Pasta-Vegetarian
Smoky Grilled Eggplant
Wine Pairings: Syrah/ShirazThis would make the perfect appetizer or side to practically anything Mediterranean-inspired.
Summer Citrus Avocado Salad
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhitesThis salad would pair perfectly with a light fish dish, like Grilled Dill-Mustard Salmon, or a juicy grilled chicken, like Blackberry-Glazed Grilled Chicken recipe.
Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Shells
Wine Pairings: SangioveseYou can stuff the shells the night before and pop them in the refrigerator. Top with the sauce and cheese when you’re ready to bake.
Grilled Summer Vegetables
Wine Pairings: Syrah/ShirazLightly charred and flavorful, this recipe is a delicious cookout side or vegetarian entree. It’s perfect for mid-late summer, when all sorts of veggies are coming into season, and it’s too hot to turn on the oven. The peppers, summer squash, onions, mushrooms, and corn are the best vegetables to grill and cut into similar-sized pieces and skewered, they all cook at about the same rate.
Zucchini Tomato Casserole
Wine Pairings: Rich Round WhitesCalling all vegetarians: this casserole is for you! Slices of zucchini and tomatoes are layered with a cheesy filling and baked into bubbly perfection. It’s all-veggie, and it’s all good.
Pear and Walnut Flatbread
Wine Pairings: Other WhiteThis recipe is so easy – made extra delicious with caramelized onions, Gorgonzola, and finished with balsamic glaze.
Walnut and Lentil Bolognese
Wine Pairings: Bordeaux Blend RedBoldly flavored, super hearty and incredibly easy, this bolognese recipe takes your plant-based eating goals to new heights.
Kung Pao Tofu
Wine Pairings: Other WhiteWith crunchy cashews and lots of veggies doused in a healthy dose of spicy Kung Pao sauce, this quick vegetarian recipe really hits the spot.
Spicy White Bean Stew With Broccoli Rabe
Wine Pairings: Rich Round WhitesVegetarian by nature, but feel free to start the pot with sausage, slab bacon or leftover ham if you’re feeling more omnivorous.
Penne alla Norma
Wine Pairings: Medium Racy RedsThis classic Sicilian pasta dish combines eggplant, tomatoes, and basil. Put a dollop of ricotta cheese on each plate to stir in for a creamy consistency.
Pasta with Pecorino and Pepper
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhitesPecorino cheeses are hard Italian cheeses made from sheep’s milk. The name “pecorino” derives from pecora which means sheep in Italian.
Crispy Mushrooms With Creamy White Beans and Kale
Wine Pairings: Pinot NoirIf you’ve ever tried maitake mushrooms, then you already know this, but they have an unbelievably rich flavor and aroma of piney forest floor and fresh fallen leaves. This recipe celebrates everything we love about them.
Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Wine Pairings: Medium Racy RedLarge portobello mushroom caps, grilled with pesto sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheese, make a delicious main course and can be served atop torn salad greens for a complete meal.
Poached Eggs Caprese
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhitesWho doesn’t love breakfast for dinner? Try this delicious dish inspired by eggs Benedict with mozzarella, tomatoes, and pesto.
Quick Eggplant and Mushroom Pappardelle
Wine Pairings: Full Robust RedsA super easy pasta dish to prepare on a busy day, Quick Eggplant and Mushroom Pappardelle is a crowd-pleaser! A bit sweet, a bit spicy, a bit earthy – it has a mouth-watering combination of flavors.
Carrot Ginger Soup
Wine Pairings: Rich Round WhitesThis carrot ginger soup has a perfect balance of sweetness and savoriness, and is loaded with healthy ingredients. Made from fresh carrots, ginger, onion, broth and a hint of spices, it’s also dairy-free and vegan.
Spinach and Three Cheese Manicotti
Wine Pairings: SangioveseCreamy and rich spinach with three cheese ricotta stuffed pasta covered with marinara and topped with more melty cheese.
Ribollita
Wine Pairings: SangioveseThis (vegetarian!) Italian classic is about as comforting as it gets, packed with hearty greens, meaty beans, and plenty of rich olive oil and umami-packed Parmesan.
