Cooking with Wine

Portuguese Fava Bean Stew with Spicy Chorizo (Favas com Enchidos)

Our first taste of Favas com Enchidos the inspiration for this recipe Portuguese Fava Bean Stew with Chorizo was at a traditional restaurant in Porto called Talhasca Villa Parda. Tucked into the Lapa neighborhood, the hubby and I visit every time we’re in the city. …

Cooking with Wine, Main Dish, Portuguese, Soups & Stews

Pollo alla Cacciatora in Bianco (Chicken Cacciatore in White Wine): A Modern Take on the Italian Classic

I usually find the best culinary inspiration strikes when you least expect it. Usually when I’m either eating the dish, or scrolling recipes posts on Insta. Like this totally drool worthy modern take on Pollo alla Cacciatora in Bianco (chicken cooked in white wine) by …

Chicken, Cooking with Wine, Grilling, Italian, Main Dish, Roasting

The Hunter’s Stew – Chicken Cacciatore, an Italian Classic

I orginally shared a Chicken Cacciatore recipe here on the blog back in January 2013, wayyyy before I had visited Italy. But after experiencing it at a hunter’s celebration dinner in Umbria, Italy… I took it down. And now I’m sharing the authentic recipe I …

Chicken, Cooking with Wine, Diary Free, Gluten Free, Italian, Main Dish

Flaky Chicken Pot Pie with Tarragon (Gluten-Free Option)

Hummmm. I LOVE a good rich and creamy chicken pot pie. Warm flaky crust filled with sauce, chicken and vegetables makes me feel like I’m wrapped in a yummy hug. It’s right up there with chicken or tomato soup for me when I’m feeling the …

Casseroles, Chicken, Cooking with Wine, Diary Free, Gluten Free, Main Dish, Vegetables

Gourmet Camping with Spanish Chorizo, Jalapeno and Lime Seafood Packets

Camping, the get away from it all. A chance to commune with nature or at least sleep in the outdoors away from the hustle and bustle of the city. AND the treat of wood-fired gourmet cooking over a fire. I’m a sucker for food cooked …

Appetizers and Snacks, Camping, Cooking with Wine, Gluten Free, Grilling, Main Dish, Seafood

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