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Recipes From The Winemaker

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One of our observations in traveling the world is seeing the appreciation of fine wines as an integral part of the dining and entertainment experience. One of our goals here at Tidal School Vineyards is to see our fellow Oklahomans experience the joy of slowing down, preparing a wonderful dinner and enjoying the company of family and friends with a glass of one of our fine Oklahoma wines.

 

Life's smaller pleasures are sometimes our most treasured memories. Enjoying good food, a fine wine, and remembering together the best moments of the day is a special occasion we can create on virtually any evening we choose. 

Creamy Scallops Parisienne - Norse Salmon Bisque - Beef Bourguignon - Cheese Fondue - Artichoke Cheese Bread

Pasta & Mushrooms - Herb Crusted Lamb - Sangria - Red Wine Pear Sorbet - Nectarine Red Wine Sauce - Red Wine Sauce - Turkey & Gravy

Thanksgiving Turkey & Giblet Gravy

Ingredients:
14 to18 pound fresh turkey at room temperature
Kosher or sea salt & fresh ground pepper
4 cups giblet broth (see recipe below)
Rosemary Maple Butter (see recipe below)

Giblet Broth:
2 cups white wine (Tidal School Reserve Chardonnay, the oak & buttery flavor is wonderful)
2 cups chicken stock
Giblets & neck
Bay leaf

Simmer everything in a small saucepan for 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf and neck. Giblets can be discarded if they aren't your type of thing or they can be finely chopped and added to the broth. *You can add some of this wonderful stock to your gravy at the end of the cooking of your turkey.

Rosemary Maple Butter:
1 pound butter
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon fresh minced rosemary
Bring butter to room temperature and whip all ingredients together.
 

Roasting Directions:
1. Rub turkey inside and out with salt and pepper.
2. Loosen the skin around the breast with your fingers and insert Rosemary Maple Butter between the meat and the skin as well as on the inside of the bird's cavity.
3. Set bird in deep roasting pan. Use a wire rack to lift the bird off the bottom of the pan.
4. Add the giblet broth to the bottom of the pan to self baste
5. Remove lid or foil the last 30 minutes of cooking to develop a crispy, golden skin.
6. Pre-heat oven to 425F-450F. Roast the bird until the thigh temperature reaches 140F-150F. Let the bird rest 10-15 minutes before carving to let the juices settle.

A Word About Basting:
Quick roasting at high temperatures means the oven temperature needs to be maintained and frequent basting defeats that purpose. By adding butter under the skin, the bird is self-basted. If there is not enough liquid for basting, add either more water or wine.

 

Red Wine Sauce for Steaks

2 Tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 and 1/2 cups Tidal School Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
2 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and next 5 ingredients. Saute' until browned, about 12 minutes. Add wine. Boil until reduced to glaze, about 7 minutes. Add broths and tomato paste. Boil until reduced to scant 1 cup, stirring occasionally, about 28 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

DO AHEAD:
Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

 

Nectarine-Red Wine Sauce
 
 This is a wonderful topping for ice-cream.  Add to your favorite ice-cream for a killer combo!

Makes about 4 cups

1 cup Tidal School Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon wine
1 cup of sugar
1/2 cup water
1 3-inch cinnamon stick
1 3x1/2-inch strip lemon peel
1 3x1/2-inch strip orange peel
3 1/2 cups 1/2-inch cubes nectarines with peel (from 4 to 5 medium)

Stir first 6 ingredients in medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.  Increase heat and boil syrup 1 minute.  Reduce heat.  Add nectarines.  Simmer until nectarines are tender but still hold shape, about 10 minutes.  Transfer sauce to bowl; cool. 

DO AHEAD:
Can be made 1 day ahead.  Cover, chill.

 

Red-wine and pear sorbet

1 cup Tidal School Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
3/4 cup sugar
1 pound ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces (2 cups)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
coarse salt

1. In a small saucepan, bring wine, 11/4 cups water, and sugar to a boil over medium heat, stirring often, until sugar dissolves. Add pears; reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Stir in lemon juice and a pinch of salt; cool completely. Transfer to a shallow baking dish. Freeze until solid, about 6 hours (or overnight).
3. With a fork, break frozen mixture into large pieces. In two batches, puree in a food processor until completely smooth, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to an airtight container; freeze until ready to serve. (sorbet will be soft).
Wine match: Tidal School Vineyards: Oklahoma Sweet
 
Sangria

The longer sangria sits before drinking, the more smooth and mellow it will taste. A full day is best, but if that's impossible, give it an absolute minimum of two hours to sit. Use large, heavy, juicy oranges and lemons for the best flavor.

