RECIPES Linguini with ClamsNew Englanders love their littleneck clams, they love to dig them from warm sands with their hands, rinse them off with sea water and toss them right into a pan of hot oil and fresh herbs. This recipe from The Savory Grape in East Greenwich, Rhode Island mixes the best of local seafood with herbs straight out of our own gardens. Basil adds more summer sweetness as it pairs with fresh parsley sprinkled throughout. Watch the clams carefully; as soon as they open they’re ready for your bowl. Just as importantly, save every last drop of that broth to wipe up with a piece of crusty French bread or freeze as a base for your next seafood recipe.
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Pale straw with greenish tints & a characteristic note of almonds on the nose, this Italian white is delicate & refined. Soft & round with a balanced acidity, it's great with soups, pasta, fish & especially shellfish, especially clams and mussels. Purchase here. Fettucine with Peas, Asparagus, and PancettaSurely a first sign of spring are those sharp green and purple asparagus tips pushing up through cold dirt. They grow quickly once winter has moved on and seem to get noticeably bigger each day. Fresh asparagus is a celebration on the plate, especially from New England gardens where it’s a short harvest. Local farmers who planted just after the last frost may have new peas to compliment the creamy mix of fresh basil and garlic. This recipe is courtesy of The Savory Grape in East Greenwich, Rhode Island and is complimented nicely with Rob Sinskey's Pinot Blanc from Alsace, France. It has nice minerality, crispness & a dry tropical fruit flavor profile.
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Rob Sinskey's Pinot Blanc makes you feel like you're tasting a white wine straight out of Alsace, France. It has nice minerality, crispness & a dry tropical fruit flavor profile. Purchase here. Chocolate Oreo LasagnaThere are treats, presents and rewards. Then there are celebrations of pure decadence. One heavy and think slice of Chocolate Oreo Lasagna will satisfy any craving and even the biggest sweet tooth. The Savory Grape in East Greenwich, RI., recommends a pairing with Pair this chocolate recipe with a glass of Fivewise California red cabernet blend. The chocolate dessert is rich and velvety, calling for a similar cabernet blend to stand up to those lush flavors. The wine is rich with fruit and voluptuous round notes, a perfect match made in chocolate heaven. When the bar-b-q winds down and family and friends lean back to savor the meal, that’s when you strike with this fantastic desert. Pass out the small plates and plenty of napkins.Summer Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella SaladFor all those who appreciate fresh greens, Spring turns our attention to planting and soon harvesting the best salad ingredients. This simple and quick recipe from The Savory Grape in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, will hold us over until early sprouts push through tilled earth and tiny green blossoms bear sweet red fruits. It’s a great starter for dinner and this season.
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Lulu Sauvignon Blanc, France. Pleasant melon, citrus and green apple aromas with a palate that shows soft touches of minerality and crispness in this beautiful French, non-pretentious Sauvignon Blanc. The minerality in the wine blends beautifully with the acid of the tomatoes! Can't wait for the warm weather. Purchase here.
