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Chef Martin Barz shares with us his recipe for braised veal cheeks this week. The semmelknodel could make a nice side dish along with the carrots that braise alongside the cheeks. And, of course, we have the perfect recommendations for wines to pair with braised veal. Continue reading

From Winemonger Guest Chef Martin Barz, an easier recipe for the traditional Austrian Semmelknödel, or, bread dumpling. This makes a great side dish (particularly with game meats) or is the perfect vehicle for your favorite sauce. Continue reading

We are very excited to introduce Martin Barz, the very talented chef who will be sharing his recipes with us here on Winemonger. Martin hails from Konstanz, a town in south-west Germany on the border of Switzerland, but is well versed in classic Austrian fair as well, for which we will suggest great wine pairings. Martin also hosts his own wine and food blog, Berlin Kitchen, which is a fantastic source for recipes from all over the world. Continue reading

Every culture and every region that celebrates Christmas also holds dear their Christmas Day and Christmas Eve dinner. We have come up with the perfect wines to pair with these traditional holiday meals from around the world. Of course for the holidays it's not just about Christmas, so we also have great wine pairing ideas for your Kwanzaa feast and your eight nights of Hannukah. Continue reading

An interview with Wolfgang Gussmack, executive chef at 3 Square Cafe + Bakery in Venice, California, and fomerly the chef at Rockenwagers (as well as many great restaurants in Europe). Find out what he keeps in his fridge at home, what crazy thing he suggests you pair with oysters, and get his recipe for a great Thanksgiving side dish! Continue reading

A great Thanksgiving side dish, or we also love it when we are serving roast goose, duck, or pork tenderloin. Plus our brussel sprout wine pairing ideas. Continue reading

Our Riesling Gravy Recipe, perfect to pour on your Thanksgiving bird, stuffing, and mashed potatoes. Continue reading

Our annual guide for Thanksgiving wine pairing ideas, including a full Thanksgiving menu with specific wines to pair with each course. This is our most thorough Thanksgiving wine pairing guide yet! Continue reading

This is our roast turkey recipe, created to pair with our favorite wines. It involves some brining, a special rub that uses smoked paprika, and a high heat roasting technique that assures you the juiciest of birds with a gorgeous skin and an even better taste. Try this as the centerpiece of our complete Thanksgiving wine-paired meal. Continue reading

This is perhaps the simplest to make of our series of Austrian summer salad recipes. Serve it as the side for any summer picnic, grill-out, clambake or the like and everyone will sing your praises. The secret? Styrian pumpkin seed oil (kerbiskernol) and fresh grilled corn. Continue reading