Type of Cuisine: October 2010 Archives

Submitted by Gourmet Retreats at Casa Lana B&B
10 Servings

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 pounds Beef Tenderloin, trussed
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, toasted and crushed
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, crushed
• 1 teaspoon achiote powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
• 2 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper
• kosher salt
• 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
• 1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil, for searing

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Brannan Cottage Inn

• Decadent French Toast Souffle

Calistoga Wine Way Inn and Craftsman Inn

• Scrumptious Cherry and Almond Scones
• Spring Berry Meyer Lemon and Coconut Muffins

Chateau de Vie

• Scrambled Eggs and Chardonnay
  

The Chanric Inn

• See Today's Menu!

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Seasonal Recipe from Suisun Valley AVA

Tis the season for pumpkins. Take the family out for a fun filled day of pumpkin picking. Save a few for the ghoulish activities around the corner or make some pumpkin treats for everyone to enjoy! See recipe below:

Spicy Pumpkin Pound Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups cake flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 4 eggs, at room temperature, separated
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon Bourbon whiskey or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
•  2 cups lightly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened pumpkin fresh
• Powdered sugar for dusting the cake