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6 of the best pairings for chilli con carne

6 of the best pairings for chilli con carne

Posted on November 2 2019 at 07:55

Like many popular dishes chilli con carne has many different versions - some mild and child-friendly, others much more spicy and assertive and often a little smokey.

Tags: Zinfandel Malbec Malbec blends dark lager drink:red wine porter imperial brown ale American-style brown ale drink:beer & cider chilli chilli con carne chili con carne chili beef food:beef & lamb Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon
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What food to pair with Malbec

What food to pair with Malbec

Posted on April 17 2020 at 07:49

Malbec has become so popular it may have become one of your favourite red wines but what are the best kind of dishes to pair with it?

Tags: Malbec World Day Argentina stilton Cot Cahors Malbec Barkham Blue blue cheese drink:red wine Epoisses goats cheese cheese board garlic sausages sausage cassoulet duck duck confit game pheasant pot roast pheasant smoked bacon beef stew daube braise casserole short ribs shortribs lamb shanks cheddar aubergine pie game pie steak pie meat pie teppanyaki beef teppanyaki tagine lamb tagine roast venison roast beef venison beef steak beetroot plum compote rogan josh lamb curry burgers burritos fajitas spaghetti bolognese spaghetti and meatballs chilli con carne terrines charcuterie cured beef cheese
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Chilli con carne and American brown ale

Chilli con carne and American brown ale

Posted on November 5 2008 at 08:06

If you’re lighting a few fireworks for the kids (or yourselves, of course . . . ) tonight and hanging round in the cold you’ll need some warming food and a good chilli hits the spot perfectly

Tags: Guy Fawkes Zinfandel drink:red wine brune Leffe brune brown ale American brown ale drink:beer & cider chilli beef chili con carne chilli con carne food:beef & lamb bonfire night chili
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Good bottles to celebrate Hallowe'en

Good bottles to celebrate Hallowe'en

Posted on October 29 2017 at 07:53

If you’re looking for a bottle to celebrate Hallowe’en on Tuesday here’s couple that hit the spot perfectly.

Tags: chilli con carne Monster Munch petite sirah zinfandel californian red Philip Shaw drink:champagne & sparkling Hallowe'en
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Chronic Cellars Sofa King Bueno 2013

Chronic Cellars Sofa King Bueno 2013

Posted on October 24 2015 at 08:26

I’m surprised there aren’t more wine brands and labels dedicated to Hallowe’en but yesterday I found a perfect one at the Majestic press tasting.

Tags: barbeque brisket chilli con carne chile food:beef & lamb Hallowe'en Paso Robles sirah petite syrah Californian red drink:red wine
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Haven’t cooked from @rocketandsquash’s wonderful On The Side for a while but thought his aubergine, oregano and chilli bake (a sort of spicy auberginey dauphinoise) would make the perfect accompaniment for a rack of @meatpeter’s Himalayan salt-aged lamb. Which it did. Also on the side - for the second day running - @gill.meller’s raw courgette, pea and fennel salad cos I had all the ingredients including - gah! - courgettes and it is So Good. #loveagoodside. Oh and drank Denis Jamain’s 2018 Reuilly (pinot noir) from @berrybrosrudd with it which was just delish too. #sample . . . #aubergine #eggplant #courgette #zucchini #peas #fennel #salad #lamb #pinotnoir #reuilly #rocketandsquash #ontheside #sundaylunch #homecooking #igfood #instafood #foodstagram #meatwasagiftMy styling and photographic skills were in short supply last night for my first stab at @gill.meller’s genius tomatoes in the hole which @thaneeprince and I made for our Zoom supper from his new book Root Stem Leaf Flower. Decided to halve it cos it sounded a lot for 1 and used too small a tin, hence the batter billowing over the edge. (The recipe is intended for 2 but would easily serve 3 or even 4 with a side). We also made Gill’s raw courgette salad with fennel, pea, mint, dill and lemon (on his website) which obviously had the advantage of being ANOTHER WAY OF USING UP COURGETTES. Although you’re supposed to make it with tiny, weeny new ones you’ve grown yourself, ideally. Anyway both were delicious, coincidentally veggie and I would definitely make them again. I drank a chilled Chiroubles (Beaujolais) with it in case you’re wondering. A Loire red would have been good too as would a glass of cider. . . . #tomatoesinthehole #toadinthehole #tomatoes #courgette #zucchini #peas #fennel #salad #winepairing #beaujolais #gillmeller #rootstemleafflower #vegetarian #homecooking #zoomcookingFollowing on from my courgette post the other day and all your EXCELLENT advice I made a version of @ottolenghi’s courgette, pea and basil soup with feta and lemon zest from Simple. (Thankyou @dorset_rachel for suggesting it). I normally pair courgettes with mint so it was good to use basil instead. The peas help to keep the colour bright although it doesn’t cook for long. Oh, and I used spring onions instead of garlic as I had some to use up - and do occasionally like to take a break from garlic! I’m also trying not to drink at lunchtimes so had a glass of @jennychandleruk’s delicious homemade elderflower cordial which was brilliant with it. Sauvignon Blanc or Bacchus would have worked well too if you wanted a glass of wine. . . . #courgette #zucchini #peas #basil #feta #soup ##elderflowercordial #sauvignonblanc #bacchus #winepairing #lunch #usewhatyouhave #ottolenghisimpleLovely old-fashioned supper of @meatpeter’s dry-cured sugar-pit bacon chop with broad beans in parsley sauce. I ❤️broad beans. (Makes such a difference if you skin them.) would normally go for a fat chardonnay with this but drank a delicious Domaine Metrat Chiroubles from @berrybrosrudd. . . . #bacon #chop #sugarpitbacon #broadbeans #favabeans #parsley #homecooking #chiroubles #beaujolais #gift #sample Follow on Instagram

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