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Recipes & Wine Pairings

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Best Red Wine for Cooking: 7 Bottles That Belong in Your Kitchen
Find out the best red wines for cooking and how to use them in your kitchen.  Read more...
Lovely Rosé Spritzer
How to Make a Wine Spritzer: Classic Recipes, & Creative Variations
Turn your bottle of wine into a signature summer drink! Read more...
Sangria pitcher
Best Wine for Sangria: How to Choose the Perfect Bottle for Everytime
Learn how to choose the perfect bottle for sangria everytime. Read more...
Best Wine for Mulled Wine: How to Choose the Perfect Bottle
Best Wine for Mulled Wine: How to Choose the Perfect Bottle
Learn how to choose the right bottle for a rich mulled wine. Read more...
White Wine Cocktails: Classic Recipes & Modern Twists
White Wine Cocktails: Classic Recipes & Modern Twists
What's more refreshing than a crisp white wine? A white wine cocktail! Here are some of our favorite recipes! Read more...
How to Make Mulled Wine: Holiday Recipes
How to Make Mulled Wine: Holiday Recipes
Learn how to make mulled wine at home with this beginner-friendly recipe.  Read more...
Sangiovese Wine Paired With Meat
6 Best Sangiovese Wine Pairings
Let’s explore our 6 favorite pairings for Sangiovese wine, from appetizing Italian entreés to salty, cured meats and hard cheeses. Read more...
Gorgonzola Cheese Block
8 Best Wine Pairings for Gorgonzola Cheese
For us blue cheese lovers, gorgonzola elevates many of our favorite crunchy salads and juicy burgers. Read more...
Manchego Cheese Slice and Wine
7 Wines To Go With Manchego Cheese
Read on to learn about this aged, semi-hard cheese and discover 7 complex and crisp vinos that will elevate this queso to new heights. Read more...
White Wine and Goat Cheese Pairing
The 5 Best Goat Cheese Wine Pairings
We’ve compiled five brilliant pairings for goat cheese, along with everything you need to know about this delicious family of cheeses. Read more...
Marinated Barbecued Lamb Chops
Marinated Barbecued Lamb Chops
Our vintage recipe for marinated barbecued lamb chops pairs perfectly to cabernet sauvignon! Read more...
Holiday Wines
Thanksgiving Wine Pairings
We’re thankful for delicious meals, our favorite people, and great wine to go with it all. Read more...
Salmon Filet
Wonderful Wine Pairings with Salmon
Salmon’s a fish, but it’s a red fish. Does that mean it’s a red meat or white meat? Read more...
A Guide to Pairing Wine and Cheese
A Guide to Pairing Wine and Cheese
Ah, wine and cheese, the duo that’s stood the test of time. Read more...
Great Wines for Grilling Season
Great Wines for Grilling Season
Discover the best wine and barbecue food pairings. Read more...
Top 4 Drinks to Make With Rosé
Top 4 Drinks to Make With Rosé
Ravishing in red and wonderful in white, wine looks good in every color. Though, we think a chilled glass looks especially pretty in pink. Read more...
Watermelon Jicama Salad
Watermelon Jicama Salad
Chef Tim Hollingsworth offers insiders a salad with fresh fruit, vegetables, and a hint of spice. Read more...
Our 5 Favorite Wines To Go With Ricotta Cheese
Our 5 Favorite Wines To Go With Ricotta Cheese
With a milky flavor profile, ricotta is one of the premier Italian cheeses for enriching each dish. Read more...
Refreshing Summer Love Sparkler
Summer Love Sparkler
A refreshing (and easy) way to dress up bubbly for summer! Read more...
Sweet Moscato Summer Spritzer
Sweet Moscato Summer Spritzer
Toast to the sweet life with this fun, fizzy drink! Read more...
Best Wines To Pair With Pizza
Best Wines To Pair With Pizza
This guide will help you find the best wines for your favorite style of pizza, homemade or from a chain! Read more...
Best Wines To Pair With Italian Food
Best Wines To Pair With Italian Food
Italy is a hub of cuisine and culture, home to history, pasta, and most importantly, fantastic wine. Read more...
Wine and Food Pairing
The Science Behind Food and Wine Pairing
Pairing wine with food can be an exciting and delicious experience - if you do it right. Read more...
best wines to pair with steak
Best Wines to Pair With Steak
Whether you prefer a lean-cut filet mignon or a hearty ribeye, a bottle of red is your best bet. Read more...
What Wines Go Well with Chocolate?
What Wines Go Well With Chocolate?
Think chocolate can't get any better? Think again. Explore classic chocolate and wine partnerships. Read more...
which wines should you pair with fish?
Which Wines Should You Pair With Fish?
Whether you’re a wine newbie or a vino expert, pairing delicious varietals and blends with your favorite seafood is an exciting experience. Read more...
