If you want to turn a nice glass of wine into a great experience, put it next to a delicious plate of food. Wine and food are meant to be enjoyed together and when paired properly the result is more memorable.

With that in mind, we'd like to offer you a few of our favorite recipes from our favorite chef. Many people have a fondness for their mother's cooking, and even though Joan is the wineguy's mom, the fact her recipes are featured on this site is much more than a tribute to childhood memories.

Joan's specialty is Italian, which she'll tell you she learned from the neighbor lady and Keith's grandmother "back in Jersey." To these authentic beginnings she has added her own flare, improving on tradition over the years. Many of these recipes lend themselves to modification, so feel free to interpret them and make them your own.

One important guideline, though. Joan always insists on using only the finest ingredients. For a mother, food is an expression of love and those you love deserve only the very best. That's the spirit of this site — offering you the best. We hope you enjoy the food, and that it enhances your enjoyment of the wine you drink with it!

Other Recipes:
Antipasto Salad | Home Made Blue Cheese Dressing | Fresh Tomato Sauce
Home Made Spaghetti Sauce | Veal Scallopini | Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp and Sausage Stuffed Red Peppers | Bread Pudding | Joanies Cheesecake
Boysenberry Port Wine Sauce | Zippy Party Wings | Roasted Pork Shoulder
Smashed Carrots and Cauliflower | Pork Sandwich's | Roasted Avocado Guacamole
Broccoli Salad | Cream Puff Cake | Split Pea Soup | Orange Zest Infused Flan
Pork Green Chile Stew | Gary’s Peach Bread | Triple Chocolate Rum Cake
Burger Dogs