I love shopping at Costco. But usually, their cuts of meat are too large. Take the Costco pork shoulder. It weighs 19 pounds and is the size of a small boulder. Unless you’re cooking for a small football team, you won’t need that much meat. Good news: you can buy that hunk of meat and …
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Powerful Cabernet Sauvignon constantly gets the spotlight in the wine world. But when it comes to food, there is one underrated varietal that every wine lover needs to have on hand: Riesling. This dinnertime flex player has the acidity to stand up to almost any sauce, from citrusy vinaigrettes to buttery reductions. A crisp, bone-dry …
I was torn. Upon whipping up a fragrant, steaming chicken tikka masala, I couldn’t decide — what wine should I pair it with? The authorities can’t seem to agree on this topic. Some say you can go as full-bodied as a Syrah, Sangiovese, or Merlot. Others insist that light, crisp white wines like Riesling, Pinot …
Creamy ricotta, hearty sausage, and tangy tomato layered between sheets of pasta in warm, bubbly goodness – lasagna pleases even the most finicky of crowds. And with its savory, meaty, and rich flavors, lasagna is delicious with many wines. Read on for our top 3 recommendations for lasagna and wine pairing, along with an easy …
Juicy, flavorful, and rich: burgers and wine are an epic combination. Whether they’re loaded with bacon and onions or simply dressed with lettuce and tomato, burgers are one of the most forgiving foods for wine. In fact, there are so many good wines with burgers, it can be hard to pick just one! My recommendation …
Can you bottle terroir? The liquid yellow rippling in my glass is vibrant and pure. It is everything I would expect from Chardonnay grown in a cooler area of Napa Valley. The wine in focus: Six Cloves Wine, by owner and winemaker Sonoe Hirabayashi. This boutique winery released its inaugural vintage just a few years …
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One of my favorite dishes when visiting Thailand is som tam, or green papaya salad. This cool, fresh, flavorful dish is the perfect way to beat the summer heat. Plus, it is filled with digestive enzymes, nutrients, and antioxidants. However, returning to America, I find the som tam served in restaurants here just isn’t the …
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Barbecued pork buns, or char siu bao, were one of my favorite Chinese dishes growing up. Golden orbs of soft, tender bao bread envelop sweet barbecued pork within. These flavorful buns are great for parties, and are a hit with kids – even the picky eaters! Most often, char siu bao is steamed. It is …
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My first encounter with Hanetsuki-style gyoza was at Din Tai Fung, a Taiwanese restaurant franchise. They arrived in a beautiful, crisp rectangle, begging to be snapped apart and devoured. Biting in, their crisp exterior gave way to juicy pork within. I have dreamed of these gyoza ever since. As it turns out, Hanetsuki (meaning “with …
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Rich, hearty, and flavorful – the reasons why meatloaf is America’s classic comfort food are also what make it an ideal partner for red wine. From French Bordeaux to Californian Merlot, this dish has what it takes to play well with many wines. What is the best wine pairing for meatloaf? We put two wines …
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