2011 seared pinot reduction Recipes

black peppercorns, butter, divided, chopped fresh thyme, divided, firm ripe white peaches (about 1 3/4 lb), halved and pitted, firm ripe black mission figs , halved lengthwise (about 1 lb), balsamic vinegar, creme fraiche, salt

pinot grigio, fresh peach, chopped, peach schnapps, chopped fresh basil, agave nectar, ice cubes, fresh peach, sliced

pinot grigio wine, peach schnapps, sugar, sliced fresh peaches

pinot grigio wine, fresh peach, chopped, peach schnapps, fresh basil, chopped, agave nectar, ice cube, fresh peach, sliced

pinot grigio wine, brandy, orange liqueur, sugar, orange, thinly sliced, blood orange, thinly sliced, kumquats, sliced, lime, thinly sliced

pinot grigio wine, brandy, goya passion fruit nectar, sugar, sliced plums, plum (to garnish )

pinot grigio wine, calvados, cointreau liqueur, simple syrup, freshly-squeezed orange juice, fresh lemon juice, fresh-pressed apple juice , granny smith, lemons, cut into thin quarters, strawberries, sliced, apples, sliced, bartlet pears, sliced, oranges, cut into thin quarters, carbonated lemon-lime beverage , as needed

pinot grigio wine, fresh apple cider, club soda, ginger brandy, honey crisp apples, chopped, pears, chopped

pinot grigio wine, brandy, grand marnier, sugar, oranges, thinly sliced (can use blood oranges if available), lemons or 2 kumquats, thinly sliced, limes, thinly sliced

pinot noir , merlot, or pinot or cab sav (cheap or clear skins) red wine, oranges (fresh ), boysenberries (canned in juice is good), cinnamon sticks, whole star anise, brandy, dried sultana, water, ground ginger, dark brown sugar, ground nutmeg

ginger root, grated, teriyaki sauce, flat iron steaks or tri tip steaks 1-inch thick, grill seasoning (recommended: montreal steak seasoning by mccormick ), vegetable oil, for drizzling plus 3 tbsp, sea scallops, toasted sesame seeds, chopped chives, salt and freshly ground black pepper, toasted sesame oil, napa cabbage chopped into 1 1/2-inch dice, red onion, quartered and thinly sliced, garlic, grated, seedless cucumber , cut into 1/4-inch sticks then 2 to 3-inch pieces, asian hot chili sauce or hot sauce, to your taste, rice wine vinegar, limes , zested and juiced, freshly chopped cilantro leaves

pinot noir wine, tempeh, cut into 1 inch cubes, onion, chopped, carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice, garlic cloves, peeled and chopped, olive oil, divided, herbes de provence, bay leaf, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, sliced shiitake mushrooms, water, chopped parsley, garnish

fresh-squeezed lemon juice, fresh-squeezed orange juice, excellent-quality pinot noir wine, water, superfine sugar, unsalted butter, room temperature, granulated sugar, egg whites, vanilla extract, flour, fresh ground black pepper, fresh raspberries, fresh mint (to garnish ) (optional)

pinot noir wine, grainy mustard, venison loin, salt and pepper, to taste, egg noodles, butter, walnut oil, peppercorn, fresh ginger, minced, shallot, finely minced, chicken stock or 1 cup veal stock, cream, cinnamon, red currant jelly, red wine vinegar

cilantro, divided (stems and leaves ), garlic cloves, minced, mirassou pinot noir wine, peanut oil, minced fresh ginger, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, skirt steak , trimmed of fat, head butter lettuce , torn, green onions, sliced, mango, peeled, pitted and diced, english cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced, mirassou pinot noir wine, orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, minced jalapeno peppers, brown sugar, coarsely chopped macadamia nuts

cluster small red grapes (divided ), pinot noir wine, simple syrup, vodka