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How to Make Pastichio

Pastitsio may look like a lasagne but don’t be fooled, it’s totally different to its Italian counterpart, this Greek pasta dish usually uses lamb as it primary meat ingredient spiced with cloves and cinnamon cooked in tomatoes and red wine.

Pomegranate and Balsamic-Stuffed Butternut Squash with Loire Valley Wine

Dig into this stunning side dish of stuffed butternut squash paired with a Vouvray wine from the Loire Valley.

Mini Lavender Blackberry Tarts

These Lavender Blackberry Tarts are very easy to make, cute and impressive. Plus, they just so happen to be gluten free. They are perfect for a party or just to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.

Elegant Dijon Mustard Salmon Tartare with Caviar

Treat your party guests to something elegant and special but easy to make, like this salmon tartare.

Apple Dutch Pancake

Molly Sims seems to have it all. While it may not seem like it, the…

Loire Valley Wines and Rosemary Goat Cheese Gougères

These Rosemary Goat Cheese Gougères are the perfect party bite, especially when paired with a high-quality Loire Valley wine.

Fill Our Stockings with Fudge: 10 Delicious Fudge Recipes

We love fudge and we want our stockings filled to the brim this year! Check out these 10 delicious fudge recipes to sneak into cookie exchanges and fill the holiday dessert tables with.

Tis the Season for Tamales

The holidays and tamales go hand-in-hand and that is definitely the case in San Antonio. Check out this festive tamale recipe from a Davila’s BBQ, a favorite spot serving traditional Latin American and Vaquero-style dishes.

Sausage Bites Cooked in White Wine and Served with Creamy Mustard Dipping Sauce

These Sausage Bites are simmered in white wine and served with a creamy, spicy mustard dipping sauce. They’re a delicious party appetizer that cooks up quickly.

Danish Kringle Baked in Tucson, Arizona

Pretzel shaped or round, Kringle pastry are very Danish.  Kringle are also in other northern…

Halva-Stuffed Dates

This delicious and oh-so-easy Halva-Stuffed Date recipe can be served with afternoon tea, as a side dish, or as a special holiday treat.

Triple Layer Cinnamon Roll Cake

Layers of butter cake and swirls of cinnamon roll filling are stacked with cinnamon buttercream and crunchy candied pecans. It’s slathered in vanilla and cinnamon cream cheese frosting and topped with cinnamon rolls. The ultimate cinnamon roll cake.

Avocado-Mustard Dip

Creamy, thanks to the avocado, and full of flavor from the Maille Old Style mustard, this avocado-mustard dip is great with fresh vegetables, crackers, pretzels or dolloped on a cheese board.

Cozy Fall Dinner: Hazelnut-Crusted Grilled Duck with Red Wine Sauce and Loire Valley Wine

This grilled Duck is decadent with a hazelnut crust and topped with an elegant red wine sauce. It’s the perfect pairing for a Chinon (Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley of France) and a cozy fall evening.

Mustard-Coated Crispy Potato Bites

These crispy potato bites are so simple to make but, instead of dipping them in an egg mixture to adhere the breadcrumbs, brush them with mustard. They are cheesy, comforting and so flavorful

Apple Pie-Spiced Pancakes

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Smoky Cocktail Recipes to Get You Fired Up for Fall

Perfect for those upcoming holiday parties, top New York mixologists share their smoky cocktail recipes.

The Five Seasons of Jam Making

Five seasons? We thought there were only four. When it comes to jam making, author, jam-maker, and cook, Lillie O’Brien likes to include one more. Here’s what to make in each season.

Thanksgiving Dinner: Expert Hosting Tips

Whether its your first time or 100th time hosting Thanksgiving dinner these quick expert tips will keep you in good spirits and organized for the holiday.

Canard à la Presse: Breaking down French Cuisine’s Finest Machinery

While French cuisine can be found in almost every metropolitan city of the world, only…

Wines from California We are Currently Loving

Whether you are searching for a random bottle for your Friday night, a perfect pairing with your holiday meal, or a gift for a wine lover, check out our current favorite bottles coming our of California.

