Archives for October 2013

Reunion Vineyard – ‘The Pride of Pleasant Lawn’ Semi-Sweet Red Wine

This wine is deep red, almost black, with purplish hues in its hightlights.  Smoky, with hints of wood and molasses on the nose.  Brown sugar and blackberry in the mouth.  Over-ripe, mature fruit notes throughout.

3.5/5

Sautéd Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

  • 4 strips thick-cut bacon or pancetta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium Red Potato, cut into thin wedges
  • 1/2 large onion, chopped1 Tablespoon of chopped Rosemary
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Lemon juice

Directions

Cook bacon or pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and crumple into medium sized bits with your fingers.

In same pan with bacon fat, melt butter over high heat.  Add the potato wedges and cook until they are beginning to brown.  Stir in Rosemary and cook until the potato wedges can be easily penetrated with a fork.

Add onions and Brussels Sprouts and cook, stirring occasionally, until sprouts begin showing some golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss bacon or pancetta back into pan.   Cover the dish with a spritz of lemon juice.  Serve immediately.