Working on EAT & DRINK book 4

Marcus and I have been busy over the past couple months recipe testing and wine pairing and tasting for EAT & DRINK in the Northwest book 4. Things are finally starting to come together, albeit the IFBC, switching jobs and moving all within the same couple months. The Northwest wines being celebrated in this next book are some of the best! Perhaps with this book more than others, I am thinking of the ingredients in each dish that will pair well with wine, rather than ingredients first- wine pairing second. Perhaps it's just my awareness and development of my palate over this year-long EAT & DRINK writing experience or the evolution in how I am thinking and writing recipes now. Here are the list of recipes that will be in the next book!

1. Warm Chicken Panini With Lemon Feta, Grilled Zucchini And Peppadew Dressing


2. Spring Pea Soup With Seared Scallop, And Tarragon Oil (Optional Scallop)


3. Thyme Profiteroles With Lox And Fried Capers


4. Lamb With Cilantro/Mint Pesto And Smashed Yellow Potatoes


5. Ham Wrapped Chorizo-Apricot Prawns Over Baby Mixed Greens


6. Ahi Tuna Slider, Mango-Nectarine Salsa, Pickled Shallots, Ginger Mayo


7. The "Green Salad"- Artichoke Hearts, Asparagus, Herbs, Olives, Citrus And Avocado


8. Caesar Lamb Burgers


9. Prosciutto, Local Blue Cheese, Fresh Peaches, Marcona Almonds With A Homemade Raspberry Vinaigrette


10. Guinea Hen Wrapped In Bacon With Blackberry Balsamic Glaze Main


11. Pomegranate Molasses Chicken Wings


12. Flank Steak With Sun Dried Tomato/Ginger/Date Sauce With White Bean Salad


13. Corn, Black Bean Stuffed Poblanos With Goat Cheese And Roasted Yellow Pepper Sauce


14. Slow Cooked Chipotle Pork Tacos


15. Gorgonzola And Salami Pizza


16. Grilled Polenta With Manchego And Morels In Sage Brown Butter


17. Crab/Scallop And Shrimp Seafood Salad With A Green Goddess Style Dressing


18. Salmon With Fresh Summer Tomatoes, Balsamic And Fresh Herbs


19. Steak Roulade With Blue Cheese And Cherry Bacon Compote


20. Citrus Pound Cake With Honey Lavender Glaze Fresh Raspberries