Hotel Hassler: Where Roman History and Luxury Meet

Ask any Roman about Hotel Hassler and he will immediately tell you that it’s the most historical luxurious five-star hotel in Rome.

Thai Curry Squash Fritters

With bold Thai curry, these yellow squash fritters are perfectly crispy and are ready to mingle at your next party.

Vegan: Creamy Cauliflower and Sweet Pepper Bake

With blended cashews, this creamy cauliflower and sweet pepper bake is a feast for the eyes and the tastebuds while still being dairy-free.

Orange Zest and Cranberry Chia Jam

Stir it into your oats or yogurt, slather onto toast or a waffle, pair it with a cheese board. Whatever you do with it, this easy orange zest and cranberry chia jam will bring a delicious burst of flavor.

Spiced Pear Cake with Cream Cheese and Salted Caramel

This pear cake is loaded with warm spices and topped with a cinnamon cream cheese frosting and salted caramel.

Scallop and Avocado Crostini

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A Shiny Way to Ring in the New Year: Sterling Vineyards

Sterling Vineyards has introduced their first two sparkling wines just in time for your New Year’s celebrations.

Creamy Mushroom and Fennel Polenta with a Refreshing Chardonnay

As a main dish or stellar side, this creamy mushroom and fennel polenta is a cozy dish we will be enjoying all winter long and pairing with a refreshing glass of Chardonnay.

Halloumi Fries

If you love crispy French fries with dip, you will love these crispy halloumi fries served with a sour cream and sweet chili sauce.

Salmon and Pesto Breakfast Sandwich

Spruce up your usual egg breakfast sandwich and add some greens, pesto and smoked salmon.

Five Places to Visit in Basque Country

There are many small towns worth exploring in the Basque region. Every foodie will have heard of San Sebastian and its vast array of pintxos bars and restaurants with Michelin stars. However, let’s widen the horizon and seek out the small coastal gems that the locals escape to.

Mini Pepper Fajita Pizza

This easy slow cooker fajita recipe is assembled mini flatbread pizzas with creamy white sauce. Topped with mini sweet peppers, the whole family will love having this for dinner.

Winter Charcuterie Pinwheels

Check out this perfect winter charcuterie spread for the cold weather. It can be packed up with charcuterie pinwheels if you’re hitting the slopes or served by a cozy fire.

8 Savory Brunch Recipes We Love

After all of the cakes and cookies, we need a break from the sweet and are keeping things savory. Check out our favorite savory brunch recipes.

Vegetarian Tikka Masala

This easy vegetarian tikka masala is packed with veggies and coated in a tangy, luscious spiced sauce.

Quick and Easy Dinner: Mozzarella Chicken Skillet

Introducing the mozzarella chicken skillet. You can’t go wrong with this hearty, warm, cheese-loaded dinner that can be ready in just 15 minutes.

Sicilian Sardine Pasta

Sardine pasta is a traditional Sicilian delicacy, and, as usual for many Italian recipes, is the protagonist of a legend and a historical fact. The ingredients of this dish are typical of Sicily but also inspired by the foreign occupations of the island into the centuries. Learn the history of the dish.

Favorite French Winter Dishes Paired with Côtes de Bordeaux Wines

Ready to get cozy? Check out these classically French dishes fit for the coldest days of winter and they’re elegantly paired with wines from Côtes de Bordeaux.

How to Make a Cheese Board and Pair it with Wine

This epic cheese board that is a must-make for get-together with friends and family. Plus, check out the wine pairings to make the party a breeze.

Cheesesteak Sliders for a Crowd

For your next party or game day, whip up a pan of these glorious cheesesteak sliders. They’re greasy, cheesy, good.

Italian Struffoli

Struffoli are delicious hazelnut-sized fried balls of dough spruced up with orange and lemon zest. They’re a favorite Italian Christmas dessert.

Black Bean Hummus Cucumber Rolls

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Il Cantuccio: Charming Michelin-Starred Italian Food in Albavilla

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Winter Solstice Charcuterie Board

Celebrate the darkest day of winter with this dark, moody charcuterie board that is sure to brighten your day with delicious flavors.

How to Make Simple Gluten Free Christmas Cookies

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Red Wine Caramel Sauce

Have a bit of red wine left in a bottle that has been open a tad too long? Make a totally decadent caramel sauce and drizzle it over your next slice of pie or bowl of ice cream.

Gruyere and Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Quick to make, full for flavor, and great for a side or main dish this gruyere and brussels sprouts gratin is baked in a delightfully cheesy sauce that everyone will love.

Seasonal Cocktail Tip: How to Make Cranberry Simple Syrup

Whip up this easy cranberry simple syrup and keep it on hand this month for fun, seasonal cocktails, like a cranberry gina and tonic.

Butternut and Apple Bruschetta and Sonoma-Cutrer Wine

Butternut squash and apples are tossed in delicious spices, roasted, and layered on ricotta cheese with a balsamic drizzle. The best part? It’s ready in 30-minutes and pairs well with wine.

Roasted Vegetable Hummus Bowl and Pinot Grigio

Take a moment to care for yourself, nutrients and all. Dive into this colorful and nourishing hummus bowl paired with a Pinot Grigio wine.

A Delicious Fiesta: Wine and Tamales

Serve tamales at your next gathering and read these tips to pairing them with Sonoma-Cutrer wines.