Gruyere Grilled Cheese w/ Caramelized Onions & Mustard
Wine Pairings: Other WhiteThe star of the show in this Gruyere grilled cheese? It’s not the cheese. It’s the mustard. Specifically, old style whole grain mustard from Maille from France. It takes this Gruyere grilled cheese sandwich from ordinary to extraordinary.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Miso-Tahini Sauce
Wine Pairings: Medium Racy RedsThis addictive three-ingredient sauce can go on anything. Make a double batch and spoon the extras over just about any meat, your next grain bowl, or thin it out with a little extra vinegar and use it as a salad dressing.
Sauteed Asparagus in Spicy White Wine Sauce
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon Blanc10 minutes recipe of a melt-in-your-mouth asparagus in a spicy, lemony, garlicky and buttery white wine sauce.
Grilled Pizza
Wine Pairings: SangioveseIf you’re craving brick-oven crispy pizza crust, you can get the same results right a home with grilled pizza.
Em’s Simple Summer Squash
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo, Rhone Blend RedAmazing as a side dish or over your favorite pasta.
Ina Garten’s Greek Salad
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhitesSo easy and delicious, it just might become your favorite summer go to salad.
Warm Potato Salad with Herbs
Wine Pairings: Medium Racy RedsA great way to use fresh spring herbs! Enjoy as an accompaniment to grilled veggies and burgers.
Chopped Spring Salad
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhitesThis dressing is also great as a dip, and most of the vegetables listed here can be left in bigger pieces and treated as crudités instead.
Italian Salad
Wine Pairings: Italian WhiteA delicious and healthy Italian Salad with a perfect herb dressing and plenty of veggies. This easy dinner salad is easy to customize to add your favorites.
Garlic Roasted Vegetable Pasta
Wine Pairings: Medium Racy RedsA quick and easy meatless main or healthy side dish, your family will love this vegetarian Garlic Roasted Vegetable Pasta.
Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta & Beans)
Wine Pairings: SangiovesePerfect for those dreary winter evenings when you want something fast and delicious, this soup comes together in no time, and it’s super adaptable.
Austrian Spaetzle with cheese and caramelized onion (KasNocken)
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhitesThis is an Austrian’s answer to Mac and Cheese. Totally wonderful and, as a bonus, vegetarian! One taste and you’ll want to move to Austria.
Acorn Squash Lasagna
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisRicotta cheese and pureed acorn squash make a creamy, lightly sweet filling for this unique fall lasagna. Using no-boil noodles makes the preparation quicker by a half-hour.
Easy Italian Pasta Salad
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhiteA super easy Italian pasta salad with pasta, juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red onion, salami, olives, herbs, and a drench of quick homemade Italian dressing.
Grilled White Pizza with Heirloom Tomatoes
Wine Pairings: SangioveseWith a simple ricotta base and a sprinkling of mozzarella cheese, this white pie is a delicious way to highlight flavorful heirloom tomatoes.
Simple Carbonara
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhiteHumble ingredients - eggs, noodles, cheese, and pork - combine to create glossy, glorious pasta carbonara.
Mushroom Tarts with Poached Eggs
Wine Pairings: Pinot NoirTop anything with a poached egg and it becomes a simple meal. These mushroom tarts are no exception. Light and crisp flaky pastry forms the base for these sweet and savory treats of onion jam (use store bought for convenience) and mushrooms.
Grilled Eggplant & Tomatoes with Parmesan-Basil Crumbs
Wine Pairings: TempranilloBread crumbs tossed with fresh basil and lots of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to create a great topping for tender grilled vegetables.
Pomodori Con Riso
Wine Pairings: SangiovesePomodori con Riso is a very typical and popular summer dish in the Roman area.
Pasta with Vodka Sauce and Sausage
Wine Pairings: SangioveseThis recipe is easy and the meal is quick to make. Perfect for a homemade weeknight meal.
Provencal Eggs Baked in Tomatoes
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancThe roasted tomatoes are both sweet and savory. The egg absorbs the flavors, delivering a herbaceous punch with every bite.
Creamy Tortellini Soup
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancA little roux and a splash of milk makes it super creamy, soul-warming, and of course, comforting.
