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Asparagus panna cotta savory with asparagus jelly and shrimp

Hearty asparagus panna cotta with asparagus jelly and prawns on a cream-colored plate, Rosé de Provence glass, Parisian bistro setting

When patisserie moves into the kitchen – technology meets the season If you think wine with food on the avant-garde side, here is a recipe that elegantly dissolves the boundaries between savory cuisine and dessert craftsmanship. A savoury asparagus panna cotta is not a gimmick, but a sophisticated technique: asparagus cream, stabilized with gelatine, produces […]

White asparagus with zander en papillote and caper butter

White asparagus with zander en papillote and caper butter, parcel opened on a white plate, Riesling white wine glass, Bavarian farmer's table

Steam cooking in a packet – intensity through simplicity Combining wine and food is a particularly subtle task with zander en papillote. Cooking in a parcel – en papillote – is one of the gentlest preparation methods: Fish and vegetables cook in their own steam, no flavor escapes, no moisture is lost. The zander remains […]

Green asparagus with scallops and pea puree

Green asparagus with scallops and pea puree on a cream-colored plate, Pouilly-Fumé white wine glass, Parisian bistro setting

Spring from the sea – a combination with depth Finding the right wine pairing for scallops is one of the best tasks in the world of food pairing. In this case, wine with food means finding a wine that understands the iodine-sweet caramelization of a perfectly seared scallop, without losing the herbaceous intensity of the […]

Asparagus carpaccio raw with parmesan and lemon oil

Asparagus carpaccio raw with parmesan shavings and lemon oil on a cream-colored plate, Pinot Grigio white wine glass, northern Italian marble setting

Raw, simple, radically good – asparagus in its purest form If you want to combine wine and food, the first thing you might think about raw asparagus carpaccio is: What is there actually to accompany it? The answer is surprising. Raw white asparagus, sliced wafer-thin, has an intensity and a crisp bitterness that never comes […]

White asparagus with poached lobster and Maltaise sauce

White asparagus with poached lobster and Maltaise sauce on a cream-colored plate, Grüner Veltliner white wine glass, northern Italian marble setting

The festive dish par excellence – when asparagus season becomes a celebration Wine with food in its most festive form: white asparagus with poached lobster and Maltaise sauce is not an everyday recipe, but an occasion. The Maltaise sauce – a hollandaise refined with the juice and zest of blood-orange Maltese oranges – has a […]

Green asparagus with chicken breast and lemon butter

Green asparagus with chicken breast and lemon butter, close-up on white plate, Pinot Blanc white wine glass, Bavarian farm table

Spring classics without detours – down-to-earth yet elegant Finding the right wine pairing for a dish that seems uncomplicated at first glance is an art in itself. Pairing wine and food here means finding a wine that understands the lightness of the chicken, respects the herbaceous intensity of the green asparagus and complements the lemon […]

White asparagus in the oven with a Parmesan herb crust

White asparagus in the oven with a Parmesan herb crust on a rustic wooden board, Silvaner white wine glass, Bavarian farmhouse table

A new take on baked asparagus – crispy, spicy, irresistible Combining wine and food starts with the question: What makes this dish special? In the case of oven-baked asparagus with a Parmesan herb crust, the answer is clear: the roasted aromas. The oven transforms the asparagus in a way that cooking and blanching never can […]

Green asparagus with tuna tataki and sesame dressing

Green asparagus with tuna tataki and sesame dressing on a dark slate plate, Albariño white wine glass, Spanish tapas bar setting

When Asia meets spring – a dish with cosmopolitan flair Finding the right wine to accompany a dish with Japanese influences is one of the most exciting tasks in the world of food pairing. Pairing wine and food here means finding a wine that can cope with umami, sesame, soy sauce and the iodine-fresh character […]

White asparagus with pork fillet and morel sauce

White asparagus with pork fillet medallions and morel sauce, sauce is poured, Pinot Gris white wine glass, Bavarian farmhouse table

Forest scent meets spring freshness – a combination with depth Anyone looking for wine with food in its most complex form will come across a combination that combines season with season: white asparagus and morels are both heralds of spring, both with an earthy character that is expressive despite their delicacy. The pork fillet – […]

Green asparagus with rocket pesto and ricotta crostini

Green asparagus with rocket pesto and ricotta crostini on a rustic wooden board, Vermentino white wine glass, Tuscan trattoria setting

Mediterranean lightness – a dish for the first warm day of spring Combining wine and food works best when the wine and dish come from the same cultural area. This recipe is a song of praise to Ligurian cuisine: green asparagus, the herbaceous and bitter characteristics of which are enhanced with a spicy rocket pesto, […]

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