Tillamook Cheese & Macaroni

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     Yes, we've switched up the name of this classic American dish, for two reasons:

     1. In honor of the 100th birthday of Tillamook, a name synonymous with cheese in the Pacific Northwest.

     2. Without the cheese, what would this dish taste like?

     This recipe makes 4-6 main course-sized servings, and an outstanding wine partner would be either Merlot or a...

Burgers With... Sauvignon Blanc?!?

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     Wine dinners provide wonderful opportunities to learn more about pairing wine with food.

     In most cases, a restaurant's chef will work directly with the featured winery's owner or a winery rep in developing the menu and selecting the pairings.

     The matchmaking can work in either direction. Sometimes the winery will want to showcase specific bottlings, and then it's up to the chef to...

2 Tablespoons Make All the Difference

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     Paprika is among the dominant flavors of this dish from Austria, and because of that spice element, complementary wines would include Zinfandel and Barbera. This recipe makes 10-12 servings, and is best enjoyed with tender egg noodles.

BEEF GOULASH...

A Taste of Burgundy in Your Home

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     Not planning a trip to Burgundy this year? Then enjoy a taste of that wonderful region of France at home with this popular pre-meal snack, which matches beautifully with red Burgundy wine - or American Pinot Noir. This recipe makes 10-12 servings.

FRENCH GOUGERES...

Romantic Valentine's Day Pairings

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     You've waited too long, and all of the Valentine's Day dinner reservations have been secured in your town.

     What to do?

     While your first inclination may be to take a long walk on a short pier, do not despair. We are here to help get you off the hook.

     The answer: Prepare a romantic meal at home, and serve some romantic wines with...

The Ultimate Pairing Dinner

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     A great way to learn more about pairing wine with food is to attend a winemaker dinner.

     At most such affairs, you'll enjoy dishes you're not likely to prepare at home, matched with wines from a specific winery.

     The tab can be high (sometimes soaring into three figures), but just as often falls into a more...

MOLASSES-INFUSED PORK BELLY

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     We normally recommend Chardonnay or some other white wine to accompany pork chops. But this pork dish is tailor-made for Cabernet Sauvigon.

     That's right - the most noble of all red wines.

     Trust us....

Perfect Pairings Continue at the Inn at the Tides

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     It's hard to believe, but 2010 ushers in the 24th year of exceptional winemaker dinners at Inn at the Tides in Bodega Bay, Calif.

     Bodega Bay is in Sonoma County, a short drive from "wine country." Yet it's really a world apart - except when the inn's Winemaker Dinner Series is taking place.

     Perhaps it's the proximity to the wineries featured in the series, but no other winemaker dinners anywhere offer such impeccable wine-and-food pairings. The inn's chef works...

Are You Ready for Some Football?

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     A slightly chilled Pinot Noir would match nicely with these sandwiches - tasty, easy-to-make treats on an NFL playoffs weekend.

     If you prefer white wine, opt for a well chilled Chardonnay.

     This recipe yields 12 servings...

A Recipe for the Zin Lovers of the World

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     This recipe, which makes 6 servings, is courtesy of Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery in Sonoma County. The dish matches perfectly with Zinfandel.

GARGANELLI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE & BLACK TRUFFLE

Ingredients

* 1 lb. Garganelli pasta, cooked al dente...

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