Cake With Dessert
5 Tips For Pairing Wine With Dessert
Even the best chocolates, cookies, tarts, sorbets, and ice creams can all benefit from an exquisite wine pairing. Read more...
Best wine with lasagna
Best Wine With Lasagna
The king of Italian comfort dishes. Read more...
Wine and Cheese Pairing
Martha Stewart's Wine and Cheese Pairing
Find the perfect pairings for a “wow!”-worthy spread. Read more...
Autumn Harvest White Sangria
Autumn Harvest White Sangria
A sangria featuring a light, crisp white wine and packed full of seasonal fruits. Read more...
Winter Spiced Sangria
Winter Spiced Sangria
A wonderful twist on Spanish Sangria. Read more...
Calimocho
Calimocho
This Spanish sipper is as easy as it gets! If you love cherry cola, why not make a grown-up version as a cocktail? We recommend a Spanish grape, with a... Read more...
Apple-Pumpkin Sangria
Apple-Pumpkin Sangria
Spain’s signature cocktail lands with a decidedly American twist—brimming with fresh apples, pears, and spicy pumpkin. Read more...
Mulled Wine
Mulled Wine
We like to make our Mulled Wine with a fruity red like Spanish Tempranillo, but it really works with any red wine that you have—check out our recipe! Read more...
Black Pepper Biscuits with Macerated Strawberries and Vanilla Creme Fraiche
Black Pepper Biscuits with Macerated Strawberries and Vanilla Creme Fraiche
Renowned Chef Tim Hollingsworth offers Insiders a savory and sweet biscuit Read more...
Seared Scallop with Yam Veloute
Seared Scallop with Yam Veloute
By Chef Tim Hollingsworth Renowned Chef Tim Hollingsworth offers Insiders a delectable seared scallop with yam veloute & creamed romaine.    Ingredients Yam Veloute 2 Medium Sized Yams 1/4 Stick Unsalted Butter... Read more...
Oven Roasted Chicken
Oven Roasted Chicken
By Chef Tim Hollingsworth Renowned Chef Tim Hollingsworth prepared a deliciously juicy oven roasted chicken with a crisp skin seasons with citrus and herbs.  Ingredients for Chicken Brine 3 lemons,... Read more...
Cowboy Steak with Pommes Boulangères En Cocotte
Cowboy Steak with Pommes Boulangères En Cocotte
Renowned Chef Tim Hollingsworth offers Insiders a delicious steak and potatoes recipe. Read more...
Smoked Pulled Pork
Smoked Pulled Pork
A savory dish from Chef Tim Hollingsworth. Read more...
Grilled Snapper with Nam Pla Sauce
Grilled Snapper with Nam Pla Sauce
By Chef Tim Hollingsworth Renowned Chef Tim Hollingsworth offers Insiders a delicious snapper recipe that'll pair swimmingly with our 2018 George Phillips Cellars Reserve Selection No. 025 Pinot Noir. Ingredients... Read more...
New York Steak with Za'atar Onions and Greens
New York Steak with Za'atar Onions and Greens
By Chef Tim Hollingsworth Renowned Chef Tim Hollingsworth offers Insiders a deliciously seasoned steak topped with a savory marinade. We recommend enjoying it with our 2018 Wolfson Cellars Zinfandel. Ingredients... Read more...
No-Bake Chocolate Ganache Pie
No-Bake Chocolate Ganache Pie
Indulge in rich, chocolaty goodness—no bake required. Read more...
Roasted Guinea Hen with Fall Vegetables
Roasted Guinea Hen with Fall Vegetables
Put a delicious twist with this succulent Roasted Guinea Hen recipe. Read more...
Scallop Grenobloise
Scallop Grenobloise
A simple yet elegant option for dinner. Read more...
Lobster Thermidor
Lobster Thermidor
This traditional French dish is just right for a special night. Read more...
Goat Cheese Soufflé
Goat Cheese Soufflé
Chef Ludo's take on a classic French cheese soufflé recipe. Read more...
Steak au Poivre
Steak au Poivre
One of Chef Ludo’s favorite dishes, steak au poivre. Read more...
Sweet Pea and Crab Toasts with Fresh Herbs
Sweet Pea and Crab Toasts with Fresh Herbs
A sweet and salty treat perfect for brunch. Read more...
Glazed Turkey Breast with Gravy
Glazed Turkey Breast with Gravy
Chef Ludo's inventive recipe for boneless turkey breast and glaze will impress any lucky guest. Read more...
Red Sangria
Red Sangria
By Chef Geoffrey Zakarian Just for insiders, Chef Geoffrey Zakarian shares his recipe for a Red Sangria, a Spanish-inspired medley of fresh fruit flavors mingled with the gorgeous taste of... Read more...