When I saw the theme for this week, ”Pairing Wine with #SundaySupper Comfort Food Favorites”, my mind was flooded with thoughts of some of my favorite comfort foods. The thoughts seemed to come in chronological order. My first thoughts were of my favorite comfort food when I was a child – Grilled Cheese sandwiches prepared with a ton of butter slathered on the bread, with a couple of sliced of American cheese, and a tomato! Then came my adolescent years and Beef Stroganoff, made with ground beef, popped into my head. Isn’t it amazing how you connect food to certain memories in your life?
My favorite comfort food – Seafood Gumbo; Image courtesy of whatdidyoueat.typepad.com
Then I had to ask myself the $64,000 question – If you HAD to pick one favorite comfort food what would it be. After what was a few seconds, but seemed longer, of running through a myriad of possibilities, I ultimately came back to my first thought – Seafood Gumbo. I make it each year for New Year’s Day. We invite my folks, kids and friends by to share the deliciousness and good times. Thinking of it puts a smile on my face. For me, that’s the essence of the #SundaySupper movement – breaking bread with family, and friends, and making memories!
Check out this week’s dazzling array of comfort foods from the #SundaySupper team! My recommended wine pairing are italicized. Cheers!
Pair these soups with Chardonnay. Look the 2010 La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, which is widely available. It displays aromatic citrus, pear and hints of floral aromas that are followed by citrus, buttered toast and a hint of honey flavors.
- Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup by Damn Delicious
- Loaded Baked Potato Soup by Supper for a Steal
- Chicken Chowder by Pippis in the Kitchen Again
- Korean mandoo (dumpling) soup by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
- Chicken Noodle Soup by My Catholic Kitchen
- Thai’d up chicken noodle soup by I Run For Wine
Pair these soups with a red Rhone Blend. I recommend the 2011 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas (the white wine version is recommended for some main dishes below), a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Counoise. The Syrah adds dark fruit, flavors and spice. The Grenache brightens the flavors and add acidity, while the Mourvèdre adds meatiness, and the Counoise adds a bit of complexity.
- Kalbi Tang or Korean Short Rib Soup by Kimchi MOM
- Ditalini Italian Soup by Mangiamo!
- Spicy Black Bean Soup by Mama’s Blissful Bites
Pair these main dishes with a Blanc de Noir style sparkling wine. A Blanc de Noir is made with dark-skinned grapes used to make red wines like Pinot Noir , Pinot Meunier and/or other grapes. I recommend the Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noir. It’s made with 90% Pinot Noir, and has wonderful red fruit and vanilla aromas are followed by creamy red fruit and citrus flavors.
- Quiche aux Champignons {Mushroom Quiche} by An Appealing Plan
- Creamy Chicken Enchiladas by Home Cooking Memories
- Gluten Free Cornish Pasty by Maroc Mama
Pair these dishes with a Chardonnay. Look for one that is moderately oaked such as the 2010 Wild Horse Unbridled Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyards Santa Maria Valley. It has a been aged in French oak for a few months. It has a creamy lemon, green apple, and creme brulee character accented by fresh acidity and a touch a minerality.
- Pumpkin Alfredo Tortellini Bake by The Meltaways
- Individual Chicken Pot Pies by Noshing With The Nolands
- Chicken a la King by Girlichef
- Creamy Chicken & Dumplings by La Cocina de Leslie
- Chicken Roasted with White Wine and Garlic by Webicurean
- Chicken “Pot Pie” by Diabetic Foodie
Pair these dishes with a white Rhone blend. What’s great about blends is that the combination of grape varietals creates vinous synergy – a wine that is greater than the sum of its parts. Look for the 2011 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc. It’s a blend of Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne. It’s a crisp and aromatic wine with honeysuckle and stone fruit aromas that follow onto the palate. It also has very good acidity and an appealing minerality that make it versatile food partner.
- Green Plantain Hash by Basic n Delicious
- Savory Slow-Cooked Pork Stew by Daddy Knows Less
- One Skillet Pumpkin Lasagna by The Realistic Nutritionist
- Warm Oven Baked Samosas Stuffed With Sweet Potato & Peas by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Comforting Mashed Potatoes by Momma’s Meals
Pair these dishes with Sauvignon Blanc. Look for the 2011 Stoneleigh Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand with enticing grapefruit, and tropical aromas with juicy stone fruit, and tropical fruit flavors. This one is available at Costco.
- Comforting Down-Home Shrimp and Grits by The Weekend Gourmet
- Winter Chicken Stew by Mrs. Mama Hen
- Baked Oysters and Apples by Pescetarian Journal
- Rustic Cauliflower and Tomato Gratin by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Old Fashioned Mac and Cheese by Flour on My Face
- Kaesespaetzle {Baked Cheese Spaetzle} by Galactosemia in PDX
- Jalapeno and Bacon Mac N’ Cheese by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Mini Mac n Cheese Cups with Pork Shoulder Ragù by Hip Foodie Mom
- Caramelized Onion-Challah Stuffing Muffins by Comfy Cuisine
- Lasagna Roll Ups by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells by That Skinny Chick can Bake
- Quinoa, Spinach, and Kale Lasagna by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Spaghetti Squash Gratins by She likes ruffles, he likes truffles
- Venison Chili by The Messy Baker Blog
- Shepherd’s Pie by Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Chunky Chili Beans by Mama Mommy Mom
- Sausage Gravy and Biscuits by Big Bears Wife
- Feijoada ~ Portuguese Bean Stew by Family Foodie
Pair these desserts with a sweet Moscato wine. Try the 2011 Ecco Domani Moscato with its slightly spritzy mandarine orange, nectarine and honeysuckle character.
- Sour Cream Pound Cake by Mom’s Test Kitchen
- Sweet Red Bean Pie by What Smells So Good
- Pistachio Cake Cookies by The Cookie A Day Challenge
- Cinnamon Rice Pudding by Vintage Kitchen Notes
Pair this dessert with the 2011 Frisk Prickly Riesling a blend of 89% Riesling and 11% Muscat Gordo. It’s a slightly fizzy wine with very fresh acidity, that displays pear, guava, citrus and floral aromas, followed by peach, pear and a hint of mango flavors. Available at Costco.
- Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake by No One Likes Crumbly Cookies
Pair these wine delightful desserts (except the Smores Hot Cocao which will be just fine on its own!) with Graham’s “Six Grapes” Port.
- Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy by Juanita’s Cocina
- Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Chocolate Layer Cake by Magnolia Days
- Smores Hot Cocoa by Chocolate Moosey
- Dark Chocolate Caramel Brownies by Daily Dish Recipes
- Nutella Shortbread Bars by Baker Street
We have a very special guest this week, Lee Woodruff, wife, mother of four, author, CBS This Morning contributor and founder of ReMIND.org. We would be honored to have you join us on Twitter throughout the day during #SundaySupper. We’ll be meeting up at 7:00 pm(Eastern) for our weekly #SundaySupper live chat where we’ll talk about our favorite Comfort Food Recipes.
All you have to do is follow the #SundaySupper hashtag or you can follow us through TweetChat.
We’d also love to feature your easy go to recipes on our #SundaySupper Pinterest board and share them with all of our followers, too.
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- Five Most Food Friendly Wine For #SundaySupper (enofylzwineblog.com)