Breaking in the Season

     When the spring season starts to break in, there is nothing like a crisp, light taste that will pair well with a light dish. Pinot Blanc is a white wine grape that originated in France. This grape produces a medium to dry white wine. Pinot Blanc also comes from a variety of Pinot wines. Whether a Pinot Blanc, a blend or Champagne, this grape delivers a light citrus and fruity flavor. Depending on the how the wine is made, you can also find great smokey and some floral characteristics. Pinot Blanc pairs well with seafood, lightly flavored meats and sauces.

*** Recipe for Thought***   Cozy Chicken Casserole with Pinot Blanc

3 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breast,                1 can Campbell’s Cream of Chicken soup
cut into large strips                                               ¼ cup melted butter
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese                                1 ½ cup dry chicken cornbread stuffing mix
1 tbsp onion powder                                             ¼ cup of evaporated milk
pinch salt & pepper to taste                                  1 tsp garlic powder

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and lightly grease a 9 x 13 baking dish. Arrange the chicken breast strips in the dish and season with onion powder, garlic powder and salt & pepper to taste. Then add Swiss cheese over season chicken. In a separate bowl, mix cream of chicken soup and milk. Pour mixture over chicken and sprinkle with chicken cornbread stuffing mix. Drizzle melted butter over top and cover with heavy duty foil. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until chicken is cooked through. This dish is great served over rice, along side roasted veggies or alone with a crisp glass of wine.