Synopses & Reviews
The ideal pairing guide for wines of every kind 100 Perfect Pairings shows you how to spice up your anytime gatherings with delicious, creative small plates that make perfect companions your favorite wines. For anyone who ever wished that they had more options to go with their Chardonnay or Merlot than just a cube of cheese, this book presents 100 cosmopolitan, yet accessible recipes that put typical finger foods to shame.
From food writer and recipe developer Jill Silverman Hough, this book is packed with enticing appetizer options like Green Apple Caesar Salad and Peppercorn-Crusted Tuna. Organized by common wine varietals and illustrated with 40 lush color photos, 100 Perfect Pairings makes it a snap to match the perfect appetizer with your favorite wine.
- Includes 100 sophisticated and satisfying recipes without fancy jargon or hard-to-find ingredients
- Packaged in a small format that makes it perfect for gifts and for taking with you when you shop for food and wine
- Offers pairings for perennial favorites like Chardonnay and Merlot, as well as lesser-known varietals like Voignier and Gewurtztraminer
Whether pairing with a white, a rose, or a red, 100 enticing recipes offer exciting alternatives to the run-of-the-mill cheese plate.
Synopsis
While similar books focus only on appetizers or party food or provide a lot of information of food and wine pairings, 100 Perfect Pairings is a just-what-you-want-to-know, accessible, attractive guide for modern cooks who love wine. Varietal chapters include perennial favorites like Chardonnay and Merlot, but also lesser-known, but delicious, varietals like Viognier and Gewurtztraminer. Recipes include both sit-down small plates to savor and small bites to munch on. 40 beautiful color photos throughout.
Synopsis
The cookbook that makes pairing food and wine simple, enjoyable, and delicious.Spice up your parties and get-togethers with delectable, creative small plates that make perfect companions for your favorite wines. Whether you're serving Chardonnay, Cabernet, or any of ten other popular varietals, these recipes offer enticing alternatives to cheese and crackers.
Synopsis
You love food. You love wine. To serve them together, with confidence, this is the perfect cookbook for you.Sensational food and wine pairings don't require a sommelier's expertise. 100 Perfect Pairings makes them simple with a wide range of deliciously sophisticated but amazingly easy-to-make small plates to complement your favorite wines.
Written for everyday wine lovers, this savvy, friendly cookbook features 100 recipes organized by twelve popular varietals. Want to know what to serve with Chardonnay? Or Merlot? Or Zinfandel? Just turn to that chapter, make any one of the creative, delectable snacks and appetizers you find there, and serve it with your favorite wine. It's that easy.
Enjoy Smoked Trout Salad on Pumpernickel Toasts with Sauvignon Blanc; Gouda and Chutney Quesadillas with Gewürztraminer; and Pizza with Salami, Mozzarella, and Fresh Herbs with Syrah. But don't stop there—basic pairing advice is peppered throughout the book, so you can even develop your own perfect pairings.
Whether you're serving Pinot Grigio or Pinot Noir, hosting a big party or simply sharing a bottle of wine with friends, 100 Perfect Pairings delivers incredible dishes that make every pairing perfect!
About the Author
JILL SILVERMAN HOUGH is a food writerand recipe developer whose work has appeared in Bon Appetit, Cooking Light, FineCooking, Clean Eating, and U.S. Airways' Attache, among other publications. She also developed the recipes for the New York Times bestseller Skinny Bitch in the Kitch. Jill lives in Napa, California, and regularly teaches at Ramekins Culinary School in Sonoma and other locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Visit her web site at JillHough.com, read her blog at JillHough.com/blog, and follow her on Twitter @JillSHough and the 100 Perfect Pairings Facebook page.
Table of Contents
About this book 1
Sauvignon blanc 10
Pinot grigio 23
Chardonnay 36
Viognier 54
Riesling 66
Gewürztraminer 84
Rosé 96
Pinot noir 112
Merlot 127
Zinfandel 141
Syrah 155
Cabernet sauvignon 167
Index 183