13 wine test kitchen Recipes

ripe medium beefsteak tomatoes, (about 1 1/2 lb), cored and cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups), red bell peppers, (about 1 lb), cored, seeded , and cut into slices, then into 1/4-inch cubes (about 2 cups), cucumbers, (about 1 lb), 1 peeled and the other with skin on , both seeded and cut into 1/4-inch cubes (abo, shallots, peeled and minced (about 1/2 cup), garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 tsp), table salt, sherry wine vinegar, ground black pepper, tomato juice, tabasco sauce (optional), ice cubes, extra virgin olive oil , for serving

extra firm tofu, drained, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, cornstarch , plus an additional 1 1/2 tsp, boneless center cut pork chops, about 1/2 inch thick and sliced in julienne strips, cold water , plus 1 additional tsp, egg, low sodium chicken broth, bamboo shoot , sliced lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick strips (from 1 5-oz can), fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 cup), black vinegar (or 1 tbsp red wine vinegar plus 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar see note above), chili oil (see note above), white pepper, scallions, sliced thin

extra-virgin olive oil, pita breads (8-inch), red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, red onion, thinly sliced, pitted kalamata olive, chopped, hummus, shredded italian cheese blend, crumbled feta cheese, arugula

bacon, chopped, beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks, salt & freshly ground black pepper, onion, chopped fine, carrots, peeled and chopped fine, garlic cloves, minced, chopped fresh thyme, tomato paste, pinot noir wine, reduced-sodium chicken broth, soy sauce, bay leaves, minute tapioca, minced fresh parsley, white pearl onions, sliced button mushrooms

beef short ribs , trimmed of excess fat (6 to 8 english-style ribs, see note), salt and pepper, vegetable oil, onions, chopped, carrot, peeled and chopped, celery rib, chopped, tomato paste, dried thyme, red wine, balsamic vinegar, low sodium chicken broth, minute tapioca, bay leaves, fresh parsley, chopped

vegetable oil, veal shanks, 1 1/2 inches thick (8-10 oz each), dry white wine, onions, cut into 1/2 inch dice (about 2 cups), carrots, cut into 1/2 inch dice (about 1 1/2 cups), celery ribs, cut into 1/2 inch dice (about 1 cup), garlic cloves (pressed through a press or minced, about 2 tbsp), low sodium chicken broth, bay leaves , small, diced tomatoes, drained, garlic cloves (minced or pressed through a garlic press, about 1 tbsp), lemon zest, grated, fresh parsley leaves, fresh (minced )

red potatoes , scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices, white wine vinegar, salt, pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, red onion, minced, minced fresh tarragon or 3 tbsp parsley

sirloin tip steak , trimmed of most excess fat, soy sauce, vegetable oil, cremini mushroom, stems trimmed , caps wiped clean and quartered, onion, chopped medium (about 1 1/2 cups), tomato paste, garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 tsp), red wine, beef broth, low sodium chicken broth, carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups), celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3/4 cup), bay leaf, red potatoes, cut in 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups), frozen peas (optional) or 1 cup frozen corn (optional) or 1 cup frozen cut green beans (optional), unflavored gelatin (powdered ), cold water, minced fresh parsley leaves, table salt, ground black pepper

boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt & fresh ground pepper, unsalted butter, olive oil, cremini mushroom, stems trimmed , caps wiped clean and cut into 1/4-inch slices, onion, chopped fine, dry white wine, unbleached all-purpose flour, garlic clove, minced, low sodium chicken broth, sour cream, egg yolk, nutmeg , frreshly grated, lemon juice (from 1 lemon), fresh tarragon, minced or 2 tsp fresh parsley

beef brisket, fat trimmed to 1/4 inch (use a flat-cut brisket), salt and pepper, dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed, vegetable oil, white mushroom, quartered, onions, chopped, brown sugar, flour, garlic cloves, minced, minced fresh thyme, low sodium chicken broth, dry red wine, bay leaves, balsamic vinegar

raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, divided, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, basil leaves, cut into thin strips (chiffonade), divided (see test kitchen tip, below), unsalted butter, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, diced roasted red pepper, low-sodium chicken broth, uncooked arborio rice, white wine (such as chardonnay), corn kernels, grated parmesan cheese, divided