A special treat for friends and family Cioppino is a quintessential San Francisco dish. Legend has it that the term evolved from the expression "chip in." It was created by Italian and Portuguese fishermen, who "chipped in" seafood from their daily catch and cooked it in a savory tomato-based broth. Today you can find it on many menus in restaurants. It is one of my favorite dishes and I serve it to my friends and family when our Dungeness crab is in season. I have cooked this for years and each time it is a little different. The essential question for me is whether to use red or white wine. Traditionally, it was cooked in red wine which gives the stew a deeper, richer flavor. Lately I've been leaning towards the lighter version using white wine. Whatever you choose, it it will be a delicious meal. In our house, we serve it with garlic bread that my husband prepares, add a salad and you have a special meal for a cold winter evening that you can share with your friends and family.
14 Comments
1/28/2014 12:26:09 pm
I was lucky enough to actually taste Gerlinde's cioppino, which is absolutely divine! Everyone really loved it...but do not be afraid to add more white wine:)
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Gerlinde
1/29/2014 07:15:13 am
Virginia, where should we add more wine, in our glass or to the soup?
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Virginia Lee
1/31/2014 02:52:30 am
Both! 1/31/2014 08:24:46 am
This Cioppino recipe is delicious! I made it at home many times and it is our favorite! Light, yet very well seasoned, and beautiful to look at!!
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Gerlinde de Broekert
1/31/2014 10:32:58 am
I am so glad you like it.
Gerlinde
1/29/2014 07:13:30 am
Thank you Deb, I wonder if your son would like it with red or white wine?
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1/30/2014 04:59:43 am
I was fortunate enough to have this tasty bowl of cioppino actually sitting in front of me last Friday night. Virginia Lee brought me as her guest to Gerlinde and Willie's beautiful home overlooking Sunny Cove. Diane and George Koening were there too! Lot's of fun conversation and amusement!
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Gerlinde
1/30/2014 09:12:35 am
John, it was nice meeting you and I'm glad you liked the cioppino.
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Diane Koenig
2/6/2014 01:20:18 am
The cioppino Gerlinde makes is abundant with shell fish which makes it the most delicious cioppino I have tasted. The broth is light and good to soak up with crunchy french bread. Add a glass of wine and you have a meal.
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Gerlinde
12/25/2016 11:24:18 am
Thank you Diane , I enjoy cooking for you and George.
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Gerlinde
12/27/2020 02:56:25 pm
Liz, this is a special treat and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do,
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