Something Different For Christmas – Venison Medallions

If you want something completely different this Christmas (yes, we are all Turkey’d out!) how…

How to Make Persian Doughnuts

Check out how to make Persian doughnuts with floral flavors of rose water and saffron. These fried delights are also known as bamieh.

Chocolate Banoffee Tarts

Sweet banana, chocolate and caramel tarts look stunning and are a delightfully decadent way to…

Lamb Ragu Pappardelle Meets IGT Rosso Santa Cristina Wine

A hearty winter dish of Lamb Ragu Pappardelle is a delicious taste of Tuscany to pair with an IGT wine, Santa Cristina Rosso 2016, which provides another taste of the land.

Layered Brazilian Chocolate Cake Roll

This impressive 16-Layer Brazilian Chocolate Cake Roll filled and frosted with chocolate ganache and garnished with berries is a modern version of the classic seventeenth century “Bolo de Rolo” from the state of Pernambuco.

5 Reasons Why You Should Bring Prosecco Superiore to Every Gathering This Winter

There are few things better than having a guest show up at your door with a bottle of bubbles. A bottle of Prosecco Superiore wine, to be exact.

Festive Food Pairings with Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G.

Elevate your holiday gathering or winter dinner party with an array of Prosecco Superiore bottles that are perfect with so many festive foods.

Interview: Chef Dan Black of Vermont’s Equinox Resort

Chef Dan Black has spent nearly twelve years creating seasonal fare for guests and locals…

Three Sommeliers on Why They Love Garnacha/Grenache Wines From Europe

To Sommeliers, arguably the most knowledgeable wine people in the world, how do Grenache wines from Europe rank? We chatted with three different wine professionals to hear what they love about these European wines and how they like to pair them with food.

Snowball Mulled Wine aka Chai Mulled Wine Float

This Snowball Mulled Wine float is an easy and fun holiday drink made from chai, red wine, honey, orange juice, spices, fruit, and vanilla ice cream. It’s perfect for the holidays and other wintertime entertaining events!

Spectacular Holiday Brunch Recipes

There’s nothing better than spending a cozy winter morning with your favorite people, good food and a warm cup of coffee. Relax in your pjs and make one of these holiday brunch recipes for your family or to feed a crowd of visitors.

Family-Style Holiday Menu and Vinho Verde Wine Pairing

Your holiday menu can be easy to serve and still be bursting with elegance, classic foods and great wine for your next holiday gathering.

Date Night: Homemade Pappardelle with Winter Squash and Loire Valley Wine

Rather than going out, get into hibernation mode and have a date night at home. Spend an evening in the kitchen together making homemade pappardelle pasta with roasted winter squash and a perfectly paired bottle of Loire Valley wine.

Weeknight Fried Rice

Quick and easy, this fried rice is perfect for busy weeknights and meets all of requirements for a fast, tasty meal that’s sure to satisfy. There’s minimal prep work and it’s full of comforting flavors.

A REAL Foodies Guide To Stockholm, Sweden

Scandinavia is known for its high end cuisine and inspirational Nordic cuisine But if you…

Honey Mustard-Glazed, Bacon-Wrapped Brussel Sprouts

Looking for an incredibly easy appetizer that is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser? These Honey Mustard-Glazed, Bacon-Wrapped Brussel Sprouts are made with just 5 ingredients and are such a hit.

Cozy up to a Fireside Picnic

Who doesn’t love cuddling up by the fireplace on a cold day?! Check out how to have a festive fireside picnic with Beaujolais Wines, a fun take on grilled cheese and other perfect bites.

Mix and Mingle: Holiday Party Prep, Cocktail Edition

Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s time to start prepping for the festivities to come. Whether you are hosting a soiree or need a gift for a party-planning pal, there are plenty of cocktail items that will help create killer drinks for all to admire. We rounded up a Fab Four of our faves for making all celebrations merry and bright.

Decadent Chocolate Tiramisu Trifle

This Decadent Chocolate Tiramisu Trifle is a perfect balance of chocolate mousse and traditional tiramisu. It’s surprisingly easy and ideal for a holiday gathering.

Celebrate the Holidays with Beaujolais Wine

Looking for a wine that will pair effortlessly with all of the festive food on the table? Celebrate the holidays with Beaujolais wine.

Instant Pot Meat Sauce with Rotini

Transform weeknight dinners with this Instant Pot meat sauce pasta, a hearty and flavorful dish that brings comfort to the table in a flash.

Holiday Entertaining Tips and Appetizer Recipes

Entertaining during the holiday season can be a blast or it can seem daunting. Check out these holiday entertaining tips complete with appetizer recipes that pair with the ever-festive Prosecco Superiore wine for a stress-free, yet elegant, holiday gathering.

Monster Cookies with Almond Butter

These almond butter monster cookies can easily be made vegan and are loaded with pretzels, oats and delicious nuttiness from the almond butter addition. They’re colorful, delicious and make us feel like a kid again.

Dijon Mustard Chickpea Fritters

These crispy little Dijon Mustard Chickpea Fritters make a fun holiday appetizer or can easily be turned into a main course for a busy weeknight meal.

Roast Beef Crostini and Dijon Horseradish Sauce

Ready or not, the holiday season is here. Try this super easy and delicious crostini with a kick that will impress your guests at your next gathering. This roast beef crostini with Dijon Horseradish Sauce is so simple to make.

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

Sponsored Post: We’ve partnered with North Coast Organics, makers of delicious apple products, to bring…

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.