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I'm definitely a big chimichurri fan! While you might first think of this zesty sauce from Argentina with steak, I also love it on pork tenderloin.

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Braised Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas Braised Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas features slow cooked chicken with a flavorful Moroccan spice blend. Served over couscous.

First night cooking back in our home kitchen after traveling to Spain!

Sticking with the Mediterranean theme and making our Moroccan Chicken Thighs. #foodsky

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I would definitely recommend checking out Girona! Lots of history, beautiful aesthetics.

I had a good amount of Garnacha Gris, but if I had the hairy Garnacha I wasn’t aware of it! Thanks for sharing the article.

Just arrived in Madrid. Just enough time to grab a bottle of Rioja from the grocery store across the street, for a pre-dinner snack. #winesky #winetravel

The local white wine (Collioire Blanc) pairs well with views of palm trees and the sea! In Banyuls-sur-Mer. #winesky #travel

This one definitely had some depth. A good one!

Enjoyed some good Spanish Garnacha with a view this afternoon! From our balcony in Girona. #winesky #travel

Pasta with Red Lentils and Spinach Pasta with Red Lentils and Spinach is fast, tasty and healthy vegetarian recipe, with vibrant flavor from fresh ginger and garlic.

Making our Pasta with Red Lentils & Ginger again tonight! Definitely one of our favorite main dish pasta #recipes.

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This Irish potato cabbage soup with bacon is hearty, comforting, and perfect for cold-weather cooking. #soup #recipes

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Roasted Chimichurri Steak and Wines from Argentina Roasted Chimichurri Steak is a classic Argentinian dish, featuring the zesty sauce made with garlic and parsley. Delicioius paired with a good Malbec.

Time to make some chimichurri! With #wine from California this time, however. #foodsky

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Easy Chicken Romano with Lemon Butter Sauce A delicious and easy Chicken Romano recipe served with a simple lemon butter sauce and a side of pasta. This recipe is made without eggs.

Making our Chicken Romano again tonight! #recipes

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Ready to plan a trip after all the cold and snow? There are some great wines to try in Texas, in a beautiful setting!

Check out my guide to visiting, following my trip there last year.
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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken 

Getting this Garlic Butter Chicken going in the slow cooker, so dinner will be ready after the Pats game. @nytimes.com Cooking #recipe.

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Pan-seared arctic char with kale pesto - a flavorful, weeknight friendly meal. #foodsky #recipes

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Red Cabbage Pasta Recipe - Easy, Colorful & Perfect with White Wine Easy, colorful red cabbage pasta with garlic, olive oil, and feta—plus two delicious white wine pairings that highlight its savory-sweet flavor.

Making our Red Cabbage Pasta again tonight!

Definitely a go-to #recipe when we have red cabbage on hand. #foodsky

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Last night shared a bottle of the 2013 Law Beguiling Paso Grenache / Syrah blend during a social / working session. Excellent wine! #winesky #pasowine

Pulled pork with a very good Napa Zinfandel tonight. Mashed sweet potatoes & collard greens with black-eyed peas on the side. Delicious! #winesky #foodsky

"It was delicious! Perfect for a cold night in Minnesota."

Nice recent feedback for our Braised Beef Shanks recipe! #foodsky #comfortfood #recipes

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Tested a good Pouilly-Fumé with a couple cheeses last night. The Gruyère pairing was a winner! #winesky #winepairing

Best Portuguese Kale Soup: Classic Recipe with Creative Twists Sausage, beans and potatoes simmer along with the kale and plenty of garlic for a hearty, full-flavored Portuguese Kale Soup.

Made this season's first batch of Portuguese Kale Soup last night! Always hits the spot, and gets even better the next day. Great way to use a bunch of local carrots and potatoes we had on hand. #foodsky

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Oh, too bad! Hope they come some time soon.

Do you find truffles there sometimes?

Wine Explorations 2026: regions, wineries and varieties, featuring négrette and Applegate Valley AVA - Savor the Harvest 2026 wine explorations start with a less know grape from a less know region: négrette from the Applegate Valley in Southern Oregon by Troon Vineyards.

Reading the @savortheharvest.bsky.social about an interesting wine from @troonwines.bsky.social has definitely motivated me to put trying some Troon Wine on my 2026 To Do list! A goal I will be motivated to achieve! #winesky #winewriters

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Explore the Wilds of Spain in Priorat Something New for 2026This month, our wine writers are sharing something new: a region, a winery and a grape variety. Look toward the bottom of this post for links to all the new wines you might li…

Enjoyed reading this article by @foodwineclick.bsky.social about visiting Priorat! Looking forward to visiting Spain next month, will by Priorat adjacent. foodwineclick.com/2026/01/09/e... #winesky #worldwinetravel

Kale Pesto Lasagna Kale pesto cooks along with noodles, plenty of cheese and garlic to make a delicious kale pesto lasagna. This vegetarian lasagna is serious comfort food!

It's interesting how food blogs work. Some of the best recipes don't get much visibility. This Kale Pesto Lasagna is one of my wife's favorites that I make. Doesn't crack the top 200 list for 2025 traffic on Cooking Chat! #foodblogging #recipes

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Paprika Chicken and Potatoes (Published 2024)

Making this Paprika Chicken & Potatoes again this coming week, from @nytimes.com Cooking. Gift link. #mealplan #foodsky

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Our final wines of 2025! A nice Cremant de Bourgogne for our bubbly. Excellent Sonoma Coast Chardonnay to pair with our fettuccine. #winesky

Awesome! We wound up the year with a good Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, brought back good memories of staying there on the coast and exploring the wine & food of the region.

Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry is a flavorful Thai style dish that serves as a tasty side or a healthy vegetarian main course.

Making a version of this squash curry, but subbing what I believe is a large acorn squash for the butternut. #healthyeats #foodsky

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