“I cook with wine,
sometimes I even
add it to the food.”
- W.C. Fields
Welcome to the Cypher Kitchen where winemaker SAM ZinPunk Mahler shares her recipes for pairings, YouTube how-to videos, updates form the Earth Fire Farms gardens and more!
The Cypher Kitchen
By SAM ZinPunk Mahler
SAM’s C&T Marinated Chicken and Steak Mixed Grill
SAM's quick and easy Cricket's & Tumbleweed (C&T) homemade marinades are rich in flavor and sure to offer something to please everyone at your summer BBQ. Pair with Connor's Vegetarian Sweet Potato Gnocchi with creamy Gouda cheese sauce as a side dish and pair with Cypher Elemental Cabernet Sauvignon, Theory Z or Phoenix.
Vegetarian Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Decadently Creamy Gouda Cheese Sauce
This easy-to-make vegetarian Gnocchi with decadently creamy Gouda cheese sauce is guaranteed to excite your taste buds! You can thank SAM ZinPunk's nephew Connor for bringing this recipe to the Cypher Kitchen. To be honest, we weren't sure how we would feel about it… but the end result had our eyes rolling back and our
Grilled Peaches with Peach White Balsamic Vinegar
Grilling fruit brings out the sweetness. These grilled peaches get an extra boost of flavor with our Peach White Balsamic Vinegar. A super summer dessert sure to please.
Roasted Cauliflower with Dates, Pine Nuts, and Thyme
Delicious and healthy, this vegetarian recipe makes an amazing side or main dish! Our thyme roasted cauliflower dish enhanced with dates, pine nuts, and thyme is bursting with flavor and guaranteed to make your guests ask for seconds. Fresh herbs and spices give this oven roasted dish “Pow” adding layers of flavor, dimension, and goodness.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon and Balsamic Glaze
Trick out a traditional holiday dish with this delicious crowd-pleasing roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe. The crisp salty bacon compliments the sprouts, while the garlic and balsamic glaze elevate the flavors even more! Roasting for 25-30 minutes, the Brussels sprouts come out super crispy rather than the soggy boiled or steamed sprouts of yester-year. Sprouts can
Tantalizing Jalapeño-Apricot Glazed Baked Ham
Enjoy a sweet and spicy spin on a traditional holiday ham with this Jalapeño-Apricot Glazed Baked Ham recipe. Delicious as it is unique, this main dish is simple to make and sure to wow whoever you serve!
Irresistible Miso-Glazed Roasted Pumpkin
Put a new twist on a classic fall recipe with this sweet and savory recipe! The crunchy fried chilies, shallots and garlic give flavor and texture, while the saltiness of miso accentuates the natural sweetness of the soft, sweet roasted fresh pumpkin. This easy to prepare fall delicacy serves well as an appetizer or side
Sensational Savory & Sweet Prosciutto Wrapped Figs
Light yet loaded with flavor, prosciutto wrapped figs are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. The pairing of savory prosciutto with creamy sweet figs satisfies and delights every one of your taste buds with a perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Gluten Free Grilled Cauliflower Pizza Crust
This Healthy Alternative Pizza Crust is sure to Please! Transform hum-drum pizza night into a culinary feast with this gourmet variation on a pizza crust! Delicious and easy to make, this gluten free cauliflower pizza crust gains it’s crunch from the grill, not your oven – something to be appreciated on hot summer nights. Top
