Andrea Immer,Anthony Giglio
The author of ,Great Wine Made Simple, now adds great eating to her repertoire, showing how to enhance the flavor of even the most casual meals with winning wine selections.,
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,Most wine expertsâ€™ advice on wine and food pairings consists of rigid rules that apply largely to haute cuisine and luxury wines. But, in her trademark accessible style, Andrea Immer now takes the mystery out of choosing wine for foodâ€“and vice versa. ,Great Tastes Made Simple, unlocks the secrets of basic food tastesâ€“sweet, earthy, savory, buttery, tart, and spicyâ€“and their particular wine affinities. ,Giving even ordinary meals extraordinary flavor, Immer shows readers how to bring the flavor alchemy of wine to everyday fare from burgers (with Zinfandel) to macaroni and cheese (with Rioja Crianza). She calls Pinot Grigio her â€œtuna helperâ€ and likes barbecued brisket with Valpolicella. Thereâ€™s also plenty of more sophisticated eating, including smoked salmon and Riesling; asparagus hollandaise and Champagne; wild mushroom risotto and California Pinot Noir, to name a few upscale matches. In fact, there isnâ€™t a food or category of foodâ€“including a panoply of cheeses, ethnic foods, and dessertsâ€“for which Immer doesnâ€™t provide a match and the reasons why they work so well. Chart of mouthwatering pairings and an easy-to-use index make finding wonderful wine and food combinations a snap.,Zeroing in on â€œwine-loving foodâ€â€“those flavors, textures, and cooking techniques that truly dazzle when paired with wineâ€“Immer demonstrates how to get the maximum enjoyment out of every food and wine encounter. A selection of twenty recipesâ€“Low Country Shrimp and Grits (think Chardonnay), Beet Risotto (Pinot Noir), Short Rib RagÃ¹ (brawny reds), and Warm Chocolate Torte (Madeira)â€“provides delicious examples of wine-loving dishes and cooking techniques that will become part of every wine-loving cookâ€™s repertoire. ,Invaluable in restaurant settings and at home, this innovative guide can make every meal a cause for celebration.
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Great Tastes Made Simple: Extraordinary Food and Wine Pairing for Every Palate