Fort Ross Vineyard

Ingredients:

6lbs oxtail

1 large purple onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, crushed

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 cup dates, pitted & chopped

4 tsp cinnamon

1 1/2 tsp oregano

1 tsp curry powder

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp dried ginger

1 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Brown oxtail thoroughly on high heat in olive oil. Salt well.

2. Sautée onion on low heat until soft. Add salt to this is well.

3. Add garlic to pan, then add herbs.

4. Add onion mix to the oxtail & cover with water.

5. Bring oxtail to a boil. Add dates & bell pepper.

6. Cook covered on low heat for 2 1/2 hours, or until meat falls off the bone.

7. Add salt & pepper to taste. 

Ingredients:

1 36-ounce Prime Porterhouse steak

2 sprigs of thyme

3 king oyster mushrooms cut in ½ and scored with a knife

2 garlic cloves

3 oz butter

1 oz aged balsamic vinegar

Kosher salt (Diamond Krystal preferred)

Black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Light the grill. White oak is a great choice for wood. Get 1/2 or a 1/3  of the grill ripping hot.  Leave the other side off. Temper steak to room temperature before cooking. Season heavily with salt and pepper.

2. Bring a sauté pan to high heat. Season mushrooms with salt, sear cut side down. Place another pan on top of the mushrooms to keep them flat. Lower flame and cook until mushrooms are golden brown. Flip and add garlic, thyme and butter. Lower flame and brown mushrooms in the butter. Cook until tender, around 10 minutes. Discard garlic and thyme. Reserve mushrooms in pan.

3. Grill steak over high flame.  Cross hatch on both sides. Brown edges. Move steak once seared to the cooler part of the grill and close top. Cook to desired doneness. Once cooked to desired doneness, remove from grill and rest for five minutes. Slice steak. Garnish with mushrooms, butter and balsamic. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup White Asparagus, peeled and sliced

1/4 cup Spring Onions, thin sliced

2 Tbsp Sorrel, rough chopped

2 Tbsp Parsely, rough chopped

1 Tbsp Cilantro, rough chopped

1 Tbsp Basil, rough chopped

1/4 cup Nicoise Olives, rough chopped

1/4 cup  Fish Sauce

1/3 cup Red Wine Vinegar

1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 1/2 cups Strawberries, thin sliced

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients together, except strawberries. Add strawberries when you are ready to serve with your favorite grilled meat or fish.

Ingredients:

2 egg yolks

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon minced anchovies

1 1/2 tablespoons muscatel vinegar (can also use white balsamic)

1 1/2 teaspoons Champagne vinegar

1/4 cup cream

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Pinch of salt

2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

2 teaspoons lemon juice

4-6 heads of Little Gem lettuces, washed cored, and separated into leaves

3 small heads red endive, washed, cored, and separated into spears

1/2 cup breadcrumbs, toasted until crisp in olive oil

1/2 cup grated Serena cheese, or any other hard grating cheese, like Dry Jack or Parmigiano-Reggiano

Chopped chives, for garnish

Chopped chervil, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. For the dressing: place the yolks, garlic, mustard, and anchovies in a blender. Process on high speed until fully incorporated. Add vinegars and blend together. Next, add cream and process for a few more seconds. Slowly drizzle in oil with the motor running. Season to taste with salt.

2. Place salad dressing in a bowl and stir in all of the chopped herbs. Finish with lemon juice and stir to incorporate.

3. To assemble: place lettuces in a large bowl. Toss with dressing until evenly coated (we even suggest massaging it into the leaves so puddles don't form in the endive spears). Divide among 4-6 plates and sprinkle each with a generous amount of breadcrumbs, cheese, chives, and chervil, if using.

Ingredients:

3 pounds fava pods (about 2 cups shelled)

6 ounces Pecorino Toscano or other young pecorino cheese

1/4 cup spring onions, thiny sliced

1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 

Pinch of red pepper flakes

3/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

3/4 cup extra virign olive oil

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon dry white wine

3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Meanwhile, shell the favas.

2. Drop the beans into the boiling water and blanch until their skins loosen, about 3 minutes. Cool in ice water, peel, and put them in a large bowl.

3. Cut the pecorino into 1/4" cubes and add it to the bowl with the favas. 

4. Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl and mix well. Season to taste with salt and serve.