Tangy Thai Grilled Shrimp Makes 8 appetizer portions This recipe was inspired by a recipe from Charles Krug Winery–try it with a fruity sauvignon blanc for a fun wine pairing. Bon appétit! 2 pounds large raw shrimp in shells, “easy peel” are great, or peeled shrimp 8 cloves garlic, peeled 2” piece of gingerroot 4 [...]

Saturday 14 July - 4pm to sunset – Pique-nique de l’Allliance Française de Santa Rosa RSVP to rich5255@aol.com or 538-7075 (leave a message to secure your spot) At Mark West Stables. Santa Rosa, Sonoma County,  5241 St. Helena Road Bring your favorite food to share! Don’t forget your own utensils and a set of boules, if you have them, and of course we will [...]

Friday, June 22, 2012 Alliance Française de Santa Rosa presents Due Zighi Baci Where: Vista Del Lago Recreation Center, 3150 Lakeview Dr., Santa Rosa. Doors open: 6:30P    Concert: 7:00P   Due Zighi Baci* : Michael Van Why, tenor and Sheri Mignano, accordion Admission charge: $10 members and students; $12 non-members at the door.  Limited Seating.  Includes wine [...]

Creamy Herb Dip I created this recipe to go with salmon but it’s delicious as a dip for crudités, on salad, or with grilled chicken or shrimp. Bon appétit! makes about 2 1/2 cups 4 green onions with tops 1 bunch lightly packed basil leaves, stems removed 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 lemon 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sour [...]

This is a quick dish, but elegant, and perfect now that warm weather has arrived.  Bon appétit! Wine Country Chicken with Pan-Glazed Grapes makes 4 servings 2       tsp.            Salt 4       boneless chicken breasts * 3       Tbl.            butter 1 1/2  cups          seedless green grapes 1       Tbl.            oil 1/4     cup            finely chopped onion 1       clove          [...]

May 2012 issue of “Ici l’Alliance” in PDF format is available for your viewing on the Newsletter page.

Israeli Couscous Salad - A light and zesty recipe for early spring! Makes 6 side servings 1-1/2 cups Israeli couscous 1 cup dried cranberries or other dried fruit, softened in 2-3 Tbl. water or orange juice 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 1 1/2 Tbsp orange zest 1 tsp sumac 1/4 cup olive oil 2-3 Tbsp verjus, [...]

For AFSR members and friends - Wine tasting and picnic on Saturday April 21, noon-3pm at Chateau St Jean, 8555 Sonoma Highway in Kenwood. Meet at the Bocce Ball Court at noon 12 to 1: dégustation des vins du Château avec commentaires de Philippe Thibaut (in French or in English) 1 to 2: picnic menu of pasta [...]

April 2012 issue of “Ici l’Alliance” in PDF format is available for your viewing on the Newsletter page.