Archive for the ‘Food and Wine Pairing’ Category

Yes, we know it’s Friday and we almost always post food and wine pairing ideas and recipes, but we’re going to skip that today because today is National Wine Day! [level-members] Unlike other lesser lights on the yearly calendar of holidays – we’re looking at you, National Kazoo Day (January 28th, if you’re interested) – National […]

It’s shaping up to be another soggy weekend in much of the country, so grilling may not be the best option, but spring is still here and we can cook like it! [level-members] We’re headed off the beaten path this week, with an interesting recipe from Bon Appetit: Pea Pancakes. These will work for a […]

Spring really is here, so let’s make the most of it. This weekend, you can offer your wine shop customers this pasta primavera recipe with wine pairings to match. [level-members] First, the recipe is from Giada de Laurentiis via the Food Network. As for wine, this is another dish that can, in my opinion, go […]

I know it’s not seasonal, but sometimes you’re just in the mood for some comfort food. And right now, I’m in the mood for mac & cheese. [level-members] More ways to make Mac & Cheese than you can shake a stick at. This “classic” version from the New York Times is a favorite, as is […]

We’ve got a really great burger place in our town. And they make great fries. So what does that have to do with wine? [level-members] Everything if you’re in the mood for what we might call down-home decadence: french fries and Champagne. There’s only one rule: keep it simple. Forget the cheese fries or anything […]

Spring just won’t spring for large swaths of the country, but we’re forging ahead with a spring meal idea, anyway. [level-members] That’s in part because we’re already seeing great-looking asparagus in the markets. Here’s a delicious take on asparagus pizza that works well for this time of year. You might even go off script and […]

Spring, long overdue in many parts of the country, seems finally to be here – or nearly here. So what should we eat and drink to celebrate? [level-members] There aren’ttoo  many meals that I enjoy more than grazing meals. That’s what we call setting out a range of small bites. It could be as simple […]

As spring continues to play coy, it’s still time for stick-to-your-ribs cooking. And few dishes have more rib-stick-to-it-iveness (no, that’s not a word) than Beef Stew. [level-members] And as this article in the New York Times points out, there are more variations and versions of beef stew than you can shake a stick at. So […]

As with any other pairing, matching wine well with lamb really isn’t about the protein, it’s about the prep. [level-members] With Easter upon us, and spring finally springing around the northeast, we can think about firing up the grill and tossing some lamb on the fire. There are a lot of different red wines that will work […]

With spring in the air, at least in my imagination, I’m eager to fire up the grill and get winter behind us. But, Mother Nature is not exactly cooperating, so here’s my compromise in a nod to the reality of the weather. [level-members] We’ve talked about this combination before, and shared this recipe for tuna with […]