Wine Robot

Wonderful & easy recipe to go with any white wine with “pineapple” flavor such as Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay & occasionally Sauvignon Blanc.  Look on the label for descriptors or get this fab book.

BBQ Salmon

Squeeze a fresh lemon and salt & pepper on a salmon fillet on both sides. (I only put lemon on fish when I’m serving it with a citrusy white.  I never use it when I pair Salmon with Pinot Noir.)  Place fillet directly on hot grill and BBQ until pale pink in the middle.

Pineapple Salsa

• 1/2 small red onion (chopped)
• 3 tbls honey balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple
• 1 tsp Cilantro
• 1 tsp fresh oregano
• 1/2 lime

Using a small saucepan, saute red onion with honey balsamic vinegar.  When the onions are translucent, stir in the pineapple.  Add cilantro and oregano and fresh lime juice.

Notes: You can add honey to regular balsamic. Trader Joe’s has frozen cilantro pods that are easy to use off-season. Oregano grows almost year-round in my neighborhood.

Serve with large artichokes and melted butter with garlic.  Add a toasty baguette topped with salted butter and Basil/Toasted Garlic Chavrie Goat Cheese.

Pairing

Lynmar Russian River Chardonnay 2004