Suggested Wines Pinot Grigio (Dry White) Edelzwicker (Off-Dry White) This hearty soup will warm you up on a cool autumn day. Don’t let the amount of garlic frighten you, as it blends well and is not over-powering. And even though this is a vegetarian dish, the beans and kale give it a lot of heartiness. Ingredients 1 T. olive oil 10 garlic cloves, minced 1 onion, diced 5 c. kale, chopped 3 ½ c. chicken broth (or 2 cans), divided ½ c. dry white wine, such as Fenn Valley Pinot Grigio 2 (15 oz.) cans great northern beans, UN-DRAINED, divided 1 c. chopped tomatoes 2 t. Italian herbs Salt and pepper to taste Croutons (home-made multi-grain

Suggested Wines Pinot Noir (Dry Red) Syrah (Dry Red) Riesling (Semi-Dry White) Party Sangria (Sweet Red) This vegetable chili, thick with kidney beans and hominy, is deliciously smoky and spicy. The smokiness of a Syrah or Pinot Noir is a great pairing. Or try something with some sweetness such as Semi-Dry Riesling or Party Sangria, which helps tame the heat from the chili in the dish. Ingredients ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 2 medium garlic cloves, very finely chopped 1 large red bell pepper, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces ½ pound parsnips, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces ½ pound carrots, cut into ½-inch pieces 1 tablespoon chile powder 1 tablespoon cumin Salt