Ground Turkey Picadillo is a lightened up version of the traditional Latin American dish made with ground beef. Serve it over rice or use it as a taco filling and enjoy!
Champagne Food Pairings
Wondering what food goes well with sparkling wine? I’ve got you covered with these amazing champagne food pairings!
Champagne has an effervescent quality to it that makes it perfect for pairing with rich dishes (like risotto) and fried foods since it cuts through the richness of the dish.
Here are some of what I consider to be the best pairings.
The BEST Champagne food pairings:
These delicious recipes pair perfectly with a glass of champagne or sparkling wine.
What snacks go well with sparkling wine?
- Popcorn
- Potato Chips
- Classic Potato Latkes
- Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado Appetizers
- Asiago Gougères (Cheese Puffs)
- Fennel & Salami Bites
You can even put together a full cheeseboard to pair with sparkling wines.
Crispy chicken dishes:
Crispy Baked Chicken
If you love Sour Cream & Onion potato chips, you’ll love this Crispy Baked Chicken recipe! Chicken breasts are coated with sour cream, then covered in crushed fried onions. Serve it all up with a lemon-chive sour cream sauce and you are in heaven!
Air Fried Chicken Tenders
Air Fried Chicken Tenders cook up golden & crispy on the outside, but juicy inside. The best part is they can be made in under 20 minutes with just 6-ingredients. A parmesan breadcrumb coating makes them extra delicious.
Creamy Dishes
Lemon Risotto Recipe with Mascarpone Cheese
This is a totally luxurious Lemon Risotto recipe. Swirled with with creamy mascarpone cheese, it’s rich, creamy, and tangy – Its bright flavor makes a perfect vegetarian entrée or a delicious side dish.
Creamy Tomato Risotto Recipe
This creamy tomato risotto features all the flavors of your favorite caprese salad. Fresh tomatoes, basil and melty mozzarella cheese combine with the creamy risotto. Finished off with a balsamic glaze drizzle.
Mushroom based dishes
Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Mousse
This Mushroom Risotto topped with an optional dollop of truffle mousse is rich, creamy and totally decadent. It’s a delicious side dish that pairs well with beef or chicken.
Mushroom Pate
This Walnut Mushroom Pate recipe is the perfect addition to a charcuterie platter when paired with crispy crostini. It’s a delicious, vegetarian pate with a creamy texture that packs so much flavor!
Looking for more white wine food pairings, be sure to check out my favorite foods that pair with Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Riesling too.
My newest recipes that pair with champagne:
Easy Pad Kee Mao Recipe (Pork Drunken Noodles)
Pad Kee Mao, also known as Drunken Noodles, is a traditional Thai dish with ground pork, wide rice noodles and plenty of fresh basil. Doused in a sauce typical of Thai cuisine which is perfectly balanced with heat, tanginess and sweetness – coming from Thai chiles, rice wine vinegar and sweet soy sauce.
Spicy Shrimp Sushi Bowl (Easy 30-Minute Recipe!)
Easy homemade Shrimp Sushi Bowls feature spicy marinated shrimp, wasabi sauce, and all of the fresh toppings you want. Served together over brown rice, these deconstructed sushi bowls are perfect for both lunch and dinner and can be made in under 30-minutes!
Beet Risotto with Goat Cheese
Beet Risotto with Goat Cheese is a delicious dish that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day but craveable every day of the year!
Easy Seafood Paella Recipe with Saffron Aioli
This Seafood Paella recipe is served with a quick & easy saffron aioli and brimming with shrimp, clams, chicken & chorizo. It’s an impressive yet low-key Spanish dish that’s perfect for parties!
Easy Apple Galette Recipe with Premade Pie Crust
This rustic Apple Galette can be assembled in just 10-minutes using a store-bought refrigerated pie crust. It’s a delicious dessert made even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
