#ThisWineThatDish | Vanessa V Series | Curried Shrimp
The recipe has evolved a bit over the years but it remains a favourite and it is so easy to make. This year it was paried with the Vanessa Vineyards 2021 V Series.
The recipe has evolved a bit over the years but it remains a favourite and it is so easy to make. This year it was paried with the Vanessa Vineyards 2021 V Series.
“In this series I will be sharing my take on which BC Wine pairs well with some inspirational recipes” One of the wine pairing doctrines I follow is very old school and rather primitive by today’s standards. It’s matching the colour of the dish with the colour of the wine in a manner of speaking. … Read more
I specifically chose a Culmina Chardonnay, first and foremost, because they make such excellent wines, all on my favourites list.
The wine needed to be able to handle the earthy, sweetish combination of the asparagus pesto and lightly cooked asparagus tips, as well as stand up to the distinct lemon flavour.
“I created this delicious dish featuring locally-sourced Kamloops rainbow trout from Ted’s Trout in Little Fort…It’s the perfect pairing for a delightful dinner at home with friends.” Olivia Nelson
The flavours in this dish make it a challenging wine pairing. Nothing steps up to the challenge like a rich, smoothly deep red wine from the Similkameen. The juicy balance of ripe fruit just cries out for a challenge.
Join Chef Phil Tees and special guest Chef Brandon Shopland in matching decadent ingredients from BC’s vibrant shoreline communities with refined techniques to create a series of palatable dishes you will fall in love with
This is a dish I served family during the holidays. It is not only very tasty and satisfying it is also simple to make. You can make it ahead the day before, set your oven on auto start and laze in bed until you get hungry! A win, win!
The tomato base is alive with great quantities of garlic, subtler herbs such as thyme, celery (substitute for fennel) and saffron. But it is the inclusiion of the aioli and rouille (if using) that take this dish over the top.
“The inspiration behind this dish would be my love for fusing different cuisines together in one dish.” Chef Sarah Maw