Food

Our local bakery, Bob’s Well Bread, makes the best croissants. This dish puts a decadent spin on bread pudding for a fun and inventive dessert. • 3 eggs • 1 cup sugar • 2 cups 2% milk • 1/2 tsp. salt • 4 large croissants • 1/4 sliced almonds • whipped cream for garnish Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cut croissants into

Truffles with baked eggs can be one of the most comforting dishes in the world.  These are delicious for brunch or even a quick weeknight dinner with a green salad.  This recipe is for one serving but you can easily make many more at a time.  The rich creaminess of the egg is a sensational

Bet ya can’t eat just one! A few of these delightful little morsels are a great start to any party. The pastry is impressive but simple, and you can use any of your favorite sausage as filling. • ½ cup water • 4 tbsp. butter • ½ cup flour • 3 eggs • 1 tsp.

One of our staff members, Megan McDermott, brought this delicious cake to a staff meeting recently. Though desserts can be difficult to pair with wines, this was a mouth-watering combination with our Estate Pinot Noir! And since Santa Maria is so famous for its strawberries we couldn’t help but be thrilled. • 1 ½ cups

This recipe might take a little time, but it’s always a hit. I’ve been told that there is no recipe just like this one passed down from my great-grandmother, who was an excellent cook born and raised in Greece. • 2 10 ounce packages of frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry • 1 tbsp.olive oil

We’re so excited to have a sweeter wine on the list that we just had to pair it with dessert. Our staff member, Carol Bjelland, makes this delicious almond cake, and volunteered to share her recipe! You’ll need a special almond cake pan, which is easy to find online. Otherwise, just use what you have

I love making this healthy “fried” chicken each year on Halloween- it’s delicious, moist, and has a nice crunchy crust that won’t make you miss the real thing one bit. Consider it healthiness in disguise! The pairing is perfect: a little oak and fruit from the Chardonnay make this a classic combo. Don’t forget to

A wine like this deserves a special meal. I love making my own gnocchi, often with my own homemade ricotta cheese, but the earthy goat cheese used here takes it to another level of sublime. Simple. Elegant. And a gorgeous surprise for your tastebuds. • 2 small rounds of crottin de champcol cheese (use 1

This July 14th (Bastille Day!), you might be feeling a little French. Try this velvety and delicious quiche with a simple green salad for a gourmet dinner- a la francaise! Use the real cream for the ultimate in silky deliciousness- or substitute half and half for something slightly less decadent. You can throw in some

This quiche makes a light and tasty supper or brunch when served with a green salad. This trio of arugula, prosciutto, and cherry tomatoes is delicious, but you can alter the ingredients and get creative, just keep the base the same! Your own flavor combinations will keep your friends impressed all summer long. Either way,