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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 GewurtztraminerWhether pairing with a white, a rose, or a red, 100 enticing recipes offer exciting alternatives to the run-of-the-mill cheese plate.

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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.

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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 Gew8rztraminer; 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!

Author Biography

Jill Silverman Hough is a food writer and recipe developer whose work has appeared in Bon Appetit , Cooking Light , Fine Cooking , 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 regularly teaches at Ramekins Sonoma Valley Culinary School, as well as at other locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. She lives in Napa, California. Visit her Web site at JillHough.com, read her blog at JillHough.com/blog, follow her on Twitter @JillSHough, and become a "100 Perfect Pairings" Facebook fan.

Table of Contents

About this book 1 Sauvignon blanc 10 Pinot grigio 23 Chardonnay 36 Viognier 54 Riesling 66 Gewurztraminer 84 Rose 96 Pinot noir 112 Merlot 127 Zinfandel 141 Syrah 155 Cabernet sauvignon 167 Index 183

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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.

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