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Pairing Wine With Chicken Shawarma
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Shawarma is a delicious marinated meat dish, originating from the Ottoman Empire. It is commonly associated with Turkish, Palestinian or Lebanese cuisine, but these days, you can find it anywhere in the world. Before cooking, the chicken is marinated in … Read More

Pairing Wine With Chicken Cordon Bleu
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Chicken stuffed with ham & cheese: it does not get more simplistic than that. That is exactly what chicken cordon bleu is, and it is one of the favorite entrees across America. The different layers of this dish make for … Read More

Pairing Wine With Chicken Parmesan
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Chicken parmesan has its roots in Italian cuisine, but has been adopted wholeheartedly by the United States. It’s essentially a variation of eggplant parmesan, but with chicken breasts covered in breadcrumbs and a delicious coating of grated parmesan. It’s also … Read More

Pairing Wine With Hot Wings
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Wait Hot Wings and Wine? Not beer? Deep fried chicken wings tossed in a slightly sweet, spicy, sticky sauce. Yum! Now most would pick up a beer to go with this particular dish. But how about some wine? Unconventional, but … Read More

Pairing Wine With Chicken Marsala
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Chicken Marsala is an American favorite with Italian origins. Made with marsala, a fortified wine from the city of Marsala on the island of Sicily, along with mushrooms and chicken stock. Chicken being a lighter white meat, allows for a … Read More

Pairing Wine With Kung Pao Chicken
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Kung Pao Chicken is not a traditional Chicken recipe, and for this reason the pairing is not a simple matter. Let’s start from the beginning. This stir-fried chicken was created in the late 19th century, and since then has been … Read More

Pairing Wine With General TSO Chicken
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The origins of General TSO Chicken are uncertain; several stories are behind this dish. It was introduced to American restaurants and kitchens around the early 70’s. This savory dish is served with its own special sauce that can really make … Read More

Pairing Wine With Chicken Piccata
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Chicken Piccata is a delicious dish that is thought to belong to the meeting of Italian and American cuisine. In fact, a different version of Chicken Piccata is usually made in Italy but using veal. This receipt is as tasty … Read More

Pairing Wine With Chicken Cacciatore
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Chicken Cacciatore is a rustic Italian comfort dish. Cacciatore means hunter in Italian, which gives a nod to the humble roots of this classic meal. Chicken Cacciatore is chicken that is braised with some vegetables, typically a sofrito, and then … Read More

Pairing Wine With Coq au vin
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Coq Au Vin is a rustic, French dish that originally was prepared by braising a rooster in wine. The rooster was typically an older bird that had outlived its usefulness. Therefore, his destiny was to become the star of the … Read More

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