Wine and Dine

Fall food and wine pairing ideas.
Brussels sprout hash with bacon and shallots paired with a smoky Shiraz from South Africa is just one of many food and wine pairing ideas offered at Cooks of Crocus Hill.

Cooks of Crocus Hill chef Mike Shannon and sommelier Leslee Miller offer some delectable fall food and wine pairings. Consider these selections for your next family feast.

  • Butternut squash soup paired with a creamy viognier from France.
  • Brussels sprout hash with bacon and shallots paired with a smoky shiraz from South Africa.
  • Sweet potatoes with Granny Smith apples paired with an easy-sipping California chardonnay.
  • Drunken apple pie paired with a cream-style sherry.

More menu ideas are shared regularly at cooking classes offered at Cooks of Crocus Hill in Edina. “Porkapalooza” and “Perfect Pairs for the Holidays” are two popular classes for food and wine enthusiasts. Shannon and Miller are a culinary and libation duo who make learning to cook both fun and fabulous. For recipes or to sign up for a food and wine pairing class, visit cooksofcrocushill.com.