Emmys At Home Watch Party
Celebrate the Emmy Awards like the stars! eMeals pairs elegant, easy-to-make appetizers with award-winning Sterling Vineyards wines. You'll have a party that’s worthy of a standing ovation on television's biggest night.
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Garlic Butter Steak Skewers with Horseradish-Dijon Mustard Sauce
Prep Time
25 Minutes
Total Time
45 Minutes
Serves
8 People
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 lb (2-inch-thick) boneless beef sirloin steak
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 (8-oz) carton sour cream
- 2 Tbsp prepared horseradish
- 2 Tbsp whole-grain Dijon mustard (or use regular Dijon)
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Recommended Wine Pairing: Sterling Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
- Step 1: Stir together butter and garlic in a small bowl.
- Step 2: Cut steak into 1½-inch cubes. Cook steak, in batches, in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes or until browned on all side.
- Step 3: Return all steak to skillet
- Step 4: Add butter mixture; toss until butter is melted.
- Step 5: Serve warm steak bites on skewers with Horseradish-Dijon Mustard Sauce recipe.
- Step 6: For Sauce: Stir together sour cream and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Chill up to 2 days before serving.
Parmesan Black Pepper Truffle Potato Chips with Homemade Ranch
Prep Time
25 Minutes
Total Time
45 Minutes
Serves
8 People
- 2 (8-oz) pkg kettle-cooked potato chips
- 2 to 3 Tbsp truffle oil
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh dill
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh chives
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Recommended Wine Pairing: Sterling Vintner's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 250°F. Spread potato chips in a single layer on a large parchment paper-lined ovenproof platter or a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Step 2: Bake 15 minutes or until chips are shiny.
- Step 3: Remove from oven; drizzle with desired amount of oil. Toss and sprinkle with cheese and 1 tsp pepper.
- Step 4: Return to oven, and bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
- Step 5: Serve with Homemade Ranch recipe for dipping.
- Step 6: For Ranch: Stir together mayonnaise and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; chill at least 2 hours or up to 2 days before serving.
Smoked Salmon Cakes with Lemon-Dill Sauce
Prep Time
25 Minutes
Total Time
45 Minutes
Serves
8 People
- 3 (8-oz) pkg smoked salmon, chopped and divided
- 1 (24-oz) pkg refrigerated sour cream and chive mashed potatoes
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs, divided
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 6 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup arugula microgreens
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp whole-grain Dijon mustard (or use regular Dijon)
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Recommended Wine Pairing: Sterling Napa Valley Chardonnay
- Step 1: Combine 2 packages chopped salmon, potatoes, 1 cup panko, dill, and lemon zest in a large bowl; season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: Shape mixture into 1½-inch patties.
- Step 3: Dredge patties in 1 cup panko, pressing gently to adhere. Cook patties, in 3 batches, in 2 Tbsp hot oil per batch in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crisp.
- Step 4: Serve patties warm or at room temperature topped with Lemon-Dill Sauce recipe, remaining chopped smoked salmon, and microgreens.
- Step 5: For Sauce: Grate zest and squeeze juice from lemon. Stir together all remaining ingredients in a small bowl; chill up to 2 days before serving.
- Note: Shape patties up to 2 days ahead; store covered in refrigerator. Dredge patties in panko just before cooking.
Whipped Feta Dip with Pistachio-Mint Pesto and Vegetables
Prep Time
35 Minutes
Total Time
35 Minutes
Serves
8 People
- 1 lemon
- 1 (8-oz) block feta cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 (1-oz) pkg fresh mint
- 1 cup roasted and salted shelled pistachios
- 6 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 (8-oz) pkg thin green beans
- 1 (16-oz) pkg multicolor baby carrots with tops, halved lengthwise
- 1 bunch radishes, halved
- 1 English cucumber, cut into spears
- 1 (9.7-oz) pkg multigrain crispbread
- Recommended Wine Pairing: Sterling Vintner's Collection Chardonnay
- Step 1: Grate zest and squeeze juice from lemon
- Step 2: Process feta, ricotta, garlic, lemon zest and juice in a food processor until smooth
- Step 3: Spoon into a serving bowl, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Wipe processor clean. Process mint, pistachios, olive oil, and 3 Tbsp lemon juice in food processor until mixture is finely ground. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 4: Drizzle desired amount of mint pesto over feta dip. If desired, cook green beans according to package directions. Cool. Serve dip with vegetables and crackers for dipping.
- Note: Prepare feta mixture up to 2 days ahead cover and chill.
Toffee Brownie Shots
Prep Time
50 Minutes
Total Time
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Serves
8 People
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 (0.25-oz) pkg unflavored gelatin
- 2 Tbsp cold water
- 1 (18.4-oz) pkg chocolate fudge brownie mix
- 1 (8-oz) pkg English toffee baking bits, divided
- 2 pints raspberries
- Recommended Wine Pairing: Sterling Blanc de Blancs
- Step 1: Heat cream in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until bubbles begin to form around edges of pan. Remove from heat; add chocolate, stirring until mixture is smooth.
- Step 2: Meanwhile, soften gelatin in 2 Tbsp cold water; let stand 2 minutes. Add gelatin mixture to warm chocolate, stirring until smooth.
- Step 3: Transfer chocolate mixture to a large bowl; chill at least 8 hours
- Step 4: Before serving, beat chocolate mixture at medium-high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Meanwhile, prepare brownies according to package directions; stir in 1 cup toffee bits. Bake according to package directions. Cool completely; crumble brownies. Layer crumbled brownies, toffee bits, chocolate mousse, raspberries, and additional toffee bits in shot glasses. Serve immediately, or chill up to 2 hours.
- Note: Substitute prepared chocolate pudding for the chocolate mousse, if desired.