2 large juicy oranges, washed; one orange sliced, remaining orange juiced.
1 large lemon, washed and sliced
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup Triple Sec
1 (750-milliliter) bottle of Tidal School Vineyards Merlot, chilled

1. Add the sliced orange, lemon, and sugar to a large pitcher; mash gently with a wooden spoon until the fruit releases some juice, but is not totally crushed, and the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Stir in the orange juice, Triple Sec, and wine; refrigerate for at least 2, and up to 8 hours.
2. Before serving, add 6 to 8 ice cubes to pitcher and stir briskly to distribute the settled fruit and pulp; serve immediately.

 

Artichoke Cheese Bread

Serve this cheesy bread as an appetizer with dinner, or on its own as a tasty snack. A perfect match with Tidal School Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay or Peach Chardonnay!

1 sourdough baguette (10 ounces)
1 Tbsp butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)
2 jars (6.5 ounces each) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Halve baguette lengthwise; scoop out center with your fingers, and tear into small pieces. Set bread shells aside.
2. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add bread pieces and garlic; cook until bread is golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, combine browned bread, sour cream, cheddar, Monterey Jack, artichoke hearts, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper; stir together.
4. Spoon mixture into reserved bread shells; sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until browned on top, 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before cutting into serving pieces. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

 

Pasta with mushrooms

This pasta dish gets most of its flavor from the sautéed fresh mushrooms, along with the little bit garlic and Parmesan cheese. Serve with Tidal School Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay or Okla. Sunset.

1 pound linguine or other long pasta
coarse salt and ground pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 pounds assorted fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1/2 inch thick
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup cooking water; drain pasta, and return to pot.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cover skillet (it will be full); cook, tossing occasionally, until mushrooms have softened and released their liquid, 7-10 minutes. Uncover skillet, and reduce heat to medium; cook, tossing occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and browned, 10-12 minutes.
3. Add mushroom mixture and Parmesan cheese to pasta; toss to combine. Add as much reserved pasta water as necessary to create a light sauce. Serve immediately, topped with more Parmesan cheese.

**For a more complex flavor, use a variety of mushrooms, such as button, cremini, and shiitake, in this recipe. Also, you can add grilled, sliced chicken breasts to this dish if you like. Just add at the very end, before you serve.

Wine Match: Tidal School Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay or Okla. Sunset
 

Herb Crusted Lamb

1 (3 to 4-pound) boneless leg of lamb
Salt and pepper
1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves
5 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp Italian bread crumbs
1/3 cup of Tidal School Vineyards Chardonnay
1/3 cup water or chicken broth

Special Equipment: kitchen string, meat thermometer

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Season the meat with the salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix the herbs with the olive oil and bread crumbs. Rub both sides of the lamb with the herb mixture. Using the kitchen string, tie up the lamb leg at 2-inch intervals. Place in roasting pan and bake for 20 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Add the wine and water or broth to the roasting pan and cook for another 30-40 minutes, or until the thickest part of the lamb reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees F for medium. Take the lamb out of the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let the meat rest for 15 minutes. (Be careful not to over cook the lamb, it needs to be med-rare to med) Slice and serve.

Serve With: Tidal School Vineyards Reserve Merlot, Impressao, or Oklahoma Sunset
 


Cheese Fondue

Try this for a special gathering of friends or family! The combination of rich, sophisticated cheeses and wine is sure to receive rave reviews!

4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min


¾ pound Gruyere cheese, grated
½ pound Swiss Emmentaler cheese, grated
¾ pound Appenzeller cheese, grated
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 to 1 ½ cups of Tidal School Vineyards Chardonnay
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground white pepper
Crusty bread, cubed and skewered

1. In a large bowl, toss the cheeses with the cornstarch. Rub the inside of a 3-quart fondue pot with the garlic; discard

2. In the fondue pot, heat 1 cup wine with the lemon juice over medium-low heat until steaming but not yet simmering. Stir in the cheese mixture, 1 handful at a time and cook until melted. If the fondue is too thick, gradually stir in up to ½ cup more wine. Season to taste with white pepper. Serve with the bread cubes. May also want to try apples and/or blanched vegetables.

WINE PAIRING: Tidal School Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay or Peach Chardonnay

 

Beef Bourguignon


This French classic – a beef stew cooked in wine – is a little time intensive, but no doubt worth it. Perhaps serve on a special occasion and wow your guests!

