Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold day. This great recipe is richly flavored with a ham bone and beans. It’s an easy dinner that takes less than 10 minutes of hands-on time.
Zinfandel Food Pairings
Wondering what are the BEST Zinfandel food pairings?
I’ve got you covered with this handy guide!
Zinfandel is a great choice if you tend to enjoy sweeter red wines, rather than acidic and “dry” wines, like Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, which are heavy in tannins and other flavor compounds.
Zinfandel is great paired with spicy, zesty dishes like tacos, BBQ, and meaty pastas.
The sweetness will help counterbalance the spice, and clear your palate between each bite.
Bottles to try:
Many Zinfandels are made in California, with some of my particular favorites being from Turley and Rombauer.
The BEST Zinfandel food pairings:
- Brisket
- Short Ribs
- Cioppino
- Chili
- Beef Stew
- Pot Roast
- Pizza
- Broiled Lamb Chops
- Burgers
- Chicken
- Sweet Potato Tacos
- Pasta with Meat Sauce
- Black Beans
- Portobello Mushrooms
- Eggplant Parmesan
More Zinfandel food pairings:
These delicious recipes pair perfectly with a glass of Zinfandel:
Creamy Spicy Pasta
This quick and easy Creamy Spicy Pasta recipe tosses your favorite pasta in a rich and smoky Cajun-inspired cream sauce. It comes together in less than 30 minutes, making it easy to whip up a batch whenever you’re craving a comforting pasta dinner with a kick!
Turkey Pumpkin Chili
This easy Turkey Pumpkin Chili is deliciously rich & creamy. Made with ground turkey, pumpkin puree, pinto & kidney beans and your favorite chili spices. It will be on your table in 30-minutes! With options to make it on the stove top, in the slow cooker or in the Instant Pot.
Cheeseburger Soup with Pickles & Bun Croutons
A big bowl of Cheeseburger Soup has everything you love about a classic hamburger. Made with tender ground beef, shredded cheese, and hearty potatoes, it’s the ultimate comforting soup to enjoy all winter long. Topped with pickles and crispy burger bun croutons!
Steak Bites with Garlic Butter
These Steak Bites with Garlic Butter are perfect to serve at your next party or serve them up for dinner with a couple sides like mashed potatoes or air fryer baked potatoes. The best part? They’ll be on your table in under 15 minutes!
Smoked Bottom Round Roast Recipe (Dry Rubbed)
This Smoked Bottom Round Roast recipe transforms this lean, humble cut into an impressive slab of juicy, tender beef. Coated in mustard and a flavorful spice rub, enjoy it as a flavor-packed and crowd-pleasing centerpiece at your backyard barbecues or for laid-back Sunday dinners!
