12 Best Recipes to Pair with Pinot Noir (2024)

Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken

"This is the kind of recipe that you just throw together," says Nancy. "No need to truss or fuss. Pop it into a very hot oven and it is ready in a hurry."

Oregon Salmon Patties

This unadorned recipe comes from the Oregon coast. For the full Pacific Northwest experience, pair it up with a Pinot Noir from Oregon's Willamette Valley. "Excellent recipe for canned or fresh salmon patties," says JONNYLEN.

Portobello Penne Pasta Casserole

Portabello mushrooms, chopped spinach, mozzarella, and penne pasta combine to create a hearty casserole. "DELICIOUS!" raves MA McBridges. "The portobello mushrooms have a very distinct flavor."

Juli's Fool-Proof Rib Roast

Beef rib roast is rubbed with simple seasonings, roasted, and served with onions and potatoes roasted in the pan drippings. "Can't go wrong with this easy roast," says Betty Soup. "It's perfect for holiday dinners with family."

Poulet de Provencal

Chicken breast sizzle with balsamic vinegar and browned mushrooms and topped with melted provolone cheese. "A simple, scrumptious recipe, worthy of company," says Saveur. And so simple to put together.

Moroccan-Style Stuffed Acorn Squash

"Vegetables, garbanzos, raisins and couscous in a lovely Moroccan broth taste delicious inside butter and brown sugar-brushed acorn squash," says TRUCKERDOO. "You can experiment with different vegetables. Feel free to be creative with your amounts. I usually freestyle and end up with leftover stuffing mixture, which tastes great on its own the next day."

Grilled Tuna

Fresh grilled tuna steaks are seasoned with olive oil and a splash of lime juice, so nothing stands in the way of the flavor of the grilled fish. "There is nothing better than a great tasting meal that only takes a few minutes to cook and prep," says jolissi. "You better believe I will make this again.

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

Meaty, flavorful portobello mushrooms are prepped with red bell peppers, garlic, onion powder,and olive oil, and grilled over indirect heat. "Five stars!," says naples34102. "Perfect and memorable in so many ways! I used a mix of yellow, red and green peppers for additional color. So pretty! Sure, these can easily be popped in the oven, but grilling them adds such a nice, smoky flavor."

Roasted Duck

Duck is given a quick rub down with salt, pepper, and paprika and then roasted, basted occasionally with butter. "Love, love, love this recipe," raves Ronnie. "It was delicious. I will now make duck often, and not just for special occasions."

Cedar Planked Salmon

Salmon fillets marinate in rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, green onions, ginger, and garlic before hitting the grill. "This is the best way to have salmon, hands down," says HDCarleton. "SO good!

Beef Bourguignon I

Marinate the beef chuck roast in Pinot Noir, a splash of brandy, aromatic veggies, and a bay leaf. Then slow cook it with a little bacon, onions, and mushrooms until the meat is super tender. "Do yourself a favor and cook this very sexy meal," says topfuel. "You will be rewarded with a bouquet of satiny flavors."

Veal Chop with Portabello Mushrooms

Veal chops and portobello mushrooms, beautifully complemented by a rosemary and red wine reduction. "I absolutely love this recipe," says shibbidyshank, "And my fiancé just loves 'the wine and mushroom sauce meat thing.' It's quick, easy, and a hit every time!"

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