If you joined the wine club, you may have been the lucky recipient of a bottle of Art’s Homemade Red Wine Vinegar. It’s powerful stuff created by Graton Ridge co-owner Art Paul out of left over Graton Ridge wines. (I know….LEFT OVER WINE!???) Here are a few recipes to make use of that delicious liquid!
Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette
Original recipe makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
3 large red bell peppers
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup Art’s Homemade Red Wine Vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves crushed garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Rub peppers with enough oil to coat; place on sheet tray and roast in oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until skins turn black.
Remove from oven and set aside to cool. Remove stems and skins.
Place peppers, oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, cheese, garlic, basil and salt and pepper in blender; Process until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Marinated Grilled Shrimp
Original recipe makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons Art’s Homemade Red Wine Vinegarr
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
skewers
Directions: In a large bowl, stir together the garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, and red wine vinegar. Season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add shrimp to the bowl, and stir until evenly coated. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice. Preheat grill for medium heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade. Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp on preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.
Barbeque Sauce
Ingredients:
1 Jar (12 Oz.) Apricot preserves
1/4 Cup Art’s Homemade Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tsp. Salt
1 Medium Garlic clove, crushed
1/4 Cup Brown sugar
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
Directions: In blender, blend all ingredients until smooth. Great for basting chicken and spareribs.
