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Great Wines for Everyday Meals

April 01, 2010
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A great wine pairing doesn't require a special occasion. Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library TV shares his picks for 10 of your favorite Cooking Light dinner recipes, from Chicken and Broccoli Casserole to Classic Meat Loaf.
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Quick Pizza Margherita

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Expand your palette by pairing an earthy rose with our simple yet flavorful margherita pizza.

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Garden-Style Lasagna

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Bring out the freshness of this veggie-packed lasagna with an unusual white wine varietal.

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Classic Meat Loaf

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Complement the bold flavors of meat loaf with a spicy, vibrant Zinfandel from California.

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All-American Chili

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If you think a couple of ice-cold brewskis are the only drink you can serve with traditional beef chili–think again.

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Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

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Bring out the classic flavors of this comforting casserole with a $15 white wine from Australia.

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Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce

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Learn why Gary selects a bold German Riesling to pair with the mustard sauce in this easy weeknight dish.

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Champion Chicken Parmesan

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Pair a subtly spiced Italian red wine with a classic Italian favorite.

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Beef Stroganoff

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Discover why an exciting and budget-friendly Rhone Valley wine pairs so well with classic beef stroganoff.

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Classic Beef Pot Roast

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Discover which South African cabernet sauvignon goes splendidly with this hearty pot roast.

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Beef, Cheese, and Noodle Bake

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Learn all about the classic Spanish wine that goes great with this humble noodle dinner.

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    1 of 10 Quick Pizza Margherita
    2 of 10 Garden-Style Lasagna
    3 of 10 Classic Meat Loaf
    4 of 10 All-American Chili
    5 of 10 Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
    6 of 10 Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce
    7 of 10 Champion Chicken Parmesan
    8 of 10 Beef Stroganoff
    9 of 10 Classic Beef Pot Roast
    10 of 10 Beef, Cheese, and Noodle Bake

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