'Tis the Season to Cook, Serve Savory Local Specialties
Adding a gourmet touch to the yuletide table is easy, especially with a little help from St. Louis' chefs and vintners. Each offer an assortment of savory original recipes perfect for this year's round of holiday buffets and cocktail gatherings.
Setting the seasonal table with a little originality can be a challenge. This year, I took inspiration from the Hermann Wine Trail vintners and the St. Louis Originals – St. Louis’ independent restaurateurs. Each has created unique recipes designed to give the holiday menu a gourmet touch using traditional favorite ingredients such as cheese. Cheese is a popular element in holiday recipes, and is the theme of the recent Just Say Cheese Holiday Wine Trail. The annual event produced by the Hermann Wine Trail presented a collection of unique cheese dishes paired with wine. For example, Chef Andrew Durbin of Stone Hill Winery’s Vintage Restaurant’s pairs a Traminette with his Ham and Cheese Crisps, a sophisticated yet simple recipe using …
