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Light. Fresh. Summer in a bowl!Bookmark this now 📍 you’ll want to revisit this all season long!Pasta doesn’t need to be ...
05/15/2026

Light. Fresh. Summer in a bowl!

Bookmark this now 📍 you’ll want to revisit this all season long!

Pasta doesn’t need to be drenched to be delicious 🍝 When you have:
🌿 Fresh cherry tomatoes (heated through, not raw)
🌿 Quality olive oil
🌿 Fresh mozz + basil

You don’t need anything else.

The olive oil becomes the sauce.

And honestly? It’s better this way. 🌞

https://cookingwithwineblog.com/summer-pasta-pasta-destate/

These Fig Prosciutto and Honeydew skewers have the perfect balance of sweet and salty. The perfect addition to your summ...
05/14/2026

These Fig Prosciutto and Honeydew skewers have the perfect balance of sweet and salty. The perfect addition to your summer charcuterie spread.

Everything you need to know about these one-bite flavor bombs:

🌸 Use ripe fresh figs
🍈 Honeydew over cantaloupe for perfect sweetness
🥓 Any thinly sliced prosciutto works
🌿 Fresh mint is non-negotiable
✨ Honey drizzle = final touch

Assembly order matters: prosciutto → mint → fig → melon

Takes 10 minutes. Serves a crowd. Tastes like you hired a caterer.

https://cookingwithwineblog.com/fig-prosciutto-and-honeydew-bites-easy-appetizer-recipe/

Red wine braised short ribs you’ll be making on repeat.Hit save 💾 so you can find this when the craving hits.Here’s what...
05/12/2026

Red wine braised short ribs you’ll be making on repeat.

Hit save 💾 so you can find this when the craving hits.

Here’s what makes them so dang good:
✨ Porcini mushrooms add umami depth most recipes skip
✨ A spice sachet (cinnamon, star anise, rosemary) builds layers of flavor
✨ Citrus parsley topping at the end cuts through the richness
✨ 3.5 hours in the oven turns tough meat into butter

The result? Meat that falls off the bone, a sauce you’ll want to drink, and vegetables that soak up all that beefy goodness.

🍷 Pair it with a bold Cabernet or Syrah. The tannins cut the fat, the fruit matches the depth. 🍇

This is the recipe you make when you really want to impress.

https://cookingwithwineblog.com/red-wine-braised-short-ribs-tender-oven-braised-recipe/

You know the week is off to a good start when this delicious roasted cod with Calabrian chili butter sauce pops up on yo...
05/11/2026

You know the week is off to a good start when this delicious roasted cod with Calabrian chili butter sauce pops up on your feed!
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Don’t scroll without saving this one ☝️
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Flaky cod meets a silky, buttery and spicy sauce. What dreams are made of.
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https://cookingwithwineblog.com/oven-roasted-cod-with-calabrian-chili-butter-sauce/

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Creamy basil pesto sauce meets perfectly seared scallops, exactly the dish to get you through the end of the week! 🌿 🌟 T...
05/07/2026

Creamy basil pesto sauce meets perfectly seared scallops, exactly the dish to get you through the end of the week! 🌿

🌟 The key to this delicious dish?? Homemade basil pesto. It’s quick and easy to make and freezes great so you can have homemade pesto dishes anytime!

https://cookingwithwineblog.com/creamy-pesto-pasta-with-seared-scallops/

Restaurant-quality lobster and shrimp mac and cheese at home 🦞🧀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀📍 Save this before you scroll — these techniques...
05/06/2026

Restaurant-quality lobster and shrimp mac and cheese at home 🦞🧀
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📍 Save this before you scroll — these techniques change everything
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The secret to restaurant-quality mac and cheese isn’t the cheese 👀
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It’s these 3 techniques most home cooks skip:
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🍷 Wine-shallot reduction BEFORE the roux
Creates savory depth instead of bland cream
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❄️ Ice bath for the pasta
Stops carryover cooking so it doesn’t turn to mush under the broiler
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🔥 Individual portions under the broiler
Everyone gets crispy topping, not just corner pieces
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The cheese matters too (fontina + gruyere + mascarpone + parm), but technique is what separates a $38 steakhouse side from a $4 box.
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Click the link for the full recipe + wine pairings 🍷

https://cookingwithwineblog.com/lobster-and-shrimp-mac-and-cheese-restaurant-quality/

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🔖 This is one to save, you’ll want to try it soon!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀If you’ve never cooked with achiote paste, you’re missing out...
05/05/2026

🔖 This is one to save, you’ll want to try it soon!
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If you’ve never cooked with achiote paste, you’re missing out on one of the most underrated ingredients. 👀
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🌿 Made from annatto seeds
🌎 Used across Mexico, Caribbean & South America
🎨 Creates a gorgeous color naturally
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The flavor? Impossible to describe.
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Sweet + sour + earthy + peppery
Zero heat, all depth
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It transforms ordinary chicken into something you’d order at a restaurant.
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The full flavor breakdown for these Citrus Achiote Marinated Chicken Skewers + grilling method is waiting for you!
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https://cookingwithwineblog.com/citrus-achiote-chicken-skewers-with-pepper-rice/

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Save this shrimp risotto recipe to make this week! 🍤 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀A tasty southwestern twist on risotto, this shrimp and jal...
05/04/2026

Save this shrimp risotto recipe to make this week! 🍤
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A tasty southwestern twist on risotto, this shrimp and jalapeño risotto is seasoned with a southwestern blend of spices and has a nice kick of heat from the jalapeños.
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https://cookingwithwineblog.com/southwestern-shrimp-and-jalapeno-risotto/

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