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- dozer - 09-09-2007
have/do people base pairings on the side dishes?
I'm looking for two separate meals.
The first is with a spicy broccoli and mango salad with an orange based dressing.
The second is a cornbread stuffing with sausage.
Grateful for any suggestions
- Innkeeper - 09-10-2007
IMHO it would be rare to concentrate on matching with side dishes. I'm not talking about separate courses here as I'm sure you understand.
Some exceptions I can think of are steamed asparagus with Hollandaise sauce served with a simple entree, and things of that nature.
For your dishes:
1. Off dry Riesling.
2. Light to medium Zinfandel or Shiraz.
- Jackie - 09-13-2007
The main dish is usually the most important consideration. But there are normally many compatible wines for a main course, so side dishes are also significant because they can tilt your choices one way or another.
What are the main courses for the two meals?
[This message has been edited by Jackie (edited 09-13-2007).]