For a quick refreshment you can whip up in minutes, look no further than spring rolls and rosé. This wine pairing with spring rolls is cool, crisp, and perfect on a hot summer day. The best part? You can put almost anything into a spring roll. The traditional Vietnamese spring roll has basil, rice noodles, …
Salty, indulgent foods like cheese and charcuterie are wine pairing staples. However, food and wine pairing doesn’t have to be unhealthy. There are many ways to make fresh produce marry well with wine. This Creamy Tahini, Avocado, and Parmesan Kale Salad is nutritious, plant-based, and vegan. It goes wonderfully with crisp white wines, and makes …
Easy Vegan Wine Pairings: Tahini Kale Salad and Chardonnay Read More »
The first time I had mole at a Mexican restaurant, I was hooked. Rich, earthy, and with just a touch of sweetness, this dish had an incredible depth of flavor. At that moment, I knew not only that I had to recreate this dish at home, but also that I had to pair it with …
Wine Pairings: Slow Cooker Chicken Mole and Zinfandel Read More »
Rich, creamy, and indulgent: we can all agree that mac and cheese is a quintessential comfort food. But what is the best wine pairing for mac and cheese? The authorities cannot seem to settle on an answer. Recommendations include off-dry Riesling, Pinot Noir, Lambrusco, Chablis, Champagne, Sauvignon Blanc, Cotes du Rhone… the list goes on. …
The Ultimate Mac & Cheese Wine Pairing: A Test of Chablis vs. Off-Dry Riesling Read More »
All too often, food and wine pairings are rich, indulgent, and calorie-laden. But what if you also want to be health-conscious when you wine and dine? Take kale, one of nature’s superfoods. This cruciferous veggie has many wine lovers daunted due to its bitter flavor — especially in its raw form. Here’s an easy, healthy …
Easy Ideas for Wine Pairing with Kale: Crimini-Kale Salad Read More »
Recently, I found out one of my favorite Korean dishes, bibimbap, now costs $20 at a restaurant. Immediately, I wondered: could I make my own bibimbap for less? With its rainbow of vegetables, smoky-sweet charred meat, and crispy fried egg, the long list of ingredients was somewhat daunting. However, aside from time spent chopping things, …
Wild, gamey, and rustic – the distinct flavors of lamb are compatible with a wide range of wines. When choosing a wine pairing, the lamb’s preparation is key. Lamb chops cooked rare are delicious with Pinot Noir, or even Rosé. On the flip side, a slow-cooked lamb shank needs a fuller-bodied wine. In this article, …
The Ultimate Braised Lamb and Wine Pairing: Bordeaux vs. Brunello Read More »
Hainan chicken and rice is the quintessential Asian comfort food. In the Bay Area, we’re lucky to have amazing restaurants that focus on this dish, such as Rooster & Rice, or Chicken Meets Rice. In truth, making traditional Hainan chicken is a long process. The recipe requires poaching and carving an entire chicken. If you’re …
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There’s something quite magical about piercing a freshly-baked lava cake, letting molten chocolate flow out from within. Good news: you don’t need to go to a fancy restaurant to enjoy this sophisticated dessert. Our recipe for Molten Chocolate Lava Cake takes only six ingredients, and is surprisingly simple to make. Here are our tips for …
Easy Recipe and Wine Pairing with Molten Chocolate Lava Cake Read More »
One of my favorite dishes to order at Chinese restaurants is stir-fried fish. Delicate, melt-in-your mouth slices of white fish (usually sole or tilapia) contrast with crunchy bell peppers, fresh scallions, and savory black bean sauce. This unassuming menu item doesn’t get much attention compared to more popular General Tso’s chicken, or Mongolian beef. However, …
Wine Pairing with Chinese Food: Your Stir Fry’s New Best Friend Read More »
