17 zinful Recipes

unsweetened chocolate, butter, pure cherry preserves, sugar, brown sugar, natural cocoa powder, cornstarch, zinfandel wine, vanilla extract, flour

cauliflower, cut into 1/4 inch dice, zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch dice, celery, cut into 1/4 inch dice, carrot, into 1/4 inch dice, green peppers or 1 red pepper, cut into 1/4 inch dice, olive oil, onions, chopped, basil, oregano, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, garlic cloves, finely minced, white wine (i like white zin or other sweet wine), crushed tomatoes, tomato paste , add this if you are making the lasagna, salt, sugar

white zinfandel wine, seltzer water or 2 oz club soda, raspberry flavored syrup, lime juice (optional), ice cubes

boneless chicken breasts, sliced mushrooms, cooked bacon, crumbled, chopped green onions, shredded mexican blend cheese (3 or 4 blend ), semi-sweet white wine (rhine or white zin), olive oil, margarine or 1 tbsp butter, garlic powder , salt and black pepper to taste

heavy whipping cream, half-and-half, white chocolate, coarsely chopped, milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, french bread, cut into 2 cubes, tart cherry zinfandel sauce, dried tart cherries, red zinfandel, sugar

white rice or 1 cup brown rice, chicken stock, orange , zest of, orange , juice of, extra-virgin olive oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces, salt, pepper, red bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces, green bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces, garlic cloves, minced, grated fresh ginger (1-inch piece), red onion, cut into bite-size pieces, butter, all-purpose flour, zinfandel, tamari, chinese five spice powder, scallions , sliced on the bias

gin, zinfandel wine, extra-dry vermouth, ice cubes, lemon twists, for garnish

bone-in meaty beef short ribs of similar weight and size, salt and freshly ground black pepper, allspice , or a couple pinches ground cloves, smoked sweet paprika , a scant palmful, vegetable or olive oil, garlic, red fresno chile pepper, chopped, bay leaves, loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, a few stems fresh rosemary , needles picked, onions, cut into wedges with root end attached, carrots , sliced on an angle or chopped into bite-size pieces, ribs celery with leafy tops, red zinfandel wine, beef stock, butter, all-purpose flour, crusty bread , for serving, arugula , for serving, extra-virgin olive oil, carrots, peeled and finely chopped, onions, finely chopped, ribs celery with leafy tops, finely chopped, garlic, finely chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper, bay leaf, tomato paste, beef stock, cooked short ribs , meat pulled and shredded plus 1 cup braising liquid, pappardelle pasta, dry red wine, pecorino romano cheese, fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

ground cardamom, low-fat vanilla yogurt, ripe peaches, peeled, lemons , juice of, zinfandel (good quality , about an $8 bottle), sugar

ground cardamom, vanilla yogurt, low-fat or no-fat, ripe peaches, peeled, lemons, juiced, zinfandel (good quality , about an $8 bottle), sugar

fruity red wine (zin or syrah), pomegranate juice, sugar, oranges (cut in wheels ), dried cranberries or cherries, whole allspice, whole nutmeg, star anise

oranges or 2 small tangerines or 2 small satsuma , scrubbed well (divided), zinfandel or 1 (750 ml) bottle other favorite full bodied red wine, orange juice, honey , to taste, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, divided (3-inch long), ground nutmeg, whole allspice, brandy or 1 oz cognac, to taste

scallops, head cauliflower, broken into 1/2 inch pieces, canola oil, white wine, shallot, bay leaf, black peppercorns, orange juice, butter, head frisee, all green removed, tangerines , segmented, ruby red grapefruit , segmented, english pea, blanched, chives, chopped, extra virgin olive oil, salt, white pepper , to taste

extra-virgin olive oil, yellow onions, cut in 1/2 and sliced thin, salt and freshly ground black pepper, chopped fresh thyme leaves, zinfandel, sharp cheddar, shredded, ground beef, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, seeded burger rolls, beefsteak tomatoes, cut 1/3-inch thick, spring mix salad green