Creamy Tomato and Butternut Squash Soup

PARTNER POST: Let Pomì’s premium quality, Italian tomatoes bring the fresh and healthful taste of Italy…

Three Sandwiches to Make with Thanksgiving Leftovers

It’s inevitable that after Thanksgiving, there will be leftovers. Check out these three easy sandwiches to make with that leftover turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing. The best part? Each sandwich pairs easily with a Beaujolais wine.

Apple and Bacon Stuffing

This sweet and savory Apple and Bacon Stuffing is the best of both worlds. Sweet apples and cranberries paired with savory herbs and bacon then baked into a warm Thanksgiving stuffing… DELICIOUS! Plus, it’s the perfect pair with a glass of Vinho Verde wine, a wine that is ideal with all of your Thanksgiving dishes.

Mushroom and Butternut Lasagna with Beaujolais Wine

Mushroom and Butternut Lasagna with Sage- a delicious vegetarian or vegan main dish, perfect for the Thanksgiving! Bring it to all your coming gatherings and potlucks. It can be made ahead and served with Beaujolais wine for a seriously beautiful pairing.

Ad Hominem: The Denver Restaurant Bringing Flavor to the Golden Triangle

With a menu bursting with globally inspired dishes, Ad Hominem brings a wealth of flavor to Denver’s Golden Triangle neighborhood. Our favorite part? All of the pickled elements to round out the dishes, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Apple Cider Sorbet

Light, simple, just one ingredient and so, so good. Make this apple cider sorbet sooner rather than later.

Honey Mustard Pretzel Popcorn

This popcorn is not just for watching movies. It makes for a perfect party snack or appetizer with fun, crunchy texture and big flavor.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pears with Manchego and Beaujolais Wine

The holidays are getting closer and it’s time to entertain. These Prosciutto Wrapped Pears with Manchego are easy to make when last minutes guests arrive. They are two bites of sweet and savory heaven, especially when paired with a Beaujolais wine.

Almond and Apple Shortbread Bars

These Almond and Apple Shortbread Bars are intensely buttery, not too sweet and loaded with apples and almond frangipane. The recipe is almost too easy to be true!

Pumpkin Lava Cakes

These Pumpkin Lava Cakes are a fall twist on the classic chocolate recipe. They are SO easy, and ready in 20 minutes! They can be made Paleo, so they are gluten, grain and dairy free too.

Wine and Cheese Board Ideas for Fall

These wine and cheese board ideas for fall will help you create a gorgeous charcuterie board that’s delicious, seasonal, functional and pairs well with wine.

2018 Gift Guide: The Food and Drink-Related Gifts that are on Our Lists

Be it edible or a cookbook, a favorite kitchen gadget or a subscription, check out our 2018 gift guide featuring all the food and drink-related items that are actually on our lists this year.

Party Finger Food: Gluten-Free Zucchini Rolls

We’re all busy, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a holiday appetizer that is stylish, classy and delicious. Enter, these easy, gluten-free zucchini rolls made flavorful with Dijon mustard.

Pappardelle with Ricotta and Pork Ragu

This Pappardelle with Ricotta and Pork Ragu takes a little extra time, but it is so worth it. It’s comforting, flavorful and beautiful.

Thanksgiving-Ready Baking Recipes

Whether it’s bread, pie, or rolls, plan out your baking projects for the holiday week ahead with these Thanksgiving-ready recipes.

A Wine to Pair with Hearty Soups

It’s soup season and we are serious about soup season. To go with so many of our hearty, warm bowls, we have picked out a wine to pair. This Italian bottle is perfect to take your usual soup night to a whole new level of special.

Synergies between French Grenache and Spanish Garnacha

One says Garnacha, another bottle reads Grenache. What gives? How can a grape be both Spanish and French? It’s European! Let’s dive into the wonderful world of Garnacha/Grenache wines!

Sweet and Savory: 10 Delightful Apple Recipes to Celebrate Fall

Fresh apples, apple sauce, apple cider vinegar, apple juice… it’s apple season for sure! Check out these delightful sweet and savory apple recipes that are perfectly cozy and festive for fall.

Pea and Bacon Rigatoni

This pea and bacon rigatoni comes together in just 20 minutes. It’s a delicious dinner that’s perfect for any night of the week.

