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Celery, tomato and echalion sauce - a simple way of serving fish

Celery, tomato and echalion sauce - a simple way of serving fish

Posted on November 16 2014 at 21:53

My friend cookery writer Andrea Leeman is one of the best home cooks I know with a knack of making even the simplest food taste utterly delicious.

Tags: pinot grigio picpoul de pinet muscadet drink:white wine celery tomatoes shallots echalions food:veg & salads cod fillet white fish seabass food:fish & shellfish
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Celeriac, celery and caerphilly soup with Coteau des Treilles Anjou blanc

Celeriac, celery and caerphilly soup with Coteau des Treilles Anjou blanc

Posted on October 10 2011 at 10:19

It's always difficult to decide what to drink with soup - one liquid with another never seems quite right as I've remarked before - but the thicker the soup is the easier it is.

Tags: organic oaked barrel-aged Coteau des Treilles Pithon-Paillé Loire Chenin Blanc drink:white wine creamy soup soup celery celeriac celeriac, celery and caerphilly soup food:veg & salads food:soups & starters Anjou
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10 top wine matches for a vegetarian Christmas

10 top wine matches for a vegetarian Christmas

Posted on December 7 2011 at 11:37

Vegetarians often get overlooked at this time of year so if you’re vegetarian yourself or cooking for one here are some perfect pairings for some delicious festive recipes from the web.

Tags: pomegranate juice cranberry juice drink:alcohol-free drinks Mojito Margarita drink:spirits & cocktails wheat beer witbier British ale lager drink:beer & cider amber ale Barbera Languedoc Carmenère Merlot Syrah Rhône Grenache red burgundy Vacquéyras Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon drink:red wine Beaujolais Pinot Noir drink:champagne & sparkling Prosecco Champagne Riesling Semillon Chardonnay white burgundy Sauvignon Blanc drink:white wine stilton, leek and celery tart cheese halloumi with chilli pumpkin with ginger, coconut milk and lime onion and lentil Wellington mushroom stroganoff mushroom and butternut squash lasagne carrot and cashew fan Savoy cabbage timbale chestnut Bourgignon pie vegetarian Christmas roast food:veg & salads Christmas Vegetarian
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