You’re out with family and friends, and looking for a light appetizer to kick off your meal (or have it be your meal). You land on the tangy, sinus-tickler, shrimp cocktail. The appetizer — typically a blend of ketchup, lemon, horseradish, and Worcestershire with a dash of hot sauce (or more, if you like it […]
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Whether you prefer your Chicken Alfredo with heavy cream and butter or on the lighter side with broth and skim milk; spinach, broccoli, asparagus, mushrooms, or veggie-less; penne or linguini, the creamy, garlicky Italian specialty pairs best with certain types of wine: acidic and fruity, but dry whites. For example, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay or Orvieto.
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Although chicken Marsala is not a complicated dish, it is elegant, and the silky sauce produced is luscious. When you serve it over pasta, couscous, polenta, rice, mashed potatoes, with a salad or vegetable, it is a meal fit for family or company. Add a complimentary side dish, and your guests will understand they are
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Considered poultry, yet all of its meat is dark and a bit oily like a goose, you can prepare duck in many ways other than roasting. When roasted, the flavor is quite different from Duck L’Orange, which is sweet, or Confit of Duck, which is savory and silkily tender. Knowing the wines that work well
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Wine fans love pairing their favorite blend with delicious meals, like ribs and steak. But what if you’re like a majority of wine fans and simply enjoy a glass of wine at the end of the night? Are there any snacks that go well with your favorite wines? You bet your Riesling there are! Here are
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While wine and cheese are two well-known combinations that any wine lover knows all too well, a growing number of wine fans are pairing their favorite vino with delicious ribs. There’s just something about how dripping-off-the-bone ribs combine with wine that keeps us coming back for more. Red wines are particularly great for this meal, thanks
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When it comes to meat and wine, there are few combinations better than pork chops, and…just about any wine will do, honestly! In addition, pork chops are typically relatively free of fat, meaning that they have a rather tough texture that, when cooked properly, just blends beautifully with wine. So, if you love pork chops
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Lamb cuts are often among the tenderest and most enjoyable on the market, particularly when paired with a hearty and delicious wine. Take note! If you’re a wine connoisseur who plans on serving lamb soon, the following wine pairing guide will make this process smoother and easier for you. Lamb Wine Pairing Factors to Note
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You’re getting into the fantastic world of wine and want to transition to pairing your favorite drinks with your best meals. However, this process isn’t something you should approach without a careful plan. If you don’t understand how to pair wine with food properly, you will have a significant culinary disaster. So, read through the
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Whether you twirl it in a spoon, cut it, twist it around your fork, or slurp it one strand at a time, there’s nothing like eating a hearty plate of spaghetti with a tall glass of vino. But what is the best one to pair with your pasta? With over 200 kinds of wine, the possibilities
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