Recipe Feature: California Harvest Salad

Recipe Feature: California Harvest Salad

The culinary crew at Platypus Wine Tours is always on the lookout for outstanding seasonal menu items to serve their guests during their outings. The menu changes throughout the year based on the available ingredients. In September, in wine country California, many...
Recipe Feature: Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad

Recipe Feature: Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad

The guests of Platypus Wine Tours will frequently ask our Culinary Staff for recipes for some of our unique and delicious dishes. Once again, we are sharing the recipe for one of our famous salads, perfect for sharing with summertime visitors. This Grilled Peach and...
Recipe Feature: Apple Cider Chicken Skewers

Recipe Feature: Apple Cider Chicken Skewers

The culinary experts at Platypus Wine Tours, a premier wine country tours company in Napa Valley and Sonoma County, frequently share recipes for some of their delightful and unique creations. Platypus Wine Tours’ Sonoma and Napa tour guests will often ask how certain...
Recipe Feature: Taco Salad

Recipe Feature: Taco Salad

PLATYPUS WINE COUNTRY TOURS’ TACO SALAD RECIPE INGREDIENTS 2 Heads of Romaine Lettuce Chopped 1/2 Cup Shredded Jack and Cheddar mix 1 handful of Tortilla Chips Crushed 2 Roma Tomatoes, Small Dice 1/3 Cup of Sliced Black Olives 1/4 cup of your favorite Ranch Dressing...
Recipe Feature: Classic Spring Fritters

Recipe Feature: Classic Spring Fritters

Recipe for Platypus Wine Tours Classic Spring Fritters Ingredients to Assemble 2 Eggs 1 Cup Milk 1 tsp Salt 1 1/2 Cups AP Flour 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1/4 tsp White Pepper Vegetables 1 Cup Fresh Peas 1 Cup Fresh White Corn 1 Cup Zucchini (small dice) 1 tsp Fresh Dill...
Recipe Feature: Potatoes Au Gratin

Recipe Feature: Potatoes Au Gratin

Potatoes Au Gratin by Platypus Wine Tours Ingredients 2 lbs. potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced) 2 cups heavy cream 1 tbsp crushed garlic 1 tsp thyme 1/2 cup panko/bread crumbs 1 cup parmesan cheese (shredded) 1 tbsp salt 1/2 tsp white pepper   Method Preheat the...