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100 Perfect Pairings: Small Plates to Serve with Wines You Love [Hardcover]

Jill Silverman Hough
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Book Description

April 12, 2010
The ideal pairing guide for wines of every kind

100 Perfect Pairings shows you how to spice up your anytime gatherings with delicious, creative small plates that make perfect companions your favorite wines. For anyone who ever wished that they had more options to go with their Chardonnay or Merlot than just a cube of cheese, this book presents 100 cosmopolitan, yet accessible recipes that put typical finger foods to shame.

From food writer and recipe developer Jill Silverman Hough, this book is packed with enticing appetizer options like Green Apple Caesar Salad and Peppercorn-Crusted Tuna. Organized by common wine varietals and illustrated with 40 lush color photos, 100 Perfect Pairings makes it a snap to match the perfect appetizer with your favorite wine.

  • Includes 100 sophisticated and satisfying recipes without fancy jargon or hard-to-find ingredients
  • Packaged in a small format that makes it perfect for gifts and for taking with you when you shop for food and wine
  • Offers pairings for perennial favorites like Chardonnay and Merlot, as well as lesser-known varietals like Voignier and Gewurtztraminer

Whether pairing with a white, a rose, or a red, 100 enticing recipes offer exciting alternatives to the run-of-the-mill cheese plate.


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Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

You love food. You love wine. To serve them together, with confidence, this is the perfect cookbook for you.

Sensational food and wine pairings don't require a sommelier's expertise. 100 Perfect Pairings makes them simple with a wide range of deliciously sophisticated but amazingly easy-to-make small plates to complement your favorite wines.

Written for everyday wine lovers, this savvy, friendly cookbook features 100 recipes organized by twelve popular varietals. Want to know what to serve with Chardonnay? Or Merlot? Or Zinfandel? Just turn to that chapter, make any one of the creative, delectable snacks and appetizers you find there, and serve it with your favorite wine. It's that easy.

Enjoy Smoked Trout Salad on Pumpernickel Toasts with Sauvignon Blanc; Gouda and Chutney Quesadillas with Gewürztraminer; and Pizza with Salami, Mozzarella, and Fresh Herbs with Syrah. But don't stop there—basic pairing advice is peppered throughout the book, so you can even develop your own perfect pairings.

Whether you're serving Pinot Grigio or Pinot Noir, hosting a big party or simply sharing a bottle of wine with friends, 100 Perfect Pairings delivers incredible dishes that make every pairing perfect!

From the Back Cover

The cookbook that makes pairing food and wine simple, enjoyable, and delicious.

Spice up your parties and get-togethers with delectable, creative small plates that make perfect companions for your favorite wines. Whether you're serving Chardonnay, Cabernet, or any of ten other popular varietals, these recipes offer enticing alternatives to cheese and crackers.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; 1 edition (April 12, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0470446315
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470446317
  • Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,739 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jill Silverman Hough is a cookbook author, food and wine writer, recipe developer, and culinary instructor whose forte is making food and cooking simple yet special. Her work has appeared in Bon Appétit, Cooking Light, Fine Cooking, Clean Eating, Napa Sonoma, and other magazines. Jill's cookbooks include "100 Perfect Pairings: Small Plates to Enjoy with Wines You Love" and "100 Perfect Pairings: Main Dishes to Enjoy with Wines You Love." Chock-full of delicious, easy recipes for everyday cooks, they make food and wine pairing fun, friendly, and absolutely unintimidating. Other book projects include developing the recipes for "Skinny Bitch in the Kitch," a New York Times best seller, contributing to Weight Watchers' "Shortcuts," and co-authoring "The Clean Plates Cookbook," due out in December 2012.

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
I have to admit - that I have totally defaced Jill Hough's wonderful "100 Perfect Pairings." Wendy T. Carroll  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
The recipes are precise and easy to follow. Louise A. Yenovkian  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
It's a must have for planning the perfect social occasion. K. Hill  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Creative small plate recipes, solid pairing advice April 16, 2010
Format:Hardcover
I really missed California as I was thumbing through Jill Silverman Hough's book,'100 Perfect Pairings.' Hough, a teacher and food writer from Napa, CA, has put together a book featuring dozens of easy yet artful recipes and provides just enough wine pairing information to enable a food lover to select a wine with confidence.

The recipes that caught my eye were my kind of food - simple to prepare, but had just one or two ingredients that vaulted them from "that tastes good" to "ooh, what's in there." The fresh corn with citrus butter, a match for Sauvignon Blanc, adds the zest of an orange, lemon and lime to unsalted butter. Cinnamon cream cheese sandwiches are recommended as an afternoon pairing with a glass of Gewurztraminer. Syrah is a match for a salami, mozzarella, walnut and herb topped pizza.

The recipes are the star of this book, but I absolutely loved the way the author presented several essential food and wine pairing tips in the sections 'A Really Brief Discussion of Food and Wine Pairing,' and 'Fine Tuning Tips.' This part of the book, just a short four pages, gives food and wine pairing novices many of the tools I teach at my food and wine pairing classes.

