Good Eatin' by Nick

Grilled Pizza with Pesto, Tomatoes & Feta

Keep the kitchen cool, by baking pizza on the backyard grill. For convenience, this recipe uses prepared pizza dough, found in most supermarkets, and pesto from a jar.

Makes: 4 servings

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound prepared pizza dough, preferably whole-wheat
• 1/2 cup prepared pesto
• 4 ripe plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, torn

This recipe calls for:

• Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough

Preparation

1. Heat grill to medium-high.
2. Meanwhile, place dough on a lightly floured surface. Divide into 4 pieces. Roll each piece into an 8-inch round crust, about 1/4 inch thick. Place crusts on a floured baking sheet. Carry crusts and toppings out to the grill.
3. Lay crusts on grill (they won't stay perfectly round). Cover grill and cook until crusts are lightly puffed and undersides are lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
4. Using tongs, flip crusts. Immediately spread pesto over crusts. Top with tomatoes. Sprinkle with feta and pepper. Cover grill and cook until the undersides are lightly browned, about 3 minutes more. Sprinkle with basil and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving: 430 calories; 18 g fat ( 7 g sat , 9 g mono ); 27 mg cholesterol; 49 g carbohydrates; 17 g protein; 4 g fiber; 749 mg sodium; 262 mg potassium.

Hope all of you had a safe Memorial Day Weekend. We thank all of you who came and spent this time with us here at Wine Country RV Park!

Summer is fast approaching and I am sure everyone is looking forward to taking vacations and weekend getaways. June is a fantastic month to visit Prosser, with the wineries going strong and with the Scottish Fest & Highland Games, it is definitely a great experience if you haven't had the opportunity to witness it! We still have some sites available for that weekend, June 14-16. Hurry and make your reservations because you won't want to miss out on the fun.

And for those wanting to come visit us on the 4th of July, we are getting close to full. Prosser has a great small town Fourth of July celebration with a carnival and other events happening all day, topped off with a firework display at night. So pack up your rigs and come join us!

Safe Travels,

Nick

 Featured Winery: Apex Cellars

The Winemaker's Loft

357 Port Street Prosser, WA 99350

(509) 786-1800 

Willow Crest Wine Estates

590 Merlot Drive, Prosser

509-786-7999

Sunday, June 16th 12-4pm Father's Day BBQ

Calling all Dads, Granddads, Step-dads, or just Daddy-o's! Come on down to Willow Crest and let US run the BBQ! Custom gourmet burgers (you pick the toppings!) baked beans, potato salad, and chips for $10/plate. Dad's receive a free glass of wine with meal purchase and a 15% discount all day!

June 21-23 10-5pm

Celebrate the first official weekend of Summer w/our Warehouse Sale! Great deals on all kinds of wine!  Up to 70% off select labels, case specials, volume discounts, and more! June 21 Wine Club/Industry June 22-23 Open to Public.

June 28 Friday Night Supper Club:  Hot Summer Nights, featuring wines by Willow Crest and products from local purveyor Chukar Cherries

Join us for an evening of food and fun at our monthly supper club. Communal seating and a three course, family-style dinner encourage lively conversation and new friendships. $55 per guest ($45 for Desert Wind and Willow Crest wine club members) includes dinner with wine pairing, plus a pre dinner social. Advance reservations required. Please call 509-786-7277 to book.

Desert Wind Winery

2258 Wine Country Rd. Prosser

509-786-7277

Wednesday, June 5 at 6:00 p.m. 

Cooking Class

Join the MOJAVE chefs for an interactive evening of culinary education. Limited seating available; $55 per guest ($45 for wine club members) includes interactive meal prep, dinner, wine and recipes. Advance reservations required. Please call 509.786.7277 to book.

On the Menu:

 Pulled Chicken Tacquitos with Coffee Toddy Coffee Barbecue Sauce, Green Chiles and Cilantro; Coffee-Rubbed, Maple-Coffee Glazed Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Wood Smoked Bacon, Apples, and Almonds, served with Butter-Crushed Potatoes and Sauteed Green Beans; Dark Roast Creme Brûlée with Caramelized Sugar Crust

Sunday, June 16 at 1:00 p.m.
Red Wine & Ribs
Treat Dad (or yourself) to a special Father's Day meal, featuring a three-course lunch with wine pairings and a complimentary gift for all fathers. $45 per person ($35 for Wine Club members); reservations required. Please call 509.786.7277 to book.

