July 10th, 2009

Serves 8 people
• 8 Flat Iron Steaks
• Teriyaki Sauce
• 1 cup Ground Espresso Beans
• Salt
• Pepper
Pre-heat the barbecue. Rub steaks with espresso beans, salt, and pepper. Grill steak to desired temperature. Brush steak with teriyaki sauce on both sides, grill 1 minute on each side. Let rest 4-5 minutes before serving.
Pairs well with Airfield Estates Syrah.
Tags: Espresso Rub, Flat Iron, food, Grill, pairing, Recipe, Steak, Syrah, wine
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July 10th, 2009

Serves 8 people
• 4 Yellowfin Tuna Steaks • Sesame Seeds
• Cooking Spray • Wasabi Sauce
• Salt • Soy Sauce
• Pepper
Pre-heat barbecue to high. Spray the tuna steaks with cooking spray and season w/ salt and pepper. Grill for 3 minutes on both sides & pull from grill, should be cooked medium to medium rare. Cut tuna in slices and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with wasabi and soy sauce for dipping.
Pairs well with Airfield Estates Unoaked Chardonnay.
Tags: food, Grill, pairing, Recipe, Tuna, Unoaked Chardonnay, wine
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July 10th, 2009

Serves 8 people
• 32 pieces of Asparagus (snapped & cleaned) • 1 Tbs. Thyme
• ½ cup Balsamic • Pinch of Salt
• 1 Tbs. Garlic Powder • Pinch of Pepper
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
Combine all ingredients in a zip-lock bag, shake, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Place asparagus on a hot grill, and turn every 2 minutes for 8 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Pairs well with Airfield Estates Thunderbolt (a blend of Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon).
Tags: Asparagus, food, Grill, pairing, Thunderbolt, wine
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