas
February 17, 2023

Scallop Crudo With Citrusy Ginger Mint Dressing

February 17, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Scallop Crudo With Citrusy Ginger Mint Dressing

Pair this dish with Inzolia, a native white wine grape of Sicily,

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February 17, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Scallop crudo with citrusy ginger mint dressing, Sallier de la Tour winery, Sicilian wine, white wine, seafood and white wine recipe, Inzolia wine, Sicilia DOC
December 21, 2022

Negronis and Pasta, A Lesson On Pairing Italian Cocktails with Italian Food

December 21, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Negronis and Pasta, A Lesson On Pairing Italian Cocktails with Italian Food

Like wine, cocktails and liqueurs are an integral part of Italian culture. Why not have them at your dining table?

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December 21, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Sunday Suppers, Dining Out
Italian Food, Italian cocktails, Italian spirits, Italian vermouth, cocktails with dinner, Lucciola restaurant, Valentino Longo bartender, Chef Michele Casadei Massari, negroni, negroni cocktail, Luxardo, Meletti Bitter Rosso, Cocchi Torino Rosso
December 20, 2022

Seven Fish Dishes for Your Holiday Feast

December 20, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Seven Fish Dishes for Your Holiday Feast

Seven favorite fish dishes for December 24th or any day of the year.

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December 20, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Feast of the seven fishes, La Vigilia, La Vigilia di Natale, Catholic tradition, Italian immigrants, fish dishes, Christmas eve fish recipes, seafood recipes, Sweet and Spicy Salmon, Sesame Crusted Tuna, Paella Recipe, Codfish recipe, Spicy garlic and lemon shrimp recipe
August 01, 2022

Rich and Briny Lobster Stock Recipe

August 01, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Rich and Briny Lobster Stock Recipe

Add a whiff of the sea to your seafood dishes all year long.

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August 01, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 4 Comments
Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Lobster stock, Sally Schneider
July 12, 2022

Crispy Cod with Tartar Sauce

July 12, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Crispy Cod with Tartar Sauce

Panko breadcrumbs add flavor and a crunchy texture to light, flaky cod

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July 12, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Codfish recipe, Tartar sauce, Abruzzo wine, Trabocchi coast, seafood recipe
May 20, 2022

Wine Review: Five Italian Whites, From North to South

May 20, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Wine Review: Five Italian Whites, From North to South

There’s something about a chilled glass of white wine, especially in the summer heat, that is so inviting.

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May 20, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine Reviews, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Italian white wine, Vietti Roero Arneis, Enrico Serafino Gavi, La Valentina Pecorino, Tenuta Tascante Etna Bianco, Alois Lageder Lowengang Chardonnay, Grape Collective, Alto Adige wine, Sicilian Wine, Abruzzo wine, Piedmont wine
May 19, 2022

Mexican Style Chicken with Beans, Corn and Tortillas

May 19, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Mexican Style Chicken with Beans, Corn and Tortillas

As good as it gets!

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May 19, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Mexican Style Chicken with Beans, Chicken recipe, Mexican food, Italian wine pairing, Pecorino wine, La Valentina Pecorino, Dalla Terra winery direct
May 19, 2022

Lemony Shrimp With Beans Recipe

May 19, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Lemony Shrimp With Beans Recipe

Fantastic with a lemony Etna Bianco!

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May 19, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Shrimp recipe, Lemony shrimp with beans recipe, Tenuta Tascante, Tenuta Tascante Buonora Etna Bianco, Etna Bianco wine, Sicily, Sicilian wine
April 20, 2022

Lessons From Jacques Pépin

April 20, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Lessons From Jacques Pépin

I’ll never forget the time I met Jacques Pépin. It was 1989 and I was a student at Manhattan’s French Culinary Institute where he was the Dean of Special Programs.

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April 20, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, French Culinary Institute, Jacques Pepin Cooking at Home, Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home, sausage en papillotte, Jacques Pepin, Happy cooking, Boundary Breaks Riesling 239, Boundary Breaks dry riesling 2019, Hudson and Charles
March 28, 2022

BBQ Chicken Salad with Sweet Chili Sauce and Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc

March 28, 2022/ Lisa Denning
BBQ Chicken Salad with Sweet Chili Sauce and Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc

An award-winning Sauvignon Blanc, perfect with sweet and spicy grilled chicken.

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March 28, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, BBQ chicken salad recipe, Sebaastian Hampson, Great Little Vineyards, Wairau River winery, Wairau River, Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc, summer grilling
March 11, 2022

Lemon and Piave DOP Cheese Risotto Paired With Lake Garda Wines

March 11, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Lemon and Piave DOP Cheese Risotto Paired With Lake Garda Wines

A classic northern Italian dish paired with Lake Garda wine.

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March 11, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
The Wine Chef, Lisa Denning, Risotto, Lemon cheese risotto, Piave DOP cheese, Lake Garda, Sparkling Garda DOC, Mamablip, Vlatenesi rose
February 24, 2022

Claudia's Phenomenal Eggplant Parmigiana, Paired With Wines From Sicily and Campania

February 24, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Claudia's Phenomenal Eggplant Parmigiana, Paired With Wines From Sicily and Campania

Was I exaggerating when I said it was the best meal I’ve ever eaten?

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February 24, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Eggplant Parmigiana, Sicilian Wine, Campania wine, Parmigiana, Eggplant Parm Recipe, Italian American Cuisine, smoked mozzarella
February 03, 2022

Quick and Easy “Cassoulet” With Wines From Languedoc

February 03, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Quick and Easy “Cassoulet” With Wines From Languedoc

This faux rendition, much simpler to prepare than a true cassoulet, is still a delicious and comforting dish.

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February 03, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 4 Comments
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Cassoulet, Quick and easy, Languedoc Wine, sausage, duck confit, pork, white beans
December 22, 2021

A Twist on The Feast of The Seven Fishes

December 22, 2021/ Lisa Denning
A Twist on The Feast of The Seven Fishes

Seven favorite fish dishes, along with wine pairing selections, for your feast—be it on December 24th or any day of the year.

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December 22, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ 3 Comments
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Feast of the seven fishes, La Vigilia, La Vigilia di Natale, Catholic tradition, Italian immigrants, fish dishes, Christmas eve fish recipes, seafood recipes, Sweet and Spicy Salmon, Sesame Crusted Tuna, Paella Recipe, Codfish recipe, Spicy garlic and lemon shrimp recipe
December 22, 2021

Sesame Crusted Tuna With Wasabi Mayonnaise

December 22, 2021/ Lisa Denning
Sesame Crusted Tuna With Wasabi Mayonnaise

Tuna with a Japanese accent.

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December 22, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Sesame Crusted Tuna, Wasabi Mayonnaise recipe, Tuna recipe, Domaine du Cellier aux Moines, Bouchard Pere et Fils, Jean Foillard, Marcel La Pierre, Burgundy Pinot Noir, Gamay, Beaujolais
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