
WELCOME TO CARLOS’ FOOD & WINE
Naturally Curious
CARLOS SARMIENTO - FOOD, WINE AND MORE.
For years, I have served as a helpful role to those seeking inspiration, help, or advice. In 2020, I finally decided to own that role and be intentional about it. I started writing about my passions, my thoughts, and curious wonderings about our society.
I founded Carlos’ Food & Wine with a mission to give others a taste of what goes on in my mind, what inspires me and to share in the flavors we find in our cultures.
Let’s get cooking! Cheers!


Another bowl of pasta! Spicy linguine with pancetta and white wine-sage sauce.
(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) Yes…another bowl of pasta! One that you do not want to miss! Returning to my love of what I call cucina...

Eggplant-Prosciutto Involtini
(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) As I had previously mentioned in last postings, sometimes I pair the meal to an existing wine, rather than...

Mandarine salad, ginger chicken and lemongrass fried rice & Mckahn Family Cellars Viognier
(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) The Far East has called again to create new and tasty Chinese-inspired dishes. In doing research on what to...

Pan-seared herbed chicken, fingerling potatoes medley with mushroom-red wine reduction
(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) Ever find yourself wondering what to make for dinner and you have not done any grocery shopping and have very...

Thai peanut-coconut shrimp with Jasmati rice & AIX Rosé wine
(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) Since launching Carlos’ Food & Wine, I have discovered how versatile rosé wines are, when it comes to food...

Argentinean Night - chorizo sandwich, chimichurri sauce, sea salt-cinnamon sweet potato fries
(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) Looking for a quick and tantalizing dinner solution? Why not treat your taste buds to an Argentinean favorite,...

Italian herbs & prosciutto stuffed pork tenderloin, white wine demi-glace & Afghan saffron rice
(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) With just a few extra ingredients such as herbs, spices and a quick fragrant sauce, you can elevate practically...

Steak-cilantro fried rice & Montes Alpha Syrah
(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) In my last posting I featured a delicious steak recipe. it turned out that I ended up making a lot more steak...

Pan-seared, sage marinated skirt steak, roasted asparagus and onions & rosemary mornay sauce
(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) I am sure I am not the only one here that finds himself, time and time again, wondering what to make for dinner...

“Tomahawk” ribeye steak, cilantro butter, potatoes & Peruvian aji amarillo sauce & watercress salad
(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) What is summertime without a proper bbq? I love summer for many reasons, it’s a warm time to enjoy with family...

Insalata della casa & rigatoni con ragu alla bolognese (house salad & rigatoni bolognese meat sauce)
(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) One of the most fun and rewarding experiences I have encountered since launching Carlos’ Food & Wine has been...

Gli avanzi di pollo a l’Italiana (Italian style leftover chicken)
(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) Inspiration usually comes from the most unexpected of places (or people), at least for me. During one of the...

Rustic mushroom-leek corn tortilla quesadillas with avocado salad
(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) The origin of quesadillas, which literally means “cheesy little things” can be traced back to colonial Mexico...

Braised sole & shrimp with tarragon butter sauce, whipped mashed potatoes & lemon-zest asparagus
(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) It has been decades since I had a nice fillet of sole, a thin and flaky white fish that is part of the flounder...

Rigatoni with roasted walnut pesto and white wine mushroom cream sauce
(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) For me, any pesto sauce is synonymous to Pinot Grigio wine. They just simply go together beautifully. Carlos’...

Pan-Asian skirt steak with sweet peppers, wild rice pilaf and honey-garlic sautéed green beans
(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) The culinary fun continues with more Pan-Asian fusion inspired cuisine, melding bold flavors and creating...

Pan-Asian roast pork tenderloin with rosé wine poached shallots and cilantro-pineapple fried rice
(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) In the past few year, I have developed a deeper love for rosé wines, an often overlooked or looked down upon...

Grilled Chicken bites with Chardonnay-Rosemary cream sauce and peas
(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) This summer has proven to be quite an exciting season with several new collaborations with that have yielded...

Coconut-Chili-Lemongrass Shrimps on Romaine boats
(Photo: Carlos Sarmiento) One of my favorite Asian style of foods has always been Thai cuisine. (Photo: Rob King) Thai style of cooking...





