Orecchiette with Broccoli Raab (Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa)
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancOrecchiette are an ear-shaped pasta prevalent in southern Italy, especially Apulia, and are often paired with greens or vegetables such as broccoli, broccoli raab, and cauliflower.
Israeli Couscous Salad w/ Asparagus and Feta
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, RoseA tasty way to use fresh summer herbs and veggies from the garden or farmer’s market. This would be a great side dish with Grilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken, or toss in Grilled Shrimp for an all-in-one meal!
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
Wine Pairings: MalbecThere’s nothing better than a warm bowl of chili on a cold night. This Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili recipe is hearty, delicious, easy to make, and naturally vegan and gluten-free (if using quinoa).
Brie Quesadilla with Jalapeno Raspberry Jam
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisThis recipe is an easy and delicious appetizer or simple dinner, especially when paired with a crisp Italian white wine.
Slow-cooker Italian Wedding Soup
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisThis rich and satisfying soup is filled with meatballs, pasta, and vegetables and simmered in the slow cooker to give the flavors all day to blend.
Bucatini al Ragu Estivo (Bucatini in Summery Pork Ragu)
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, SangioveseA traditional Sicilian dish. In winter, use canned Italian plum tomatoes instead of fresh, and substitute red wine for the white.
Linguine with Sage and Chicken
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisDelicious! A very light chicken and pasta dish with wonderful undertones of sage.
Quinoa Salad with pears, baby spinach and chickpeas
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancQuinoa adds protein and heft to simple green salads- perfect for lunch or a light supper. Use pears or apples in this recipe- either one will work.
Tirolese Canederli (Traditional Dumpling Soup)
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisAlto Adige cooking draws as heavily from its Germanic roots as it does from its Italian heritage. Most of the dishes are hearty and come from the peasants of the region. Over many years, the residents of this autonomous region in Italy have created a unique blend of the two cuisines. Speck ham, originally considered “poor man’s fare” is now considered a highly prized delicacy.“Knodel” are one of the typical bread “gnocchi” from Alto Adige. A typical first course which can be eaten in soup or dry. It is considered a dish typical of peasant cooking because it made use of stale bread.
Butternut Squash Soup
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancHere’s a quick, light and creamy soup that warm you on a cool fall night. Add some hearty whole grain bread and a tossed salad to make a very satisfying meal.
Grilled Corn with Cilantro-Lime Butter
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancA great side dish for any summer BBQ! The tanginess of the lime and the freshness of the cilantro take corn on the cob over the top.
Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayRoast until puckered and browned around the edges, the cavities still moist with a very small amount of liquid in them. The roasting time will vary, according to the juiciness of the tomatoes. The balsamic drizzle is optional, but adds to the meaty, rich flavor.
Grilled Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onions
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancKnown as a ‘bikini’ in Barcelona, grilled cheese is a worldwide comfort food. Adding a bit of quince paste, a classic Spanish cheese accompaniment, gives this classic sandwich an elevated status. The smaller size makes them a perfect choice for an appitizer, but they will also work as a simple dinner with a salad.
Barbecue Portobello Quesadillas
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayThis smoky mushroom-filled quesadilla is reminiscent of pulled pork. A touch of chipotle chile pepper adds extra heat. Serve with coleslaw and guacamole.
Italian Style Stuffed Bell Peppers
Wine Pairings: SangioveseIf you only want to use one type of meat you could use either just Italian sausage or just ground beef. The recipe will work just fine either way you make it.
Spicy Pan-Fried Noodles
Wine Pairings: RieslingGarlicky, gingery and as spicy as you dare to make it, this Asian-influenced pan-fried noodle dish comes together in minutes. If you can’t find the Chinese egg noodles (also called Hong Kong-style noodles), you can make this with rice noodles or soba.
Lemon Asparagus Risotto
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancThe bright, fresh flavors of asparagus and lemon permeate this creamy rice dish, and pair perfectly with crisp, citrusy Sauvignon Blanc. Serve this as a main dish or with white fish or shellfish.
Acorn Squash Filled with Savory Spinach
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayThis is an excellent and different way to prepare acorn squash, which is generally given the sweet treatment.
Spring Vegetable Soup
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisWelcome Springtime with this healthy, flavor-packed and satisfying recipe for Spring Vegetable Soup.
