Wine Pairing - Every Day with Rachael Ray

A delicious wine deserves to be paired with the perfect meal — find recipe ideas below to match our latest favorite wines.

(Still confused by Chardonnay or puzzled by Pinot? Learn basic wine and food pairings in our wine guide, along with more pairing recommendations.)

Try:
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Brut NV (Australia, $11)
Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut NV (Spain, $12)

Pair with:
Fried Polenta with Chorizo »
Spicy Moroccan Bread Salad »
Peruvian-Style Fried Rice »

Try:
Taz Pinot Gris 2007 (California, $15)
Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Chardonnay 2006 (California, $19)

Pair with:
My Oh Mahi, That's a Good Fish Taco »
Chicken Salsa Soup »
Baked Flounder with Orange-Jicama Slaw »

Try:
Beringer Knights Valley Alluvium Blanc 2006 (California,$16)
Snoqualmie Naked Riesling 2007 (Washington State, $12)

Pair with:
Seafood Newburg on Buttered Toast Points »
Hot and Cold Curry Chicken Salad »
Crab Dogs »

Try:
St. Francis Sonoma County Chardonnay 2006 (California, $15)
Fleur du Cap Chardonnay 2007 (South Africa, $10)

Pair with:
Smoked Salmon Pizza »
Peas and Cheese Tortellini »
Grilled Brie and Fig Sandwiches with Sweet Potato Fries »

Try:
I'M Deep Rosé 2007 (California, $15)
Etude Rosé of Pinot Noir 2007 (California, $20)

Pair with:
Middle Eastern Lamb Burgers »
Tomato and Orzo Salad »
Chicken, Plum and Red Onion Kebabs »

Try:
Pertinace Dolcetto d'Alba 2007 (Italy, $13)
Dominio del Plata Crios de Susana Balbo Malbec 2007 (Argentina, $15)

Pair with:
Spiced Grilled Chicken »
Burgers au Poivre »
Fiery Wagon Wheels »

Try:
Alamos Bonarda 2007 (Argentina, $10)
Argiolas Perdera 2007 (Italy, $16)

Pair with:
Lemon Sage Turkey with Vegetables »
Spinach-and-Feta Potatoes »
Lamb Stew Foggia Style with Olives and Fennel Seeds »

Try:
Earthworks Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (Australia, $16)
Aresti Carmènere Curicó Valley 2006 (Chile, $9)

Pair with:
Spicy Pork and Pineapple »
Pasta Salad à la Norma »
Turkish Beef Stew »



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