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" + "Latest Wine Pairings" + "

" + "Mon, Feb 8 2010 - 8:53 PM" + "

" + "Pairing: Roasted Root Vegetables with Southern Rhone Red" + "

" + "This is one of my absolute favorite vegetable dishes ever — I look forward to making it several times each winter. It’s earthy and flavorful and gets a delicious glazed effect from the butter and chicken stock combining with the natural sweetness of the veggies. It works perfectly well with vegetabl..." + "

" + "Thu, Feb 4 2010 - 9:11 PM" + "

" + "Pairing Wine with Valentine Chocolates… Why Not?" + "

" + "I love Valentine’s Day — relationship or no, I just like the silly, pointless sweetness of it all. And of course, there’s the chocolate. Some years I’m drawn to the latest, coolest, pushing-the-flavor boundaries brands, some years I’m old school. (This year, that plush, cushiony red Godiva heart box..." + "

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" + "Mon, Dec 21 2009 - 9:28 PM" + "

" + "Menu: Easy Winter Menu for a Crowd" + "

" + "One of the best ways to warm up a cold winter night is with a table full of good friends and an array of hearty, delicious foods paired with just the right wines. Here’s an easy menu that will get you out of the kitchen and in with your guests in no time flat. The [...]" + "

" + "Fri, Dec 4 2009 - 8:02 PM" + "

" + "Pairing: Citrus Ginger Chicken Skewers with Viognier" + "

" + "Here’s a flavorful starter that sure to shake off the winter chill with vibrant citrus, soy sauce and fresh ginger. Paired with an aromatic white wine like Viognier, it’s a great way to kick off a casual dinner. (Kids like these, too!) Recipe: Hors d’oeuvres: Citrus Ginger Chicken Skewers Serves 4-6..." + "

" + "Mon, Nov 23 2009 - 1:05 PM" + "

" + "Pinot Gris for Thanksgiving" + "

" + "Every year I get questions on the “perfect” wine for Thanksgiving, and every year I give basically the same answer: there is no perfect wine for Thanksgiving. Most turkey feasts include so many varied, family-centric recipes and side dishes that just about any wine you can name would work with at le..." + "

" + "Thu, Nov 12 2009 - 12:36 PM" + "

" + "Recipe: Walnut Rosemary Pesto" + "

" + "Here’s an easy flavor-packed winter pesto — perfect when basil is out of season. It’s totally versatile, too. You could slather it on crisp toasts for a quick crostini. Or stuff chicken breasts with it. Or simply toss with hot pasta and serve with additional grated Parmesan. For that matter, you cou..." + "

" + "Sun, Nov 8 2009 - 12:26 PM" + "

" + "Autumn Menu: Roasted Cornish Game Hens, Wild Mushrooms & Red Wine" + "

" + "(Note: Please forgive the oh-so-amateurish photo here. Just when I thought I was getting better…) Here’s a menu that celebrates some of my favorite tastes of autumn — roasted poultry, wild mushrooms, toasted pecans, rich red wine. If a post-dinner sweet is needed, try a sort of deconstructed truffle..." + "

" + "Thu, Nov 5 2009 - 8:22 PM" + "

" + "Recipe: Tender Turkey Meatballs" + "

" + "These manage to be light, healthy and impossibly tender and delicious — all at once. Tasty on their own and skewered with toothpicks, or serve over pasta with additional grated Parmesan. Recipe: Tender Turkey Meatballs Makes about 20 meatballs 3 tablespoons chopped, sauteed onion 2 garlic cloves, mi..." + "

" + "Mon, Oct 26 2009 - 2:58 PM" + "

" + "Tailgating with International Flair" + "

" + "I’ve gotten a couple of emails recently asking me to re-run an article about international “hot dogs” that I published a couple of years ago. Requests for meat in tube form? Must be tailgating time! So here you go: Autumn may mean fall foliage to some… For others, thoughts turn to sweaters and cozy ..." + "

" + "Sun, Oct 25 2009 - 2:14 PM" + "

" + "Pairing: Ripasso with Grilled Venison Chops" + "

" + "I recently opened a bottle of Secco-Bertani 2006 Valpolicella Valpantena Ripasso ($20), and after one sip, put the glass down and went directly to buy some kind of meat to go with for supper. I love these kinds of traditional Italian wines, and with fall in the air, I wanted something seasonal to co..." + "

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