Wine Dinners: Caribbean Dream
At first glance, this meal seems like a tough wine-pairing situation. But the more I think about the recipes here, the more I keep coming back to Sauvignon Blanc. It will handle the spicy flavors and the fruity flavors; it will be nice with the ... [... more]
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Italian Wine Dinner
The wines of Piedmont are robust and full-bodied, a perfect pairing for a rich, flavorful dinner like this. If you're feeling spendy, break out the Barolo. A Barbaresco, also made from Nebbiolo grapes, is another great option. If you prefer a ... [... more]
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Wine Dinners: A French Connection Let Allrecipes Take ...
If you're like me and prefer red wines to white, summer can be a challenging time. The solution? Drink dry rosé, like they do in Provence. It's the perfect compromise. It's a terrific food wine, a particularly nice match for the foods of ... [... more]
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Wine Dinners: Spanish Lessons
Tapas are Spanish appetizers served to accompany drinks. These finger foods are presented on individual small plates and are usually just a few morsels: shrimp fried in garlic and olive oil, a petite potato omelet, a few nibbles of chorizo ... [... more]
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Bringing Back Sunday Dinners The Best Of Late Summer ...
A slow-cooked chicken makes wine pairing easy. White is the classic choice, of course. But in this case, I might let the weather decide. If summer's still scorching where you live, try a Sauvignon Blanc. A solid match with chicken, Sauvignon ... [... more]
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Bringing Back Sunday Dinners Autumn Brings A New Season ...
Buying German wine can be challenging because their labels are dense with info and difficult to decipher. To simplify things, keep your eye out for a few words. Dry German Rieslings are labeled Kabinett. Sweeter versions are labeled Spätlese and ... [... more]
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast
"I have cooked a lot of roast in my day and this is the ONLY time it has come out perfect! I didn't add any vegetables with it except for cutting an onion in half and setting it on top of the roast for the last 3 hours of cooking time. I made ... [... more]
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Coq Au Vin, Italian Style
It's white with chicken, right? Well, maybe not with this one. Coq au vin is a chicken dish made with (and for) red wine. Burgundy (Pinot Noir) is a classic companion, but this recipe's slight Italian accent means you wouldn't go wrong with ... [... more]
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Meal Ideas: Game Day
Cooking tragedies: I've tried to make chili at least 3-4 different occasions and I can't seem to make it taste right. I'm not sure if it's me or just can't find the right recipe that I like--either way, I'll continue trying until I get it ... [... more]
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Meal Ideas: Romantic Dinner For Two
Lasagna, eggplant parmesan, eggplant roll ups, southern comfort food like fried green tomatoes, and macaroni and cheese. I've been experimenting with making soups as well and they have been super tasty! Flowers are always nice and I take a flower ... [... more]
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Meal Ideas: Valentine's Day At The New Pad
I won a PETA essay contest one year and they sent me a Tofurkey as a prize. I cooked it for Thanksgiving and served it to my family, who was not vegetarian. I enjoyed it, and everyone else said at the time that it was great, but for years they ... [... more]
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Meal Ideas: Oscar® Night Party
Cooking tragedies: "Well, there was the dubious 'lets play with food dye' stage that ended up with some aesthetically unfortunate results. My greatest triumph/disaster was probably when my older sister bullied me into making her and her friend ... [... more]
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