Serves 8
Prep time: 1 ¼ hours
Total time: 4 ¼ hours


4 slices bacon (1/4 pound) cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
3 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, large pieces of fat trimmed, cut into 2 inch chunks, patted dry
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 large onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
6 medium carrots, cut diagonally into ¾ inch slices
1 bottle (3 cups) Tidal School Vineyard’s Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot
½ teaspoon dried thyme
*Roasted Mushrooms and Pearl Onions (see next recipe)

1. In a 6 to 8 quart Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid, cook bacon uncovered over medium-low heat until browned, 10 to 15 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside. Reserve bacon fat.

2. Season beef generously with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, dredge beef in flour, shaking off excess. Raise heat to medium. Working in two batches, brown beef in bacon fat on all sides, without crowding, about 10 minutes per batch. Transfer each batch to a bowl.

3. Pour ½ cup water into pan; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring to loosen browned bits, until liquid has reduced to a few tablespoons, 2 to 3 minutes.

4. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring until slightly softened, 3 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook 1 minute

5. Add carrots, meat (with juices) wine, thyme and reserved bacon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer over low, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender, but not falling apart, 3 to 3 ½ hours

6. Skim fat off surface of stew; discard. Stir Roasted Mushrooms and Pearl Onions (next recipe) into beef; season with salt and pepper. Serve or refrigerate, covered up to overnight.

NOTE: If after step 5, sauce is too thin, continue cooking until it thickens a bit. Or if sauce is too thick, stir in a little water.

Roasted Mushrooms and Pearl Onions


Mushrooms and small pearl onions are roasted before they’re added to the stew. Roasting concentrates their flavor and allows the onions to brown.

1 ½ pounds small cremini mushrooms, stems trimmed (halved if large)
8 ounces thawed frozen pearl onions (1 ½ cups)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss mushrooms with the onions and oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and browned, stirring halfway through, about 30 minutes.

WINE PAIRING: Tidal School Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon or Reserve Merlot




 

Norse Salmon Bisque
Submitted by: Jerry Patton Harmon
 

 Ingredients:

 3/4 lb salmon filet (could use shrimp or lobster)

 1 onion -- finely chopped
 1 stalk celery -- finely chopped
 3 Tablespoons butter
 3 Tablespoons flour
 2 cups milk -- scalded
 2 cups chicken broth
 1 cube chicken bouillon
 4 ounces tomato paste
 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
 1 teaspoon Paul Prudomme's seafood seasoning
 1 cup heavy cream -- scalded
 1/2 cup Tidal School Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
 dried parsley

Baste salmon filet with butter. Bake in oven for 25 minutes or until done.

Cool, then separate into moderate sized pieces...check carefully for small bones. Set aside.

Sauté diced onion and celery in butter until soft. Add flour and stir.

Scald milk, then add to butter mixture. Gradually add chicken broth.

Add tomato paste by the spoonful.

Cook until slightly thick. Season with cayenne pepper, nutmeg, white pepper, marjoram and your imagination.

Scald cream and add alternately with sherry. Taste; if necessary add more.

Add dried or fresh chopped parsley. Gently fold in salmon pieces.

Serving Size : 6
Serving Ideas : Serve hot with a piece of garlic bread.

 

Creamy Scallops Parisienne


1 cup clam juice
1 cup Tidal School Chardonnay
2 T. minced green onions
1 ½ pounds bay scallops
¼ cup + 1 T. butter, divided
¼ cup flour
¾ cup whipping cream
2 egg yokes, lightly beaten
2 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground white pepper
½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
 

1.        Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil in large saucepan over medium heat.  Reduce heat and add scallops; simmer 1 minute or until scallops are opaque and slightly firm.  Strain mixture, reserve liquid; set aside scallops and onions.  Return liquid to cook, uncovered 15 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 1 cup.

2.        Melt ¼ cup butter in small saucepan over medium heat; add flour.  Cook 1 minute stirring constantly with whisk.  Gradually add reduced liquid and whipping cream, stirring constantly.  Cook 2 more minutes until thickened and bubbly.  Gradually stir ¼ of hot mixture into beaten egg yolks; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.  Cook until thickened.  Remove from heat.  Add lemon juice, salt & pepper

3.        Combine scallop mixture and 1 cup sauce; Spoon evenly into 6 lightly greased gratin dishes.  Spoon remaining sauce evenly over top.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Dot tops with dab of butter.  Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until bubbly

      Serves 6

 

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