Portuguese Tomato Rice
Wine Pairings: TempranilloLike many Portuguese rice dishes, this can be made quite wet and soupy, or firmer and more like risotto, depending on what you are serving it with. It’s better soupy with fish, but thicker and creamier if it’s to go with chicken or sausage.
Gnocchi with Zucchini Ribbons & Parsley Brown Butter
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancFor this recipe, convenient store-bought potato gnocchi are tossed with delicate ribbons of zucchini, shallots and cherry tomatoes that have all been sautéed in nutty browned butter.
Skillet Cauliflower Gratin
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancNonfat milk and a bit of sharp Cheddar combine to make a rich sauce without all the butter usually found in gratins.
Pumpkin Lasagna with Ricotta and Swiss Chard
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayWe paired this with Louis Latour Pouilly-Fuisse, Burgundy, France - Premium Wine of the Month Club, November 2011
Curried Eggplant With Tomatoes and Basil
Wine Pairings: Tempranillo, Rhone Blend RedServe this fresh, summery dish with plain yogurt to balance out the warming curry sauce.
Grilled Pizza with Asparagus, Scallions & Fontina
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayThis makes a delicious vegetarian dinner utilizing springs bounty of asparagus, or cut into small squares to make a great spring or summer hors d’oeuvre.
Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers
Wine Pairings: Malbec, Rhone Blend Red, SyrahServe these quick black bean burgers on a bun with a hot sauce-spiked ketchup, spinach leaves, tomato slice, a slice of Monterey Jack cheese, avocado slices, and onion for a tasty and nutritious entrée.
Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad with Parsley Vinaigrette
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, RoseThis salad is the perfect pasta for summer BBQs, potlucks or picnics. The medley of grilled vegetables and parsley vinaigrette bring so much flavor to this seemingly simple dish.
Kale Caesar Salad with Polenta Croutons
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayThis has a great garlic kick to the homemade caesar dressing, and the polenta ‘croutons’ make this a filling dish.
Simple Crepes
Wine Pairings: SparklingCrepes are easier to make than you think. These French street-food staples can be dressed up with sweet or savory toppings and any number of flavorful fillings.
Garlic Parmesan Grits with Leek and Mushroom Saute
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayThis recipe for Garlic Parmesan Grits with Leeks and Mushrooms is the perfect thing to make if you are looking for meatless dinner ideas. Southern grits are the quintessential Southern comfort food.
Peruvian Quinoa Tabbouleh
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancThis a filling and relatively easy dish that’s full of fiber, protein and colorful vegetable goodness. Add shrimp or chicken sausage if you prefer a non-vegetarian option.
Penne With Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Mozzarella
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancFor a different twist, sprinkle with fresh mint instead of basil for an unexpected hint of cool, tingly flavor.
Pappardelle alla Bolognese (Pasta with Meat Sauce)
Wine Pairings: SangioveseThis rich, robust meat sauce is elegantly rustic. Add the pappardelle and the comfort factor is accentuated. Narrow lasagne noodles or wide fettuccine can be used in place of the pappardelle.
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burger
Wine Pairings: Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotPortobellos are perfect for burgers, whether you are vegetarian or not. The cap of this ginormous cremini is the perfect size and shape of a burger. The mushroom is meaty and juicy and umami-y.
Cheese-Stuffed Grilled Peppers
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancThis is a great snack at backyard barbecues, and can be made using all types of medium-sized peppers: As the peppers blister, the cheese mixture tucked inside turns warm and gooey.
Garlic Roasted Mushrooms with Pasta
Wine Pairings: Rhone Blend RedFeaturing garlic roasted mushrooms accented with herbs, this rustic pasta dish is earthy, satisfying, and simple to prepare.
Roasted Butternut Squash and Bacon Pasta
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisSmoky bacon compliments the richness of butternut squash in this casserole to create a dish that can be enjoyed right away or prepared ahead for a party or weeknight meals
Tomato, Cucumber, & Avocado Salad
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancThis tomato, cucumber, avocado salad is an easy, healthy, flavorful salad. It’s crunchy, fresh and simple to make. It’s a family favorite and ready in less than 15 minutes.
