The Wine Lover's Cookbook: Great Meals for the Perfect Glass of Wine

by Sid Goldstein, John Ash (Foreword), Paul Franz-Moore (Photographer)

A glass of wine can be delicious, but when it is paired with the right dish, it can resonate in a magnificent way. This gorgeous cookbook lets any cook plan a meal in perfect concert with a favorite or special wine. Mystified by the art of choosing a wine to go with your meal, or vice versa? Is white wine with fish the only rule you know? The Wine Lovers Cookbook is a unique guide for the wine lover and cook who considers wine an essential part of a meal and wants to understand the dynamic interplay between wine and food. Author Sid Goldstein describes in detail the flavor profiles of 13 popular varietals, such as Merlot and Chardonnay, and explains which ingredients balance each wine, giving the reader a professionals foundation for planning meals with each kind of wine. Best of all, he offers 100 recipes, from appetizers to desserts, specifically created to complement a particular varietal. The Wine Lovers Cookbook is a truly essential reference, an irresistibly beautiful cookbook, and an inspiration for all who want to make the most of an excellent glass of wine.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Wine, Reference

224 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1999

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recommended by Chef Gary Hild, my instructor at The Culinary Center of Kansas City. Structured by what type of wine you want to serve, then several recipes are given. I've already tried and enjoyed:

-Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Sauce
-Risotto with Roasted Shallots, Portobello Mushroom, Radicchio & Parmesan
-Grilled Lamb with Roasted Garlic-Mint Sauce
-Grilled Flank Steak with Roasted Corn-Pancetta Salsa

Each section opens with a description of the typical aromas and flavors in the wine, then discusses base (main) ingredients of the dish, followed by bridge ingredients that help connect the food and wine. I think I need to own this one.

There are much more than just "grilled" recipes in here - it's just that was the main section of class for which we used these recipes. I made the Risotto at home and found it to be excellent.

[Wendy Hollister · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really great companion cookbook with fabulous wine pairings. I am now going to buy this book for me and a friend.

[Isis Isis]

I adore the unique variety of recipes in this treasured cookbook. Be warned, not for the faint of heart in the kitchen!

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have used this book so much that it is falling apart. I love how it talks about each wine grape varietal listing its base and bridge ingredients.

[Larry]

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