Pairing Wine with Seafood and Fish
When it comes to pairing wine with seafood and fish, the general rule of thumb is that whites rule. But do they, always? While white wine and seafood do make perfect pair, reds and rosés have their place too!
Latest Recipes from the Blog
Pasta with Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, and Crispy Guanciale (25 minutes)
Pasta with zucchini is the best of summer cooking. A fusion of ripe in-season zucchini and juicy cherry tomatoes yields a sauce that’s light, airy, and begging to cling to a plate of fusilli. From stovetop to table in under 30 minutes and topped with …
Lemon Posset: Refreshing 4-Ingredient Summer Dessert
Lemon posset is more than just a showstopper in front of the camera (seriously, does a more photogenic dessert exist?). This smooth, creamy, and tangy delight can be whipped up in minutes using a few simple ingredients (just give it time to set). Look good? Wait until you taste it!
Classic Bulgarian Salad (Shopska Salad)
Bulgarian salad is a traditional salad made with the freshest summertime ingredients. Known locally as Shopska Salad (Шопска Салата) and teeming with ripe, juicy vegetables and freshly grated, tangy white brined cheese called sirene (сирене), this Bulgarian Shopska salad will have your dinner table overflowing …
Homemade Meatloaf (as Good as Mom’s Recipe)
Homemade meatloaf. I’ve always found it a slightly curious dish. I mean, just who exactly took a loaf of bread (you know, that staple that’s happened to sustain entire populations over centuries) and thought, that’s great and all, but I bet it would be even …
Carbonnade Flamande (Flemish Beef Stew)
Carbonnade Flamande is a tantalizing stew from the heart of Europe. Spoiler alert: I’m a huge fan of soups and stews that warm you from the inside out. If you are too, then you’re in for a treat with this Belgian staple! While dishes like …
Penne with Bacon, Black Pepper, and Tomato (Easiest Pasta)
Bacon tomato pasta. Do three more comforting words exist? If you’re doubtful like me, you’re in luck! This pasta will have you drooling over the pan before taking your first bite and leave your kitchen smelling like heaven (if heaven were a small Italian trattoria …
Sea Bass with Beurre Blanc (pan-seared)
Sea bass with beurre blanc is a restaurant-worthy meal that couldn’t be easier to make. A superb fish, sea bass is lean, mild, and versatile – the perfect choice for when you’re craving seafood, but don’t want the hassle that can accompany cooking delicate fish. …
Orange Posset (Creamy, Dreamy Dessert)
Orange posset is the stuff that dreams are made of. Creamy and luxurious, rich yet refreshing, it’s the easiest, most delectable dessert you’ve never heard of. This 5-ingredient orange posset uses citrus juice as the thickening agent to strike the perfect balance between a pudding …
Authentic Pasta Amatriciana
Pasta Amatriciana is as classic an Italian pasta as you’ll find. And for good reason. It’s lightning fast to prepare. It requires few ingredients. And thanks to savory guanciale and pecorino cheese, it absolutely brims with flavor! Pasta Amatriciana is an easy, comforting dish with …
Mouthwatering Brown Ale Beef Stew
Beef stew is one of those classic winter staples. This beef stew – simmered for hours in Leffe brown ale and beef stock – is sure to find its way to your table again and again. The beer produces a rich, deep sauce. And the …