What is pairing?

It can be said that it hasn't been many years since gastronomy and oenology have become popular around the world. There is a growing interest among people to learn about good eating and good drinking. Pairing, precisely, can be called the art of perfectly balancing food with wines. That is to say, knowing which wine to drink to enhance the ingredients of our dishes. In some restaurants where wines are highlighted, the staff is trained to recommend the best wine we can have with the dishes we have ordered. There are two ways to pair food: - By complementing. Here is where the flavors in the food and the wine are similar, which makes the entire range of flavors stand out on our palate. If your dish has mild flavors, it is best to combine it with a soft wine. This technique works best with desserts, as you can pair them with sweet wines that are not too spicy. - By contrast. Here is where we must use all our knowledge to not overshadow our food. The intensity of the wine's flavor should enhance the taste of our dishes. It is not advisable to use a strong wine with mild cheeses or a food with strong flavor like a aged cheese with a soft wine. Both wine and food should be enjoyed with all the senses and be in perfect balance to make their consumption a complete experience. We have some cooking recipes that are ideal to complement with a good table wine.   Cooking Recipes Prepare some of the delicious recipes we present below: (it is important to click on the recipe title to see more preparation details)   Spring Vegetable Paella. A delicious and healthy way to prepare a paella without working for hours. This saffron rice includes artichokes, carrots, asparagus, turnips, potatoes, and chickpeas. Pears Stuffed with Gorgonzola Cheese and Walnut. A truly innovative dessert. The mix of the sweetness of the poached pears with gorgonzola cheese, walnut, and reduced white wine is delicious. Pasta with Spinach Sauce. Easy and quick pasta to make for two people with spinach and a touch of goat cheese. Onion Soup with Toasted Bread and Gruyère Cheese. With this delicious recipe, you will impress anyone by making a perfect blend of ingredients. Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes. This beautifully colored risotto has a delicious flavor from the sun-dried tomatoes and the aroma of olive oil. Cold Melon Soup. Although it sounds unconventional, this cold melon soup can be a delicious dish to start a meal or as a dessert. Penne with Morels and Mushrooms. This exquisite pasta recipe with morels and mushrooms in a creamy sauce is very easy to prepare. For a gourmet touch, use truffle salt. Hibiscus and Red Wine Gelatin. It's a delicious recipe for sweet and sour gelatin that I used to make with my mom 20 years ago. Fish with Creamy Leek Sauce. A delicious recipe to prepare fish fillets like bass or salmon. The creamy leek sauce is delicious! Beef with Red Wine Sauce. A good beef tenderloin looks spectacular with this red wine sauce, shallots, butter, and parsley. If you want to know more recipes that you can prepare or pair with wine, click here