The book is small enough to keep in the kitchen or bring to the grocery store. 100 Perfect Pairings would make a great gift for a new bride, a housewarming gift for a friend who loves to entertain, or a solid culinary addition to a wine lover's bookcase.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Food Lover Review June 13, 2010
Format:Hardcover
I decided to purchase Jill's book while attending a cooking class given by her. I learned about the chemical changes that can occur between various wines, salt, sugar and acids. I was fascinated by the way ingredients in food could change my enjoyment of various wines. A group of friends gather once a week for a sampling of Jill's recipes and wine pairings. I am also thrilled with the small portion recipes that are well suited for 6 or less guests. I have been able to adapt the recipes to accommodate a larger party. The photos are stunning. The recipes are precise and easy to follow. The ingredients are not overwhelming and can be easily found in my pantry or at the grocery store. I have since purchased two more copies to give as gifts for family and friends who also enjoy food and wine. 100 Perfect Pairings: Small Plates to Enjoy with Wines You Love is a thumbs up!!!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Addition to my Kitchen June 12, 2010
Format:Hardcover
When I first get a cookbook - I sit down with a pen - and scrawl the word "try" near the recipes that intrigue me. I have to admit - that I have totally defaced Jill Hough's wonderful "100 Perfect Pairings." I can't wait to make my way through her book.

That said - here is my full disclosure!! I recently had the pleasure of taking a cooking class from Jill. The class was based on this little book and sprang from her love of food and wine - and the way they complement one another. Taking no credit for the idea - some foodie friends of mine and I decided to cook our way through Jill's book. We meet regularly and have tackled the recipes one-by-one starting with the very first recipe in the book.

Thus far, we have had a deliciously educational time. And for these reasons - the recipes are well-crafted and easy to read. They are not complex - but lay a foundation for further creativity. Jill spurs this on!! And the acid test?? The end product is reliable and delicious.

We took Jill's class - and bought the book to unravel the art of pairing wine and food. I have always thought of it as a mystery and a hard to learn skill. With Jill's guiding hand - we have learned what works, what doesn't work, what we like and most importantly, why we like it.

Love the book and recommend it as an addition to any cook's shelf. What a great gift for a young couple exploring the world of wine and food. On the other hand - I am a tried and true cook, caterer, cooking teacher and personal chef - and have found the book to be a very tasty morsel.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Demystifies wine and food pairing February 3, 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have had such fun reading 100 Perfect Pairings. It's organized by varietal, so if you grabbed a nice-looking bottle of Pinot Grigio the other day and now don't know what to do with it, you can just open up the book and try your hand at a spring vegetable and prosciutto tart. I particularly love the writing and all of the flavor hints. Last week, I was going to grill lamb chops for friends and serve them with a balsamic syrup. Since I had just gotten the book, I thought I'd consult it to see the recommendations. The author's reminder to aim not-so-sweet caused me to go with an herb rub instead. Delicious, and I felt like I was doing my bottle of wine some justice.

This book is for people who like to eat and drink but are still figuring out the nuances of different wines and how they go with food. Reading this book is a big shot of demystification.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars lovely afternoon June 18, 2010
By KParis
Format:Hardcover
I would recommend this book to anyone but perhaps in particular the pairing novice. Jill's recipe writing is always clear and concise. You feel that she is sitting in the room with you giving instruction and hints. Coupled with her clear and simple wine descriptions and why the foods included in the book pair well, you'll be on your way to pairing on your own. This little gem also works in reverse, you have a bottle of wine and what would go well with it. One a recent afternoon three friends and I paired six dishes with five wines and (with minor recommended in the book tweaks to two) they were indeed perfect pairings.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious recipes!
I took a class from Jill and immediately ordered these two books.....I think I was still in the class when ordering it on line. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Constance L. Chrysler
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for entertaining
This is a wonderful book for foodies and wine lovers. I wanted to learn more about wine and food pairings, and got this book before hosting a wine tasting. Read more
Published 6 months ago by cate
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for the WIne Lover
After living in SF for two years, my boyfriend and I became obsessed with wine. This book has helped us to try new wines and has really made for some great wine-and-cheese... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Megan
4.0 out of 5 stars The gift for the foodie who has everything...
Great little Christmas giftie for that foodie friend of yours who has every cook-book you can think of.

AND these fun paring books are great for wine lovers too!
Published 21 months ago by Ally
1.0 out of 5 stars pickled fish
If you don't love fish, you won't like this book. Almost every other recipe is with fish. This book isn't for you if you are looking for easy recipes. Read more
Published on April 3, 2011 by kc
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Pairing Book
This book will be very useful to me. I love wine, but don't always know what goes with what. I do often just drink what I like.
Published on November 2, 2010 by Debora J. Turman
5.0 out of 5 stars 100 Perfect Pairings
Great book that takes the mystery out of pairing food and wine. Good for use at home or as a perfect "hostess gift". Read more
Published on August 28, 2010 by WENDY STRACHAN
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for parties
This is a great little cookbook with so many fabulous recipes and the plus of informing you what wines go best with each dish. Read more
Published on June 8, 2010 by K. Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots to love
If you are one of those people who look at the wine list first and then choose a dish to pair with it, you're going to love this book. Read more
Published on May 7, 2010 by Carlacooks
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