Charles R Recipes

Bonnie and others have shared some of their most popular recipes.
They all pair wonderfully with Charles R wines.

Deviled Potatoes – a comfort food to tantalize your tastebuds!

Rich, creamy and tangy with a hint of heat, this is the perfect appetizer or side dish to pair with our Wine of the Month, Bobcat Red blend. Tantalize your tastebuds as you sip, bite and enjoy a bit of comfort food with one of our most easy going and food friendly...

CALDO VERDE – Portuguese Green Soup

CALDO VERDE – Portuguese Green Soup

Our Wine of the Month, 2017 Bobcat Red, is definitely a wine to drink with your dinner. I found it’s a great combination with the linguica in this Portuguese soup, full of warm spices and herbs. Kale, cilantro and Italian parsley from our garden give it the Verde...

Mom’s Almond Biscotti – Family Favorite from San Rafael Joe’s

Ingredients:1 cup whole almonds, raw2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour1 ½ teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt½ cup granulated sugar¾ cup brown sugar3 large eggs (room temperature)½ cup olive oil1 tablespoon pure almond extract½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon...

How in heck did that happen! Bonnie’s HERstory & French Toast

Well, here I am at Charles R in Livermore. How in heck did that happen! I’ve worn many different hats during these years, including World Airways with free traveling (Yes!!), G.E. Vallecitos Nuclear Center, and eventually to Livermore City Hall as Deputy City Clerk,...

Ida Jessen Holm’s Cream Puffs and HERstory

For Women’s History Month we will be sharing HERstories and recipes from the women at Charles R Vineyards, launching with Nancy Calhoun Mueller, our Marketeer. I’m a fourth generation Californian and Livermoron (!) and will be sharing my great grandmother, Ida Jessen...

Mushroom and Petite Sirah Reduction Sauce

This savory sauce can go over any dish, from grilled tofu or steak, chicken, pasta or risotto. The earthy richness of the mushrooms and concentrated flavors of spices and red wine work beautifully with the dark fruits of this Petite Sirah. ~ Lisa Lee Vegan – for...

The Best Valentine Sugar Cookies

The frosting and glaze were both prepared with our Wine of the Month, 2019 Miners Rosé of Sangiovese. We taste tested them while organizing our wine library in the cellar, and they were a great combination! Whip up a batch for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day! ~...

Creamy Salsa Verde Vegan Enchiladas

Our Wine of the Month, 2019 Rosé of Sangiovese paired with Creamy Salsa Verde Vegan Enchiladas!This Rosé goes with just about every cuisine, but the fresh tangy, creamy and spicy nature of this dish plays wonderfully with the bright citrus and berry notes of the Rosé....

Charles R Roja y Verde Grilled Fish Tacos

Serves 6 Our Rosé of Sangiovese will be the perfect complement to this recipe with a focus on light and freshingredients. The notes of mixed berry lemonade in the Rosé bring just the right amount of cool to thespice mix in this dish. The second layer brings more...

Bonnie’s Baked Brie

Ingredients 1 Brie Cheese RoundBrown SugarWalnuts, finely choppedCharles R Port Instructions Approximately one cup finely chopped walnuts mixed with approximately one cup brown sugar.  Add a little Charles R Port to a very thick consistency.   Pile on...

Judy’s Favorite Recipe for Fig & Walnut Torta

Ingredients 32 oz. cream cheese1/2 lb. butter1 cup sour cream2 cups fig jam2 cups walnuts Instructions Blend cheese, butter, and sour cream 'til smooth. Place half the mixture in a sprayed 9-inch spring form pan. Spread 1 cup of fig jam on mixture. Add the other half...

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