Recipes from Wine Country

By Tony de Luca

Book Overview

The cookbook that goes with everything. Recipes from Wine Country is uniquely organized by wine variety. Over 120 recipes are sorted by wine varieties, including reds, whites, sparkling and ice wines. Each chapter opens with an entertaining introduction to the wine highlighting its main features, and is followed by recipes for all four seasons. Once a particular wine has been chosen, cooks can access a variety of recipes that suit the wine. For example, for a light spring dish, choose the classic, full-bodied Merlot with the Rosemary Chicken Breast. In the cold season, match it with hearty beef and sage medallions. The recipes and combinations are plenty and match a wide range of wine favorites. Enjoy these scrumptious pairings: - Riesling: spring menu, Chicken with Four Peppercorn Crust - Gamay Noir: summer menu, Wine country Spareribs - Chardonnay: autumn menu, Turkey Breast Noisette with Chardonnay Grape Stuffing - Merlot: spring menu, Merlot Mushroom Soup - Cabernet Sauvignon: spring menu, Rocket Salad - Ice Wine: Creme Brulee Tart. From appetizers to main courses to decadent desserts, Recipes From Wine Country lets you entertain with confidence and ease.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1552856054
• ISBN13: 9781552856055
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: Whitecap Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 10.5"

Customer Reviews

A celebration of both wine and food

Recipes From Wine Country by wine expert Tony De Luca is hallmarked with an unusual organization by wine variety presenting chapters which begin with a description of the qualities and culinary pairing of each featured wine, then with seasonal menus and explanations of techniques. Pack with a profusion of color photos showcasing completed dishes and with an attention to dishes which are relatively easy to put together, yet professional in appearance, and you have a celebration of both wine and food which includes such unusual recipes as Veal with 40 Cloves of Garlic (usually this dish is done with chicken); Smoked Chicken Pasta with Walnuts, Endive and Parsley, and a great many more. Recipes From Wine Country is a quality cookbook that truly matches the quality wines that are the basis for fine dining and gourmet quality meals.