Planning a romantic ocean getaway weekend. Of course we'll be dining out but I'm looking for some appetizer!
Answers: idea's to pair with wine for later in the evening. Keep it clean folks, we've been together 26 years and know how to entertain ourselves. Just looking for food idea's.
Chardonnay wine goes well with Cheese Fondues- Also if you do a red wine it would go well with Chocolate for dessert, that would work out well if you planned on a complete fondue dinner. Interesting ideas recieved from the Melting Pot.
Sauvignon Blanc goes well with Crab meat, so you can try a crab dip and wheat thins or type of cracker that appeals to you. Or do Cucumber rounds, which is simply a crab meat style dipa added to a slic of cucumber and a sliced olive topping it off.
Pinot Noir pairs well with stuffed Mushroom caps.
Merlot goes well with meatballs that have been marinated and cooked in bbq sauce, try serving them on toothpicks or even cocktail weenies.
White wine normally is paired with chicken, seafood,turkey or fish.Serve caviar or salmon pate with crackers or make simple pinwheel finger sandwiches with chicken and turkey
Make it cheesy. White and light-colored cheeses like mozzarella and gouda tend to be milder than cheeses like cheddar and Colby and pair well with fruit, so they will also pair well with white wines that have sweet or fruity notes.Make a simple fondue with gruyere or Swiss and some fresh bread or set up a cheese sampler tray with cheese from all over the world.
Go green. Green and light colored vegetables have fresh, crisp tastes and will complement white wine selections that share the same characteristics. Serve your guests miniature garden salads as appetizers or make sandwiches with fresh spinach and arugula leaves rolled around other veggies for a healthy and tasty meal starter.
Get exotic. Tropical fruits can be great accompaniments for dry white wines because their juicy flavorful taste will contrast the dry tartness of the wine. Buy a variety of fruits, like kiwi, mango, pineapple, papaya and star fruit, and make a tray with skewers for your guests to make their own appetizer kabobs.
Opt for something savory. White wines are sweeter than reds as a general rule so serving savory appetizers rather than sweet ones is a good way to ensure a bit of contrast between flavors.
try calimari,mozzerella sticks,oysters[rockafella]or any thing else you like.
