Whats better than a night in with some good snacks and tasty wine? Warmer, longer, days tend to lead to relaxing nights. Whether your are seeing some friends or having a quiet night in, here are some delicious snack ideas to pair with your favorite wine.
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Snacks for your Wine
Poke or sushi
Enjoying some seafood? Pair it with a nice white wine and you got yourself a laid back and tasty scene. Check out this simple Poke recipe. Its easy enough to make ahead of time and is great on its own or with crackers. Not able to make your own sushi, pick it up.
Beef kabobs – cheese & crackers
Mini beef skewers make a delicious accompaniment to a nice bottle of red. Cheese and crackers plated nice look fancy and take little effort. Yet this combo is timeless.
A hearty loaf of Bread
A fresh loaf of bread sliced or chunked with or without olive oil or bruschetta makes for a filling snack. Wildgrain has some tasty options, click here for a quick review on their subscription bread service. Different loaves allow you to try different pairings with your favorite beverage.
Pulled pork sliders
If you love pulled pork, this easy recipe paired with your favorite vino is sure to please. Serving pulled pork on mini rolls keeps the mess down too.
Salmon & capers on crackers
This one is easy. Just peel open some smoked salmon, open a jar of capers, get some crackers; and simply pour and enjoy.
Wine and Snacks
Most likely at this point you know what snacks pair well with your favorite vino. The above suggestions are there if you are looking to turn it up a notch. Some simple planning can make for a fun and delicious night.
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