For decades, the culinary program has been at the heart of Cakebread Cellars. Our hands-on cooking classes invite you into the winery kitchen and garden, where our Estate Chefs share seasonal, wine-friendly recipes you can recreate at home, each one designed around the flavors of Napa Valley.
Can’t join us in person? Explore our collection of Cakebread recipes for wine pairings and dishes to enjoy any time of year.
Likely the most recognizable dishes from Spanish cuisine, tapas & paella are the quintessential styles of food perfectly suited for celebrations. Slow-cooked over an open flame on our outdoor grill, paella is a traditional Spanish dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients to feed a crowd.
A classic pairing! The graceful tannins & fruit notes of our Anderson Valley Pinot Noir wines complement the earthy, umami mushroom flavors with perfection. From shiitake to trumpet and porcini to candy cap, the variety of locally foraged and farmed fungi will delight the senses.
Tired of the old, faithful flavors in your pantry? Join us and learn to add a pinch of depth and dimension to your home cooking through the global flavors of Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. These rich, fragrant seasonings breathe new life to everyday ingredients, packing on the flavors that are sure to satisfy your craving for variety – it’s the spice of life, after all!
Learn to create and enjoy our version of this sumptuous union of white beans, duck, sausage and pork all slowly cooked in an earthenware vessel. This perfect-for-cold-weather, stick-to-your-ribs dish will be expertly paired with a special selection of Cakebread Cellars estate Cabernets to enhance the flavors of your creations.