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Pairing food with wine can be a daunting task…if you put too much thought into it that is. At WineCOW we encourage you to drink whatever you want whenever you want. Don’t worry about matching the right wine with the right food. Drink what you like, because a good wine and a good meal go well together no matter what the combination. But, on the other hand, knowing how to combine wine with food does have the ability to make a good meal great…or at least impress your friends.

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QUICK & EASY RECIPES

Pork Kabobs – Pinot Noir or Beaujolais
1 (1 pound) pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/3 cup smoky barbecue sauce
1/3 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
Thread tenderloin cubes onto skewers (if using bamboo skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes before using to prevent burning). Stir together remaining ingredients for basting sauce. Place kabobs over medium-hot coals and grill, turning to brown evenly, brushing frequently with sauce, about 10 to 12 minutes.

Great American Grilled Steak - Cabernet Sauvignon

1 (12 ounce) bottle mesquite with lime juice marinade
1 tablespoon garlic powder with parsley
2 teaspoons seasoned pepper
1 (1 1/2- to 2-pound) steak
In resealable plastic food bag, combine marinade and seasonings. Set aside 1/4 cup of marinade mixture for brushing on during grilling. Add steak to bag; seal and massage bag so that meat is completely covered with marinade. Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes to 4 hours. Feel free to have a couple glasses of wine to help pass the time.
Preheat grill to medium-high. Remove meat from bag; discard used marinade. Grill until desired doneness is reached, brushing often with remaining marinade.

Grilled Salmon Steaks – Chardonnay/Pinot Noir
Basting Sauce
1/2 cup margarine
Cayenne pepper, to taste
3 dashes dill
1/2 cup ReaLemon® juice
4 cups brown sugar
Mix together. The sauce should be the consistency of pancake batter.
Put salmon steaks on grill or in special holder for grilling. Grill to desired doneness, basting often with sauce. Serve with extra sauce. Recipe can be reduced for a smaller amount.

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