Matching Food and Wine : Classic and Not So Classic Combinations

by Roux Jr., Michel

• ISBN13: 9780297843795
• ISBN10: 0297843796
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-08-01
• Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Summary

As head chef at London's famed Le Gavroche restaurant and author ofLe Gavroche CookbookandMarathon Chef, Michel Roux practices a relaxed, informal approach to serving and enjoying wine. He offers a new take on pairing food and wine, like a Monkfish Stew with Garlic alongside a spicy Spanish roseacute;, or serving up a Chicken Satay with a flowery old Riesling. There are 120 recipes and serving suggestions for appetizers, cheeses, entrees, sides, and even dessert, all with recommendations for the ideal wine companion and the rationale behind his choices. As a bonus, Roux selects 15 world-class wines to design the perfect meals around, including Opus One and an '82 Chateau Latour, and offers engaging opinions on great vintages, vintners, and wines from around the world.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(2)
Decanting wine	8	(2)
Collecting, storing and serving wine	10	(2)
Glassware	12	(2)
Matching food and wine: classic and not so classic combinations	14	(2)
Pre dinner
Cheese straws, chorizo rolls, blinis and other delectable titbits	16	(12)
Starters
Soups, seafood, salads, pates and terrines, plus special dishes to serve with selected fine wines	28	(46)
The main course
Fish, poultry, game, red meat and vegetarian options, plus special dishes to serve with selected fine wines	74	(44)
Cheese
Fritters, aligot and other cheese recipes, plus special dishes to serve with selected fine wines	118	(20)
Desserts
Cakes, tarts, fruit desserts and chocolate specialities, plus special dishes to serve with selected fine wines	138	(44)
Wine directory
Listing of all the major wine types with examples	182	(6)
Index	188