Wednesday July 3 at 6:00 pm

Cooking Class

Join the MOJAVE chefs for an interactive evening of culinary education. Limited seating available; $55 per guest ($45 for wine club members) includes interactive meal prep, dinner, wine and recipes. Advance reservations required. Please call 509.786.7277 to book.

On the Menu: 

Cherries & Berries Spinach Salad with Cherries Jubilee Vinaigrette and Chukar Berry Medley; Cherry-Chile Rubbed Rib Roast with Tommy's Cherry Steak Sauce, Roasted Sweet Potato Fries and Brussels Sprouts with Bacon; Vanilla-Peach Pots de Creme with Raspberry Truffles

Friday, July 19 - Pre-dinner social begins at 6:00 p.m.
Friday Night Supper Club: BBQ Daze, featuring wines by DavenLore
Join us for an evening of food and fun at our monthly supper club. Communal seating and a three-course, family-style dinner encourage lively conversation and new friendships. $55 per guest ($45 for Desert Wind wine club members and wine club members of the featured winery) includes dinner with wine pairings, plus a pre-dinner social. Advance reservations required. Please call 509.786.7277 to book.

Airfield Estates Winery

560 Merlot Drive, Prosser

509-786-7401

Father's Day Tasting (Prosser & Woodinville)

Saturday, June 15th - Sunday, June 16th During Father's Day weekend, dads receive complimentary wine tasting! We will also be featuring our favorite summer barbeque wines. Take home a free Airfield golf ball with a purchase of 4 bottles or more (while supplies last).

Mercer Estates Winery

3100 Lee Road, Prosser

Open Wed-Sun 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

509-786-2097

June 8, 2013 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Mercer team shares their favorite summer food and wine pairings. Bring home recipes to try at your next gathering or enjoy some of the duos we've prepared here

Lounging at the Loft

Summer Music Events

Saturday, July 06, 2013; 6 PM - 9 PM
Lounging at the Loft: Summer Music Event - Music, Food and Wine
Winemakers Loft, 357 Port Avenue, Prosser, WA 99350

Featuring: VICKY AND THE VELVETONES

Doors open at 6:00pm for seating and light tapas for purchase.
This is a 21 and over event.

Saturday, July 13, 2013; 6 PM - 9 PM
Lounging at the Loft: Summer Music Event - Music, Food and Wine
Winemakers Loft, 357 Port Avenue, Prosser, WA 99350

Featuring: DIRTY RIVER BLUES

Doors open at 6:00pm for seating and light tapas for purchase.
This is a 21 and over event.

Friday, July 19, 2013; 6 PM - 9 PM
Lounging at the Loft: Summer Music Event - Music, Food and Wine
Winemakers Loft, 357 Port Avenue, Prosser, WA 99350

Featuring: SHADES

Doors open at 6:00pm for seating and light tapas for purchase.
This is a 21 and over event.

Kestrel Vintners

2890 Lee Road, Prosser

509-786-2675

Kestrel & Pike Brewing present

June 27th Beer & Wine Dinner

6:30 pm @ Kestrel Prosser $60 per person

For more information and to purchase tickets login to www.kestrelwines.com /events

Yakima Valley Community College

Vineyard & Winery Technology Program

Tour and Taste

July 19, 2013

10:00am-12:00pm

The Yakima Valley Community College Vineyard & Winery Technology program is pleased to invite you to a behind the scenes tour of our vineyard and winery facility, from grape to glass. Join us as our students and staff:

*Give a guided tour describing the winemaking process.

*Provide food and wine pairing stations

*Demonstrate the impact of barrel aging on a wine. Cost to attend is $10, refundable with a wine purchase. 110 Grandridge Ave, Grandview WA 98930 To register, Please call Scott McKinlay at (509) 786-7977, ext 195 or email him at sales@winecountryrvpark.com

Featured Wineries and Breweries 

Please click on websites below for updated Winery Events

 Airfield Estates   Alexandria Nicole Cellars   Apex Cellars

Coyote Canyon Winery  Cowan Vineyards  Desert Wind Winery 

Gamache Vintners  Heavens Cave  Hogue Cellars 

Kestrel Vintners  Martinez & Martinez Winery  Mercer Estates 

Milbrandt Vineyards  Thurston Wolfe Winery  Willow Crest Winery

Wine O' Clock Wine Bar & Bistro  Yakima River Winery

 Vineheart Winery  Pontin del Roza

  These are just a few of the wineries we hope you will visit while you are here this coming year!!