Crispy Truffle Kale Chips
Wine Pairings: Pinot NoirTruffles are an underground version of mushrooms, and their oil adds a rich earthy flavor to vegetables. Try not to eat the whole tray as these are wonderfully addictive!
Zuppa di Cipolla al Vino Rosso (Wine-Laced Onion Soup)
Wine Pairings: SangioveseFew soups are as warming in the cold of winter as this Piedmontese classic. While the soup takes about 45 minutes to be ready, the active time in the kitchen is much less: the onions cook down by themselves.
Spanish Roasted Red Pepper, Almond and Manchego Cheese Flatbreads
Wine Pairings: Other WhiteServe these warm flatbreads with a glass of Rías Baixas Albariño.
Catalan Coca (Spanish Pizza)
Wine Pairings: TempranilloThere may not be tomatoes or cheese, but this Catalan coca (Spanish pizza) is one tasty slice.
Big Italian Salad
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisPart green salad, part antipasto salad, this recipe combines lettuce, celery, onion, peperoncini, olives and cherry tomatoes--all tossed in a dressing made with olive oil, vinegar and a little mayonnaise.
Lemony Broccoli and Chickpea Rigatoni
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancThis is quick and healthy pasta with chickpeas in a piquant lemon-Parmesan cheese sauce perfect for a vegetarian weeknight dinner.
Patatas Bravas (crisped spicy potatoes)
Wine Pairings: SparklingThe quintessential tapas dish! Serve this classic Spanish dish as an appetizer or as a side.
Roasted Asparagus and Tomato Penne Salad with Goat Cheese
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancSpring means asparagus! This is a great way to use asparagus, tomatoes, and lettuce in a change of pace meatless dish.
Lemon Gnocchi with Spinach and Peas
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancThe zing of fresh lemon enhances both the peas' sweetness and the natural flavor of the spinach. The whole quick, creamy dish is bolstered by soft pillows of potato gnocchi.
Brussels Sprouts & Lentil Soup
Wine Pairings: Tempranillo, MalbecA wonderful winter dish to warm you up. This Brussels sprout and lentil soup is surprisingly tasty and fulfilling.
Spanish Potato Omelet
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancThere’s nothing too fancy about this rustic Spanish style omelet, just lots of hearty goodness from crispy fried potatoes and onions. Chopped tomatoes and green onions lend even more flavor and color.
Hollandaise Sauce for Fish, Salmon, or Asparagus
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancHollandaise sauce is a rich, lemony sauce made with butter and eggs, most famously served with eggs Benedict, but is wonderful with fish or vegetables.
Parmesan Peas
Wine Pairings: Pinot Gris/GrigioThis Parmesan Peas is made with just a few simple ingredients and makes a perfectly delicious side dish for any meal!
Tuscan Bean Soup with Asiago Toasts
Wine Pairings: SangioveseThis hearty Tuscan Bean Soup is so warming and nourishing, it’s sure to get you through the cold winter months.
Artichoke Gratinata
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancTo prepare a dish au gratin or as a gratinata is to finish it with a generous sprinkling of cheese, breadcrumbs and butter prior to baking. A gratinata often includes bechamel sauce, as well, which coats the ingredients before they’re placed in a casserole dish and topped.
Sweet Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancThese little tarts are inspired by French pissaladière, from the sweet caramelized onions to the pastry crust. But these are softer and sweeter, with the sweetness of the onions enhanced with caramelized brown sugar, and the tang of the fresh goat cheese grounded in the earthiness of thyme. They are crisp and gooey and sweet and savory.
Smoky Butternut Squash Soup
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayThis creamy soup gets a little smoky heat from canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, but then gets cooled down with a swirl of crème fraîche.
Mushroom Ragu
Wine Pairings: Pinot NoirThe earthy flavor of mushrooms is a delicious addition to the dinner table. Spoon over a steak or toss with pasta or rice.
Saffron Farfalle
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisPair this Saffron Farfalle with an Italian Pinot Grigio for a wonderful mid-week meal.
Caramelized Fig and Ricotta Crostini
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayToasted baguette slices topped with ricotta cheese, caramelized fresh figs, pistachios, and a drizzle of honey.