FOOD PAIRINGS
Leojami Wines are made with the understanding that food and wine are inextricably connected, as are families and meals, Humanity and Nature.
FOR VIOGNIER
Goat Cheese Spread — Serves 6
6 oz goat cheese
3 Tbsps. chives, finely chopped
2 tsps Italian parsley, finely chopped
Zest from two lemons
2 tsps. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. Black pepper
Salt to taste
Crostini, homemade or store bought
Mix ingredients together until smooth.
Serve with crostini.
Thyme Roasted Butternut Squash — Serves 4
1 Butternut squash, chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
1 tsp dried thyme
1 Tbsp. Butter, melted
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 425. Combine butternut squash, thyme, butter, salt and pepper. Line a baking tray with foil. Place squash on sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
Apricot Honey Rosemary Pork Tenderloin — Serves 4
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup apricot jam or pineapple jam or mango or papaya jam
1/4 tsp dried rosemary or 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary
2 tsps fresh ginger
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 cup honey
1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil
Pork tenderloin
Place all ingredients except the pork in a food processor and process until smooth. Rub some olive oil on the pork tenderloin and season with salt and pepper. Place on a roasting pan and roast in a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes. Glaze with the sauce the last five minutes.
