20 Great Wines for 10 Bucks or Less

An article from Southern Living- Get excited!!!

White:

D'Arenberg, The Stump Jump White, Australia

Alois Lageder, Pinot Grigio, Italy

Vina Montes, Sauvignon Blanc, Chile

Simonsig, Chenin Blanc, South Africa

Stone Wolf, Pinot Gris, Oregon

Miguel Torres, Sauvignon Blanc, Chile

Hogue, Pinot Grigio, Washington

Jewel Collection, Viognier, California

Amberhill, Chardonnay, California

Red:

Miguel Torres, Syrah, Chile

Altos Las Hormigas, Malbec, Argentina

Bogle, Petite Sirah, California

Concha y Toro, Carmenere, Chile

Rosenblum, Zinfandel, California

Bodegues Sumarroca, Tempranillo, Spain

Tasca d'Almerita, Nero d'Avola, Italy

Wyndham Estate, Shiraz, Australia

Di Majo Norante, Sangiovese, Italy

Bodega Norton, Malbec, Argentina

Rancho Zabaco, Zinfandel, California

Not gonna lie, haven't tried ANY of these... but who can resist a full-fledged list of affordable wines?  PLEASE if you try one you love or hate comment accordingly.  And happy thanksgiving!!  

Pineapple Cheeseball

2 blocks cream cheese

1 small can crushed pineapple, drained

1/4 finely chopped bell pepper

2-3 T. finely chopped onion

1 1/2 t. seasoned salt

 

Mix all ingredients well.  Chill.  Make into 2 balls.  Roll in chopped pecans. Serve with crackers.

Chicken Divan

6-8 chicken breasts, boiled

steamed broccoli (cooked, but not mushy because they cook in the casserole)

1 can cream of onion soup

1/2 c. sour cream

1/2 c. mayo

Grated sharp cheddar cheese

Boil chicken.  Steam broccoli.  Put broccoli in bottom of 13 x 9 pyrex.  Chicken on top.  Mix soup, sour cream, mayo.  Spread over top of the casserole.  Top with plenty of cheese (1 cup or 2)

Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.  

Refrigerator Bran Muffins

This dough keeps 6-7 weeks in the refrigerator.  You can dish out however many you want to make fresh and save the rest for later!!

In 4 separate bowls:

1.  2 cups Nabisco 100% Bran

     2 cups boiling water

2.  1 heaping cup oil

     3 cups sugar

3.  4 eggs

     1 qt buttermilk

   

4.  5  cups flour

     1  teaspoon salt

     5 teaspoons baking soda

     4 cups Kellogg's All Bran

Pour boiling water over 100% bran and let stand.  Beat with spoon.  Add oil and sugar.  Add bowl # 3 (eggs/buttermilk) to mixture.  Add #4 items to the mixture.  Fold in All Bran at the last.  

Bake 400 degrees for 20 minutes in greased muffin tins.  Stir before each use.  You can add pecans if you like to...!!