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While veal isn't the usual protein for Thanksgiving, this preparation still goes seamlessly with all the staple side dishes of the holiday.

This Thanksgiving, Skip the Turkey for Gabriel Kreuther’s Stuffed Veal

Even die-hard traditionalists will be tempted by this rich and festive feast from the Alsace-born chef, with 17 red wine pairing picks from France and Oregon

Nov 15, 2021

The Gefilteria team's whole-roasted goose is a stunner for the modern holiday table, but the story behind it goes way back.

Revisiting a Hanukkah Tradition: Goose with Apples and Onions

This one-pan holiday feast from Jewish food venture Gefilteria is inspired by Ashkenazi cuisine from Alsace

Dec 11, 2020

Once you master the simple process for making dumplings, you can stuff them with virtually any filling that piques your fancy.

8 & $20: Pan-Fried Leek-and-Mushroom Dumplings with Sémillon

Swap more traditional dumpling flavors for a savory and lemon-spiked vegetarian filling, paired with an Australian white wine

Nov 23, 2021

This spice-spiked pasta is one of Melissa Martin's go-tos for feeding a crowd; she says it's a reliable hit every time she serves it.

Discover True Cajun Cuisine with Melissa Martin’s Shrimp Spaghetti

The New Orleans chef shares a cozy pasta dish that’s simple but delivers tons of flavor, paired with a zingy Riesling

Oct 15, 2021

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Once you master the simple process for making dumplings, you can stuff them with virtually any filling that piques your fancy.

Once you master the simple process for making dumplings, you can stuff them with virtually any filling that piques your fancy.

8 & $20: Pan-Fried Leek-and-Mushroom Dumplings with Sémillon

Swap more traditional dumpling flavors for a savory and lemon-spiked vegetarian filling, paired with an Australian white wine

Nov 23, 2021

While many components of this salad can be swapped for ingredients with similar textures, some kind of herb—preferably mint—is a must.

8 & $20: Thai-Inspired Salad with Crisped Chicken and Apples

Oct 12, 2021

Like tomato bruschetta? Then you’ll love this simple chicken recipe for savoring the last few moments of summer.

8 & $20: Crispy Chicken with Tomato Topping

Sep 20, 2021

To serve this simple weeknight dish, set out all the toppings and let each person build their own lettuce wrap.

8 & $20: Chicken Lettuce Wraps with German Riesling

Quick-cooking shrimp plus an easy pan sauce equals a straightforward and satisfying dinner.

8 & $20: Lemony Shrimp and Asparagus with Garlic Breadcrumbs and Godello

Jul 13, 2021

Chef Pairings

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This beach shack favorite, upgraded with Dover sole, can be made at home in any season.

This beach shack favorite, upgraded with Dover sole, can be made at home in any season.

A Perfect Match

Fish and Chips with Champagne

RPM Seafood’s recipe for crispy Dover sole, served with potato wedges and tartar sauce, is a perfect excuse to break out that bottle of bubbly you’ve been saving

From the Dec 15, 2020, issue

Topped with rich cream cheese frosting, this Bourbon-spiked cake is simple to whip up, and you can make everything but the frosting ahead.

Topped with rich cream cheese frosting, this Bourbon-spiked cake is simple to whip up, and you can make everything but the frosting ahead.

A Perfect Match

Bourbon Applesauce Cake with Sauternes

Ina Garten’s comforting, autumnal dessert sings alongside a special-occasion sweet wine

From the Oct 31, 2020, issue

The recipe calls for pasta, cheese, butter, pepper and salt—and that's it. It comes together quickly with vigorous stirring and a close eye on the sauce.

The recipe calls for pasta, cheese, butter, pepper and salt—and that's it. It comes together quickly with vigorous stirring and a close eye on the sauce.

A Perfect Match

Cacio e Pepe with an Italian White

As the weather cools, try chef Chris Borges’ five-ingredient, grown-up mac 'n' cheese alongside a plump white wine

From the Sep 30, 2020, issue

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Cooking

Once you master the simple process for making dumplings, you can stuff them with virtually any filling that piques your fancy.

Once you master the simple process for making dumplings, you can stuff them with virtually any filling that piques your fancy.

8 & $20: Pan-Fried Leek-and-Mushroom Dumplings with Sémillon

Swap more traditional dumpling flavors for a savory and lemon-spiked vegetarian filling, paired with an Australian white wine

While veal isn't the usual protein for Thanksgiving, this preparation still goes seamlessly with all the staple side dishes of the holiday.

