Castello del Poggio Asti Piemonte

Attributes:
Producer:

Castello del Poggio
Region:

Piemonte, Italy
Varietal:

Sweet Sparkling Whites
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese
Fish or Shellfish: Bouillabaisse, Calamari, Caviar, Deep Fried Bass, Deep Fried Catfish, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Stews and Soups, Sushi
Fruits & Nuts: Fruit Salad
Herbs & Spices: Saffron, Wasabi
Poultry & Eggs: Soufflé
Red Meat: Ham
Vegetables: Bruschetta, Fruit Salad, Leafy Greens, Lentils, Nicoise Salad, Risotto, Vegetable, Roasted Mixed Vegetables, Spinach, Stir Fry, Zucchini

Franzia White Merlot

Attributes:
Producer:

Franzia
Region:

California, United States
Varietal:

White Merlot
Bottle Size:

5 L

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese, Dry Jack Cheese, Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar
Fish or Shellfish: Grilled Salmon, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Tuna Nicoise Salad
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Ginger
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Pasta with Pesto, Pasta with Truffles
Poultry & Eggs: Duck Confit, Game Birds, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Curried Beef, Curried Lamb, Curried Pork, Ham, Hamburgers, Pork w/Fruit Sauce
Sauces: Oil-based Sauce
Vegetables: Avocado, Bruschetta, Caesar Salad, Leafy Greens, Lentil Salad, Nicoise Salad, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Root Vegetables, Salad, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

California:

California produces the majority of wine made in the United States. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and Pinot Noir dominate the wine production in California, but many other varietials thrive in the California climate. Many fine wines are produced in California using Mediterranean grapes.

Comte Audoin de Dampierre Cuvee Des Ambassadeurs Brut

Attributes:
Producer:

Comte Audoin de Dampierre
Region:

Champagne, France
Varietal:

Brut
Bottle Size:

375 ML

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 91
Aromas:

floral
Body:

light- to medium-bodied
Compliments:

elegant

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 91
Complexity:

layered
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

citrus, hazelnut, smoke

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Acidity:

firm acidity
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

focused
Flavors:

citrus, mineral, toast

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Acidity:

fresh, soft
Complexity:

complex
Compliments:

pleasant
Flavors:

chocolate, citrus, coffee, pear

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Flavors:

citrus, honey
Fruit:

fruity

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Acidity:

clean

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Acidity:

tart
Body:

lean
Compliments:

elegant
Fruit:

fruity

NV: Tastings Rating: 86
Acidity:

bright, lively
Body:

medium body
Flavors:

citrus, honey

Food Matches:
Fish or Shellfish: Stews and Soups
Fruits & Nuts: Fruit Salad
Herbs & Spices: Wasabi
Poultry & Eggs: Quail
Vegetables: Fruit Salad, Leafy Greens, Risotto, Vegetable

Champagne:

A region in France that makes wines from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. It is also the name of the world’s most famous sparkling wine. Although many winemakers outside of Europe can legally call their sparkling wine champagne, European Union regulations prevent any other member country from doing so.


Brut:

A French term meaning "crude" or "raw". Used widely for sparkling wines to indicate one that tastes bone dry. Particularly dry wines may also be labelled brut natur(e).

Louisiana Crab Cakes

Rated

Ingredients

1 lb fresh crabmeat, cleaned and flaked
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp Tabasco Pepper Sauce
3/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs, divided
Vegetable oil
Leaf lettuce

Preparation

1. Mix crabmeat, pepper, onion, egg, mustard, pepper sauce and 1/2 cup bread crumbs. Cover; refrigerate for 1 hour or until mixture firms up.

2. Shape crab mixture into 10 (3/4-inch-thick) parties; coat with remaining crumbs.

3. Pour oil into heavy large skillet to 1/2-inch depth; heat over medium heat. Brown crab cakes, in batches, for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until done. Drain on paper towels. Arrange crab cakes on a lettuce-lined platter. Serve warm.

Yield

Serves 10

Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 mins.
Cook Time: 20 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Serves 10
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 65 Calories from Fat: 19
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 2.07g
3%  
Carbohydrates 2.6g
0%  
Dietary Fiber < 1g
1%  
Saturated Fat < 1g
1%  
Calories 65.21kcal
3%  
Cholesterol 35.38mg
11%  
Protein 8.63g
14%  
Sodium 162.46mg
6%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
0%  
Vitamin A
0%  
Vitamin C
12%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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