Food and wine go together like, well, food and wine. Nothing quite says luxury like nursing a tall glass of champagne while enjoying fine cuisine. If you want to give your next dinner party a little “oomf,” then finding the right food and wine pairings will help.
If you’re looking for food ideas to try with your wine, here are some of the most delicious ones. Treat your loved ones with a little extra special something for dinner with these mouthwatering recipes.
1. Fried Potatoes
Everyone loves a good fried potato, and even better when paired with some onions. They make fried potatoes more aromatic and bring out the rich flavour in the potatoes. This beloved vegetable is best paired with just about any wine, but champagne especially.
Frying the potatoes gives it an extra crunch on the outside but just enough softness on the inside to enjoy the starchy goodness.
Pairing it with a bottle of good champagne is also a good option for vegans. The potatoes are filled with vitamins and minerals to keep you healthy. On top of that, the onions are also rich in Vitamin C and contain protein to help you get your fill.
2. Fried Chicken
Fried chicken is a staple dinnertime viand, and for a good reason. Pairing this seasoned and deep-fried goodness with sparkling wine helps cleanse your palate after every bite. It also works well with champagne, such as the Krug Grande Cuvée.
The pairing will also melt in your mouth and blend in a symphony of flavours. In terms of nutritional value, the fried chicken will provide enough protein and vitamins to balance out the carbohydrates from your wine pairing.
3. Caviar
If you’re going to splurge on a bottle of wine, why not go all out and get some caviar as well? This delicacy blends well with the flavour of wine, combining the sweet taste of the drink with the slightly sweet taste of caviar.
Its distinctive taste makes the pairing all the more unique and delicious. Not only will you be satisfied with the taste, but you will get enough nutrients from the caviar’s health properties. It is high in omega 3 as well as Vitamin A, B6, B12 and E, all of which are good for you. Omega 3 is especially good for the heart.
4. Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is a rich and dense flavoured pasta that is filled with calcium, fat and protein. It contains vitamins A and B-12 alongside zinc, phosphorous and riboflavin.
The contrasting flavours of the pasta and champagne or wine make it the perfect pairing. Wine is the perfect palate cleanser to take a break from your macaroni and cheese meal. You will appreciate the pasta more with a tall glass of sparkling wine to water down your throat.
5. Steak
A classic wine pairing, the rich, meaty taste of steak is great to pair with a good glass of wine. The deep flavours of the two bring out a unique taste in each other. Plus, it contains protein, amino acids and carbohydrates that all give you enough supplements to stay strong.
Conclusion
For your next dinner, you can never go wrong with a glass of wine and some good food. With these dishes served at your party, your guests and loved ones will have a night to remember.
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