Seasonal Entertaining

This Thanksgiving, Skip the Turkey for Gabriel Kreuther’s Stuffed Veal

This spread of canapés and complementary wines is meant for mixing and matching as your guests please.

All Together Now

This spice-spiked pasta is one of Melissa Martin's go-tos for feeding a crowd; she says it's a reliable hit every time she serves it.

Seasonal Entertaining

Discover True Cajun Cuisine with Melissa Martin’s Shrimp Spaghetti

The owners of St. Helena’s Long Meadow Ranch, a winery, organic farm and cattle ranch with a restaurant, believe that the healthiest and tastiest beef is grass fed.

Grass-Fed Beef and California Cabernet

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Cheese

Cheese

Sheep grazing in the Pecorino Toscano production zone.

Sheep grazing in the Pecorino Toscano production zone.

Pecorino: A Tuscan Gastronomic Icon

Beyond Manchego, Spain yields a remarkable variety of world-class cheeses from goat and sheep milks.

Spanish Tasting: Rustic Elegance

Making good carbonara relies on sourcing top-quality Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pecorino Romano.

Mastering Classic Carbonara

Italian Taleggio (left) and Virginia's Meadow Creek Grayson

Soft Spot: Aromatic and Funky Cheeses

French Brie Fermier (left) and Vermont's Moses Sleeper

Soft Spot: Mild and Creamy Cheeses

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Chocolate

Chocolate

After a five-month long honeymoon, Dahlia and Bryan Graham decided to form Fruition Chocolate Works. They had little money, but the support of family and friends.

After a five-month long honeymoon, Dahlia and Bryan Graham decided to form Fruition Chocolate Works. They had little money, but the support of family and friends.

A Catskills Odyssey

New York–based Fruition Chocolate Works

Adding salt to chocolate helps block bitterness and enhance flavor in fine bars such as these.

Like Salt for Chocolate

Ecuador-based To’ak offers a range of barrel-aged bars.

Barrel-Aged Chocolate

These craft chocolate bars are for sale online and at the Rizek family's New York store, run by fifth-generation member Nadia Rizek.

Dominican Made

You have several sweet options when pairing wine with chocolate, including fortified reds and rich sparklers.

ABCs of Pairing Wine and Chocolate

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Coffee

Coffee

Locals and tourists alike mingle over coffee at Caffè Sant’ Eustachio in Rome.

Locals and tourists alike mingle over coffee at Caffè Sant’ Eustachio in Rome.

Caffè Society

Taste Italy’s caffè favorites at home

From small cans to single-serving cartons, brewers are finding new ways to make excellent coffee easier to enjoy.

Convenient Coffees to Keep Your Cool

Dalgona is a frothy concoction made with instant coffee.

Dalgona: The Instant Sensation

Sorting beans for Volcanica Coffee’s Golocha Harrar, from the mountainous eastern part of Ethiopia

The Birthplace of Coffee

Whether you prefer espresso, French press or pour-over, single-origin beans or blends, these gifts are designed to get you to the perfect pour.

2020 Gift Guide: Coffee

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Spirits

Spirits

Rum makers are tapping techniques associated with other spirits—e.g., cask finishes, novel wood types—to widen the flavors on offer. Along with the typical sweetness come nuanced fruit and spice notes.

Rum makers are tapping techniques associated with other spirits—e.g., cask finishes, novel wood types—to widen the flavors on offer. Along with the typical sweetness come nuanced fruit and spice notes.

Exploring Sipping Rum

The spirit of sugar cane is coming into its own as a favorite pour for connoisseurs

From Barrel to Bottle

The standard G&T recipe starts with a ratio of two parts premium tonic to one part your favorite gin, over plentiful ice.

Gin’s Best Mate

Elevate a classic margarita with a reposado tequila, aged between two months and a year in wooden cask.

Tequila’s Sweet Spot

Vieux Carre cocktail with a lemon-twist garnish

Cordials and Liqueurs

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Whisky

Whisky

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Whiskey and Pie Make the Perfect Match [Video]

We paired pecan, pumpkin, and cherry pie with bourbon and rye to see how the flavors of each complemented one another. The post Whiskey and Pie Make the Perfect Match [Video] appeared first on Whisky Advocate.

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Pair Bourbon and Smoked Brisket at Your Next Cookout [Video]

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How to Pair Whisky and Sushi

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How to Pair Whisky and Bread

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Baking with Whisky: Irish-Coffee Cake

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