Alexis deBoschnek – FoodWatcher

5 Expert Spanish Wine Pairings From a Celebrated Chef

We’ve partnered with Marqués de Cáceres to feature five Spanish dishes that pair perfectly with their premium wines. From a fruit-forward rosé to bubbly cava, there’s a wine to fit every mood.
There’s no better way to capture the taste of Spain than w…

We’ve partnered with Marqués de Cáceres to feature five Spanish dishes that pair perfectly with their premium wines. From a fruit-forward rosé to bubbly cava, there’s a wine to fit every mood.

There’s no better way to capture the taste of Spain than with a glass of Marqués de Cáceres. But to really bring those Iberian flavors home, the well-known Spanish wine brand tapped Chef David Viana from The Lovely Lita to create five dishes to pair with their wines. If you’re unfamiliar, The Lovely Lita is a modern Iberian restaurant in Aberdeen, New Jersey which highlights classic dishes in unexpected preparations (think: paella with duck confit and chorizo, or salted cod agnolotti). It was a James Beard Award semifinalist for the best new restaurant in the country this year, a fitting recognition for David, who received a Best Chef nom in 2018 from the James Beard Foundation. This partnership brings the two together with an enticing menu to pair with any bottle of Marqués de Cáceres, from a sparkling Cava Brut to a bold Reserva. Despite being a few thousand miles away from Spain, the Rioja-based, family-run winery easily transports you back with every sip.

3 Summer Dinner Wine Pairings That’ll Make You Appreciate a Whole New Wine Region

We’ve teamed up with Italy’s Alto Adige region to elevate your wine pairings this summer.

Summer’s long lingering nights are the perfect excuse to gather friends over wine, dinner, or better yet, a wine-paired dinner. And one small but multifaceted …

We’ve teamed up with Italy's Alto Adige region to elevate your wine pairings this summer.

Summer’s long lingering nights are the perfect excuse to gather friends over wine, dinner, or better yet, a wine-paired dinner. And one small but multifaceted Italian region, Alto Adige, produces elevated expressions of wines you probably already seek out for dinner parties. Defined by the Dolomite mountains and Alpine culture, Alto Adige also embraces its Mediterranean influences to create distinctive whites—Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, and Sauvignon Blanc—that make it easy to get into the spirit of summer.

2 New Zealand Wines (& Food Pairings) to Serve All Winter

We’ve teamed up with our friends at Wairau River Wines to help you plan the season’s best and most festive dinner parties.

With cooler weather here to stay, it’s time for long, boozy nights with all our nearest and dearest to celebrate the holiday s…

We’ve teamed up with our friends at Wairau River Wines to help you plan the season’s best and most festive dinner parties.

With cooler weather here to stay, it’s time for long, boozy nights with all our nearest and dearest to celebrate the holiday season. Of course, no dinner party is complete without wine, and I’m loving Wairau River’s Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from Marlborough, New Zealand for the occasion. Here, I’ve curated two five-course dinner menus that highlight the versatility of each variety. Whether you’re looking for a bright seafood feast or something perfect for your Francophile friends, there’s a Wairau River wine for every occasion.

The Most Impressive Holiday Grazing Boards Start With an Online Order

We’ve teamed up with FreshDirect to help with this year’s holiday menus. From grazing boards and hors d’oeuvres to dinner party entrees and show-stopping desserts, FreshDirect has the essentials to keep things stress-free for anyone hosting this season…

We’ve teamed up with FreshDirect to help with this year's holiday menus. From grazing boards and hors d'oeuvres to dinner party entrees and show-stopping desserts, FreshDirect has the essentials to keep things stress-free for anyone hosting this season. Order online or via their app to shop your go-to groceries.

Whether you’re throwing a potluck, gathering for carols, decorating cookies, or pulling out all the stops for the holiday party to end all holiday parties, no celebration is complete without a well-executed grazing board. While I love snacks of all varieties, a grazing board isn’t just about throwing some cheese on a platter and calling it a day. There’s an art to putting them together in a way that’s cohesive, suits everyone’s dietary needs, and of course, looks Instagramable. This may seem like many elements to consider, but fear not, by starting with an online order from FreshDirect you’ve taken out half the work.

7 Simple Ways to Transform Your Holiday Leftovers

We’re teaming up with our friends at Finish, the #1 recommended detergent in America by dishwasher brands*, to share some of our Test Kitchen’s best tips for reducing mess while hosting this holiday season.

Thanksgiving is everything the holidays sh…

We’re teaming up with our friends at Finish, the #1 recommended detergent in America by dishwasher brands*, to share some of our Test Kitchen's best tips for reducing mess while hosting this holiday season.

Thanksgiving is everything the holidays should be. It’s a time to gather with my nearest and dearest, flex my cooking chops, and of course, eat the best assortment of food. But, after days of grocery shopping, prepping, cooking, and hosting, all I want to do is relax on the couch—and the only thing I want to eat is leftovers..

8 Food52-Approved Essentials to Make Thanksgiving a Breeze

To make this year’s Thanksgiving extra special, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Finish, the #1 recommended detergent brand in America by dishwasher manufacturers*, to highlight some of our most essential products and tools.

As a cookbook author …

To make this year’s Thanksgiving extra special, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Finish, the #1 recommended detergent brand in America by dishwasher manufacturers*, to highlight some of our most essential products and tools.

As a cookbook author and recipe developer, I spend most of my time thinking about food: what I want to make, how to improve recipes, dishes I want to try, and how to make cooking more accessible. When it comes to the holidays, I’m menu planning and scheming months ahead to ensure the best possible day with the lowest stress levels. A key part of this process is making sure my kitchen has all the tools and gadgets it needs to make Thanksgiving prep as easy as pie. From roasting racks to storage containers, I’ve rounded up eight of my favorite go-to items that I’m sure will make your holidays the celebration that they should be.

These One-Pot Dinners Make Clean-Up So Easy

This holiday season, we’re teaming up with our friends at Finish, the #1 recommended dishwashing brand in America*, to share some of our favorite one-pot dinners that make cooking—and cleaning up—easy as can be.

There’s a reason one-pot (and pan!) m…

This holiday season, we’re teaming up with our friends at Finish, the #1 recommended dishwashing brand in America*, to share some of our favorite one-pot dinners that make cooking—and cleaning up—easy as can be.

There’s a reason one-pot (and pan!) meals have skyrocketed in popularity in the last few years. The tenets of these dishes are simple. They must come together in one cooking vessel, whether it be a Dutch oven, cast-iron skillet, or baking sheet. They must not have long ingredient lists—that would defeat the point—and, of course, they must be delicious.