This week, the #SundaySupper movement is teaming up with Katie Workman,  Author of the newly published The Mom 100 Cookbook. The cookbook is all about:

“...delicious, no-fuss, easily adaptable recipes, plus tips, attitude and wisdom for surviving and staying happy in the kitchen while proudly keeping it homemade. Because homemade not only tastes best, it is best for you.”

That’s a winner in my book!  This week’s theme is all about getting together with friends and sharing “portable” dishes (a.k.a. dishes one might bring to a potluck).

Here’s the menu for today.  My recommended wine pairings are italicized.

Soups and Salads:

Pair theses with a Blanc de Noir Sparkling Wine.  Blanc de Noir is style of Sparkling that is made from black grapes, commonly Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.  Because it’s made from black grapes, it tends to be well suited for more full-bodied foods.  I recommend Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs, which is made with 90% Pinot Noir, and 10% Chardonnay. The Chardonnay give it a nice citrus note.

• Japanese Restaurant Salad ~ Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks 
• Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup served in Bread Bowls ~ Daily Dish Recipes 

Main Dish Recipes:

Try these dishes with a lively fruity red wines. Look for the 2010 Evodia Grenache from Spain.  It’s under $10 bottle and redolent of spicy ripe red fruits.  Another option is a Beaujolais-Villages.  It’s a wine from France made from the Gamay grape.  It’s a big step up from Beaujolais Nouveau both qualitatively and as match for food, without costing that much more.  Look for the 2009 Joseph Drouhin, Beaujolais-Villages, it’s around $15.  If those two are a challenge to find, go with a Pinot Noir.  Look for the 2008 Buena Vista Pinot Noir, it’s about $10 at Trader Joe’s.

• Caribbean Warm Spice Chicken with Cinnamon Ginger & Paprika ~ Sue’s Nutrition Buzz 
• Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Casserole ~ The Meltaways
• Pulled Pork ~ Momma’s Meals 
• Easy Chicken Enchiladas ~ In the Kitchen with Audrey
• Garlic, Lemon, and Rosemary Roasted Chicken ~ Family Foodie
• Teriyaki Skewers ~ Messy Baker Blog 
• Lasagna with Turkey Meat Sauce~ Meal Planning Magic 
• One Pot Arroz con Pollo ~ Juanita’s Cocina 
• Honey Ginger Soy Chicken ~ The Weekend Gourmet

If you prefer white wine, try these dishes with a Chardonnay.  I recommend 2010Napa Cellar Napa Valley Chardonnay

• Easy Chicken Enchiladas ~ In the Kitchen with Audrey
• Garlic, Lemon, and Rosemary Roasted Chicken ~ Family Foodie

• Sauteed Corn Spinach, Bacon and Scallions ~ Comfy Cuisine
• Sesame Noodles ~ Big Bear’s Wife 

As a “bonus” this week, I’m recommending a Sparkling wine to pair not only with the first course, but with the main dishes.   Sparklers are among the most versatile food wines.  Don’t relegate them to special occasions and aperitifs.  And some bubbly will definitely add some pizzaz to your potluck! My recommended Sparkling wine is Mumm Napa Brut Rosé.  If there’s one wine that’ll be a good match  for all of the above, it’s a Sparkling Rosé! 

Desserts:

For a delicious change of pace,  pair these with a Banyuls from France. It’s a fortified wine typically made from the Grenache grape.  It may a challenge to find, but is definitely worth seeking out.  Look for the Cornet et Cie Banyuls Rimage.  It can be found at BevMo.  If you can’t find a Banyul, go with the tried, tested and found true choice Port, I recommend Graham Porto 10-year Tawny. 

• Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares ~ Mama’s Blissful Bites 
• Rum laced Fudgy One Pot Brownies ~ Baker Street 
• Bacon & Dried Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies ~ Chocolate Moosey
• Birthday Chocolate Cupcakes ~ Basic and Delicious 

• Simple Vanilla Cake ~ Mrs. Mama Hen 
• Aaron E’s Favorite Apple Coffee Cake ~ Soni’s Food for Thought

…and this one would be sublime with Banfi Brachetto d Acqui Rosa Regale, which is a red sparkling wine from Italy, made from the Brachetto grape.

• That Skinny Chick Can Bake ~ Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

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