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Wine Food: New Adventures in Drinking and Cooking

by Dana Frank & Andrea Slonecker
Lorena Jones. Sept. 2018. 256p. photos. index. ISBN 9780399579592. $25; ebk. ISBN 9780399579608. COOKING
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Coauthors Slonecker (cookbook writer) and Frank (winery owner and distributor) concentrate on wines of the Northwest region (listed by producer) and pair them with food. The recipes are preceded by a description of the recommended wines and arranged by brunch, salads, vegetables, picnics, and dinners. Popular ingredients include fresh ginger, cumin, figs, and porcini mushrooms. The majority of the recipes are vegetarian, but a few include chicken, lamb, beef, and ham. For example, there's lamb ragu with rigatoni and whipped ricotta, Vietnamese beef stew, deviled ham hand pies, and prosciutto with radishes, avocado, and mint. Dessert recipes are not included, but there is a "Pairing Cheat Sheet" for ten desserts.
VERDICT One of the many new books that emphasize wholesome meals using ingredients that can be found at large supermarkets or specialized grocery stores, this work is recommended for complete cookbook collections or where wine and food pairings are popular.
Reviewed by Christine E. Bulson, emeritus, Milne Lib., SUNY Oneonta , Sep 01, 2018
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