Pumpkin and Doughnut French Toast Bake

This Pumpkin and Doughnut French Toast Bake is such an easy breakfast recipe! The french toast casserole gets a fun fall twist with the addition of baked donut holes and pumpkin. Plus, it’s topped with a brown sugar crumb topping.

Glazed Apple-Cranberry Bread

Full of grated apples and apple cider soaked dried cranberries, each slice of this dense, delicious Glazed Apple-Cranberry Bread will satisfy your sweet tooth.

La Cabrera’s Beef Empanadas

La Cabrera is affectionately one of Argentina’s great restaurants. Loved by locals and gourmet tourists around the world – here are the delicious Beef Empanadas by World’s Best and Top Chef, Gaston Riveira.

Butternut Squash Soup

Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving with family or do a yearly “Friendsgiving” like I do, you…

Casarecce Pasta with Braised Beef and Santa Cristina Chianti Superiore

Irresistible Italian casarecce pasta is tossed with fork-tender braised beef, cooked low and slow in red wine, with porcini mushrooms and a sprinkle of pecorino cheese. Truly unforgettable when paired with Santa Cristina Chianti Superiore.

Apple and Pumpkin Chili

Cozy up with a bowl of this comforting Apple and Pumpkin Chili featuring some of autumn’s best produce.

Everything You Need to Know About Serving Sake

We know how to serve wine, what to mix with our spirits and what temperature the beers should be, but what do you know about sake? Check out this guide to learn How to Serve Sake and enjoy it with casual meals or festive dinner parties.

How to Make Wassail

Wassail; a fun word and it is even more fun to drink. Check out how to make the tried a true recipe from Frisco, Colorado, home of Wassail Days, and annual weeklong celebration of the Old English cider drink.

Serving Up Some Spirits: MONO+MONO’s New Soju Cocktail Menu and the Season’s Best Books on Booze

A recent celebration of the newly re-opened MONO+MONO in the East Village – renowned for…

A guide to the different European Garnacha/Grenache Appellations

If you’ve ever spent time studying a wine label, you might have noticed that some European wines have a special logos, stamps and acronyms. But what do they mean? Check out these tips to hacking a Garnacha wine label’s meaning.

A Well-Rounded Tailgate or Game Day Menu So There’s Something for Everyone

Whether someone is vegetarian, gluten or dairy free, check out this delicious and well-rounded tailgate menu ideas that are perfect for game day. Everyone will be happy!

Why You Should Have ‘Nduja in Your Fridge

Nduja? Huh? What is that? Let us tell you! This spicy, spreadable, Italian pork sausage is our new favorite ingredient to keep on hand. Here’s why you should have nduja in your fridge, along with some recipes.

Celery Root and Apple Slaw

Apple Slaw with Celery Root is an exciting twist on your basic coleslaw. Crisp apples and celery root combine with jalapeño, cilantro and pickled onions. It’s sure to be a stand out side dish!

Perfect Food and Wine Pairings for Tempranillo Day

November 8th has been dubbed “International Tempranillo Day.” Being the main grape of Rioja, check out a few food and Rioja wine pairings, featuring Tempranillo, to celebrate with.

7 European Quality Garnacha (a.k.a. Grenache) wines to Pair with your Takeout

We’re busy. You’re busy. It’s a crazy time of the year! Just because you don’t have time to cook a big dinner, doesn’t mean you can’t have a nice meal paired with wine. Check out these takeout and Garnacha wine duos.

Boqueria: A Must Try for Authentic Spanish Fare

Barcelona-style tapas bar Boqueria, serves traditional and seasonal tapas, paella, and a good roster of wines to small and large groups.

Travel Diary: Hotel Jagdhof’s 5-star lamb from Stubai Valley

I’m an Aussie and we love our lamb. Australian lamb can be easily thrown on…

Easy Applesauce Grilled Chicken

This saucy Applesauce Grilled Chicken is so tempting. It’s easy, tender and full of flavor.

Caramel Apple Rolls

These Caramel Apple Rolls are soft and fluffy and filled with the usual cinnamon spiced apples and topped with a caramel cream cheese frosting.

Steak Tartare from Wroclaw, Poland

Favorite Polish foods are given modern twists at Lwia Brama restaurant and here is a quick and easy recipe for a Polish Steak Tartare.