Tortilla Española
The Dish: Mario Batali’s tapa is baked until golden brown and offers an especially high ratio of potatoes to eggs.
The Wine: A substantial white, such as a white Rioja with a touch of oak: 2006 Palacios Remondo Plácet or 2006 Cune Monopole Blanco.
Penne with Cauliflower and Leeks
The Dish: This extremely flexible recipe can be adapted to include several different kinds of seasonal vegetables.
The Wine: An Orvieto, the dry Umbrian white wine made principally from Trebbiano and Grechetto grapes: 2006 Cecchi or 2005 Rocca della Macìe.
Creamy Pasta with Tomato Confit and Fresh Goat Cheese
The Dish: Terrance Brennan finishes this rich, delicately milky pasta dish by folding in fresh goat cheese, which turns creamy in the gentle heat.
The Wine: An herbal, spicy Cabernet Franc, such as one from Chinon: 2006 Charles Joguet Cuvée Terroir or 2006 Marc Brédif.
Reblochon Tarts with Bacon and Fingerling Potatoes
The Dish: With a golden layer of puff pastry topped by caramelized onions, soft potatoes, bacon and tangy Reblochon cheese, this tart is lighter than the sum of its parts, making for a satisfying fall dish that’s great any time of day.
The Wine: An earthy, berry-rich Pinot Noir from California’s Santa Lucia Highlands: 2005 Logan Pinot Noir or 2006 Morgan Twelve Clones.
Duck with Miso-Almond Butter
The Dish: After experimenting with miso paste and flavorful Spanish marcona almonds, Stephanie Izard created a delectable nutty-sweet butter that she serves with meaty seared duck breasts.
The Wine: A subtly spicy Gewürztraminer: 2006 Tramin Nassbaumer Alto Adige.
