Making It Special

     An ideal evening to relax and not worry about the day you had at work, is to enjoy a glass of wine. Whether it is with a meal, dessert or standing alone. Pinot Grigo is a smooth white wine. It is enjoyable at room temperature but amazing chilled. Although it is slightly sweet, depending on what brand and whether it is made with pears or melons, it develops a soothing undertone that sticks with you. It is great to pair with pastas and light desserts. An acceptable dish is Pinot Grigio and Garlic Chicken Orzo. 
         

Recipe for thought***

                                   2 pounds of chicken breast
                                   1/2 stick of butter or 1/2 cup margarine
                                   1/2 clove of garlic 
                                   1 tsp of garlic powder
                                   1/2 tsp italian seasoning
                                   1/4 tsp onion powder
                                   1/8 tsp salt
                                   pinch of black pepper
                                   1 cup orzo pasta 
                                   2 tbsp of sunflower oil

     Cube chicken breast and season with Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt and black pepper. Saute' garlic and chicken with sunflower oil  in a large skillet until chicken is no longer pink. Biol orzo as directed on packet and drain. Mix orzo and cooked chicken while hot with butter until butter is melted  through. Last, add garlic powder to pasta and serve. 
      The flavor is light and the butter sauce doesn't over-power the wine. This meal would go great for a special occasion or to make any day of the week special. Don't hesitate to have a great Italian wine right at home.