Garlic Honey Meatballs and Chardonnay

Swimming in luscious, thick gravy, these garlic honey meatballs are sweet and savory and pair perfectly with a crisp Chardonnay.

The Best French Toast Recipes for Winter Brunches

Today is National French Toast Day. We’ve rounded up our favorite recipe fit for an elegant weekend breakfast that is sure to lure everyone out of bed. Plus, these recipes are perfect to bust out for a crowd at your next holiday brunch.

Charcuterie and Champagne Brunch with Smoked Duck Quiches

Forget the usual brunch spread. Dig into this charcuterie board paired with champagne and served with mini smoked duck quiches.

Wines for a New Year’s Eve Crowd

If you’re hosting New Year’s Eve or you offered to bring some wine, check out these bottles that will help you ring in the New Year, but are still affordable. All at less than $20 a bottle, these wines are ready to please a crowd. If your guest list is long enough, ask your local wine store if they have a case discount.

Chili Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Chili Chocolate Crinkle Cookies a perfect spin on the usual chocolate cookies of the season. They’re a little, chewy, a little spicy and totally chocolate-loaded.

Cider Roasted Pork

Keep your holiday meal simple and stress-free. Roast this easy cider pork, serve with a vegetable, some rolls and a bottle of wine and you’re set.

A Holiday Wine Tasting Cart

Take the awkwardness and stress out of a holiday gathering by having a wine tasting cart. In four easy steps you and your guests can be enjoying an easy wine and food experience.

Candy Cane Confections: Delicious Peppermint Recipes

Things are getting quite festive in our kitchen. Inspire your baking, treats and sweet with these delicious peppermint recipes inspired by the favorite holiday candy, the candy cane.

Cranberry, Pecan and Goat Cheese Bites

Check out this recipe for Cranberry, Pecan and Goat Cheese Bites paired with a wine suggestion and tips to hosting a holiday get-together without all the stress.

Winter Gin and Tonic

Spruced up with a charred orange juice instead of lime and a sprig of sage, this winter gin and tonic is the same refreshing drink that we all love, but with some warmer flavors for the winter months.

Mini Pepper Pizza Bites

These Mini Pepper Pizzas Bites have all the deliciousness of pizza, but with a healthy twist and vessel. They’re a fun snack or vibrant party appetizer.

Too Busy to Cook? Pairing Wine and Takeout

It’s a busy time of the year. Takeout is often the answer. Just because you order takeout doesn’t mean you have to skip the wine. (Nothing is ever too casual for wine.) Check out our tips to matching your favorite delivery or to-go foods with wine.

Chocolate Cranberry Overnight Oats

Prep this hearty, healthy oatmeal breakfast ahead and easily enjoy a festive bowl of delicious chocolate cranberry oats in the morning.

German Chocolate Cake Cookies

These gluten free chocolate cookies are loaded with nuts, coconut and chocolate chips and taste like a rich German chocolate cake, but in cookie form

Holiday Entertaining: The Perfect Appetizer for Every Taste

From classic to bold, casual to fun, check out these appetizer and wine pairings. There’s a perfect appetizer for every taste and guest.

Experience Chef’s Table at Riot House Restaurant

Compliments to the Chef are often difficult to reward because they are busy manning the kitchen. At Riot House Restaurant in Hotel Andaz, grab a front row seat and enjoy an intimate, seasonally prepared multi course menu WITH the chef.

How to Host a Wine Tasting Party

You don’t need to be a wine connoisseur to incorporate wine into entertaining. Hosting a wine-themed party can be easy and educational, with these simple tips as a guide.

How to Make Roasted Beef Tenderloin and Pair It with Wine

Check out this detailed tutorial on how to roast a whole beef tenderloin, the favorite filet mignon, complete with wine pairings and multiple serving ideas.

Wine Pairing and Recipe: Pomegranate Salmon

For a weeknight meal or a dinner party, whip up this easy pomegranate salmon paired with a fruity Pinot Noir or creamy Chardonnay.

Printable Wine Gift Tags for the Holidays

The printable wine gift tags are the perfect greeting for all your gifts. Just print, cut and make your next wine present more festive.

Cozy Mulled Wine

Make a big batch of this cozy mulled wine and wow your friends, family and guests first with the aroma and then with the taste as you host them for holiday and winter festivities.

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Spruce up the usual chocolate chip cookies with shards of Andes mints candy.

Balsamic, Goat Cheese and Yellow Squash Bruschetta

Dig into this easy, earthy, totally delicious bruschetta appetizer layered with creamy chèvre, yellow squash and a drizzle of balsamic reduction.

Rosemary Braised Short Ribs Paired with Wine

Entertaining? Serve up these hearty, rich rosemary braised short ribs paired Sonoma-Cutrer wine.

Charred Zucchini, Chickpea and Caramelized Onion Salad

Charred zucchini and caramelized onions make this chickpea salad especially unique and flavorful. A delicious and hearty side dish for your next meal.

How to Make a Festive Holiday Charcuterie Board

Four easy steps. That’s all it takes to create a festive holiday charcuterie board with fresh spreads, herbs, meats, and cheeses.

A Butter Guide

Tis the season of baking. But do you know what kind of butter to use? Check out our butter guide to different kinds of butters and what we like to use them for.

Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Muffins

These muffins are coated in cinnamon sugar and bake up to be light and fluffy, just like a perfect doughnut, except this time they’re made in the oven.