7 Easy Summertime Recipes
Ah, summer. Cooking in the summertime is the best because the produce is fresh and the recipes are simple. Most require some quick preparation, then a bit of time in front of the grill or a fast sear in a pan – no toiling away in the kitchen or hot ovens. Here are our favorite recipes for the season, and the wines to pair with each.
Roasted Padron and Shishito Peppers
Pair with: 2017 Zeste! Central Coast Sauvignon Blanc
Herb-Marinated Shish Kabobs
Pair with: 2017 Le Franc Pays d'Oc Cabernet Sauvignon
Squash and Zucchini Skillet Fritters
Pair with: 2017 Trilus California Pinot Noir
Chickpea and Asparagus Salad
Pair with: 2016 L'Esprit de L'Escalier Bordeaux Blanc
Cherry Tomato and Basil Pesto Pasta
Pair with: 2016 Sette Aje Frappato Terre Siciliane
Summer Cucumber Salad
Pair with: 2016 Wandern Monterey County Grüner Veltliner
Perfectly Grilled Corn on the Cob
Pair with: 2016 Pique-Nique Pays d'Oc Chardonnay