red wine

A deep rich color from the red wine, the plate contains a few tender chicken thighs, with root vegetables and a light sauce topped with fresh herbs.

Gluten-Free Coq au Vin with Winter Vegetables

Main Course - French - February 05, 2023
Fall-apart tender beef, deep brown sauce, sweet onion and mushrooms.

Red Wine Braised Beef with Caramelised Onions and Mushrooms

Main Course - French - March 12, 2023
A rich and hearty stew of tender venison, mushrooms, and pearl onions, served in a deep bowl with a slice of crusty bread.

Venison Bourguignon

Main Course - French - April 18, 2023
A beautifully plated dish with tender chicken, bacon, and mushrooms in a dark, rich sauce, garnished with fresh herbs.

Coq au Vin

Main Course - French - July 14, 2023
The dish, served on a rustic white ceramic plate, is bursting with colors. The dark sheen of the plum-glazed chicken sits in the center, surrounded by a halo of vibrant, lightly caramelized plum slices. The herbs scattered elegantly across the top add just the right touch of color and texture. Each serving is garnished with an upright sprig of thyme. It is indeed a painter's palette on a plate.

Plum-Glazed Coq au Vin with Thyme

Main Course - French - August 11, 2023
The dish presents a deep, rich burgundy hued soup with tender chunks of beef peeking out, surrounded by a colorful medley of carrots, mushrooms and pearl onions. It's sprinkled with fresh chopped parsley lending a splash of green. The dish is housed in a porcelain white bowl, making the colors pop out.

Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon

Main Course - French - October 20, 2023
The bronzed, apple-cranberry glazed turkey sits in the center of the plate, glistening under soft Christmas lights. On its side, a medley of glossy red-wine braised carrots gleam in rich hues of red and orange with hints of thyme. Hasselback potatoes, with their accordion-like slits, wear a golden, crispy texture, sprinkled with bits of fresh parsley, contrasting beautifully with the Christmas platter.

Glazed Turkey with Red Wine Braised Carrots and Hasselback Potatoes

Main Course - American - December 24, 2023
A vibrant heap of glossy, richly-spiced stir-fried cabbage and tofu sits over a bed of fluffy quinoa, the distinct pieces of wine-soaked currants and scattered fresh herbs are visible. Lemon wedges and a mint sprig adorn the edge of the deep, ceramic bowl, framing the colorful array of dark green cabbage, creamy tofu chunks, bright fresh herbs, and pops of currants

Spiced Cabbage and Tofu Stir-Fry with Herby Quinoa

Main Course - Fusion - February 07, 2024
When looking from above, you will see a thick and savory square of multi-layered lasagna. The top layer is beautifully golden, baked to perfection with visible spots of melted and crisped cheese. The inner layers are visibly rich and moist, bursting with a vibrant combination of creamy bechamel and rich meaty Bolognese sauce. It is served on a white plate with fresh basil leaves on top for added color and a dash of green.

Classic Lasagna alla Bolognese

Main Course - Italian - February 13, 2024
Visually stunning, the plated dish takes center stage with a melt-in-your-mouth lamb shank resting in a pool of vibrant green ramp-infused sauce. This is heightened by the garnishing of finely chopped fresh ramps and a side of rustic bread, forming an artistic palette of rustic browns against verdant greens.

Ramp-Packed Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks

Main Course - American - April 29, 2024
The dish is robust with colors - deep green Kale atop a medley of golden butter beans and tomato chunks, speckled with vibrant pieces of carrots and celery, and adorned with pearl onions adding a glossy touch. A sprinkling of breadcrumbs and finely chopped parsley completes the picture, making the whole dish come together in a harmony of rustic beauty.

Rustic French Slow-Cooker Kale Cassoulet

Main Course - French - May 10, 2024
From above, you'll see robust, brown Shiitake mushrooms that hold the plate's center, glistening with a glossy red wine reduction. Golden potatoes and crisp, vibrant green beans add a delightful color contrast. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of green and tying the entrée together.

Shiitake Au Vin

Main Course - French - June 12, 2024
A deep, burgundy-stained chicken amidst a sea of glossy, wine-infused sauce, dotted with pearl onions and sautéed button mushrooms. Specks of vibrant green herbs offer a delightful contrast, while crispy bacon pieces add an inviting texture. The dish is generously sprinkled with fresh chopped parsley and thyme for a refreshing, verdant finish.

Coq au Vin for Bastille Day

Main Course - French - July 14, 2024
You're looking down at a beautifully crafted plate. The slow-cooked beef stew sits in the center, with a glossy, mahogany hue from the reduced red wine. Scattered on top are pearl onions, lightly charred carrots, plump mushrooms, and crispy bacon. The vibrant garnish of fresh parsley dots the dish, adding a pop of color. It's served with a side of mashed potatoes, their creamy whiteness contrasting with the rich brown stew.

Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon

Main Course - French - October 20, 2024