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Brown Sugar and Honey Glazed Squashes with Toasted Pecans

  • Pair with Chardonnay
Primary Ingredients

2 cups Butternut squash, peeled and seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 cups Kabocha, peeled and seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces 

2 cups Delicata squash, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces 

2 cups Red Kuri squash, peeled and seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces

3 tablespoons honey 

2 tablespoons brown sugar 

2 tablespoons butter 

¾ cup chicken stock or broth 

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 

1 cup toasted pecans, lightly crushed 

2 tablespoons fresh chopped sage 

Salt and white pepper to taste 

Primary Technique
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 
  2. Combine honey and brown sugar in a bowl. 
  3. Add butter and olive oil to a large roasting pan over medium-high heat. Add all of the squashes and sauté until the squash begins to brown and caramelize on the outside.  Add the honey mixture, chicken stock, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Place the squashes in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes or until the squash is tender. Remove the squash from the oven. If the syrup has not reduced enough, cook the squash over a medium burner until the syrup is thick but not burned. Add the sage and pecans and stir to combine.  
  4. Serve immediately. 
plated squash
Executive Chef Peter Janiak

Executive Chef Peter Janiak

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Seasonal Mezze menu

These dishes are accompanied by a chef-curated 'secret' selection of our award-winning Sonoma County wines.

This is a sample menu. Items are subject to change.

Sweet

Apple & Golden Raisin Compote
Carrot, Cashew & Maple Spread 🥜

Sour/Acidic

Cranberry & Jalapeno Chutney
Whipped Ricotta with Lemon Curd 🥛 🥚

Rich/Fats & Oils

Creamy Brie with Orange & Honey 🥛
Pumpkin Pimento Cheese 🥛

Bitterness

Butternut Squash Hummus
Brussels Sprout & Labneh Dip 🥛

Allergen Key

🥛 Dairy    🥜 Nuts    🥚 Eggs

Seasonal pairing menu

This is a sample menu. Items are subject to change.

2025 Rosé
Sonoma County
– Paired With –
Albacore Ceviche 
Heirloom Tomato & Melon Gazpacho | Basil | Jalapeno | Cucumber | Fried Shallot

2023 ‘Caro Santo’ Sangiovese 
Sonoma Valley 
– Paired With –
Stuffed Zucchini
Roasted Tomato  & Sage Sugo | Parmesan | Crunchy Garlic
Crispy Capers | Sunflower 

2022 Old Vines Zinfandel 
Giovanetti Vineyard, Russian River Valley
– Paired With –
Petite Eggplant & Mozzarella Lasagna
Pepper & Saffron Puree’ | Jimmy Nardello Relish | Finocchiona
Parsley 

2022 Cabernet Sauvignon 
Rockpile 
– Paired With –
Grilled Hanger Steak with Gremolata 
Yukon Gold & Black Truffle Mousseline | Red Wien Braised Cabbage  Chanterelles | Beef Demiglace 

2022 Port
Sonoma County
– Paired With –
Toasted Coconut Panna Cotta 
Blackberry Gelee | Chocolate Crumble