Let’s face it, making food from scratch is time-consuming, and often never as good as the storebought option. However, we’ve crafted up 7 delicious recipes that are definitely worth the extra time and effort.
From making your own bread dough for focaccia, to a traditional tiramisu, these recipes will wow guests into thinking you’re the next homecook wonder. Plus, Taylors Wines has given us wine pairings to add that extra bit of class to your next dinner party.
The perfect wine pairings for your homemade meals
When you pour your heart into making a scrumptious meal for you and yours, you want to enjoy it with something delicious. To find wine matches that complement these comforting recipes, we asked Mitchell Taylor, third-generation winemaker and managing director of Taylors Wines, which drops he would choose.
Find the ideal wine pairing for each recipe below.
Made-from-scratch recipes to add to your repertoire
Homemade pickles
Add a bit of sour and sweet to your appetisers.
If you’re going through your jars of gherkins and pickled onions like nobody’s business, then it’s time to try out making them yourself. This easy pickle recipe will give you jars and jars of delicious pickles in just 20 minutes (apart from the overnight marinating).
Roasted garlic and tomato focaccia
Make show-stopping bread for dinner parties.
Looking for the perfect fluffy, crispy and flavour-packed focaccia recipe? This is perfect for baking up on a rainy Sunday morning to enjoy for the week ahead. All it takes it some time, patience and very little effort!
Wine pairing: Jaraman Grenache 2021
The red fruit notes of raspberry and cherry in this delightful grenache will balance the sweet and savoury flavours of the focaccia. Hints of clove and tobacco in the wine go really well with the roasted garlic.
Traditional tiramisu
Make for large family gatherings.
Tiramisu is a favourite dessert in Australia. It combines everything we love into one dish – sugar, coffee and a touch of liqueur! This traditional tiramisu recipe is portioned to feed 10-12 people, so all your family and friends can enjoy Italy’s most famous sweet treat.
Thai red curry with chicken
An elevated weeknight meal.
Spicy, warming food is all you need on the dinner table during cold weather. This Thai red curry recipe uses juicy chicken and colourful vegies to make a dish that the whole family will love!
Wine pairing: Jaraman Shiraz 2022
You need a full-bodied wine to meet the bold spices of this tasty homemade curry! This shiraz boasts notes of plum, cherry, oak and roasted coffee beans with hints of clove – a great complement to the curry’s spiciness.
Gnocchi with homemade pesto
This is the easy way to have homemade pasta.
Having gnocchi with a pesto sauce is a classic, it’s nutty, fluffy and perfect for those cold evenings during winter. But, making your gnocchi, and your pesto sauce from scratch makes it that much more delicious!
Wine pairing: Jaraman Chardonnay 2024
This chardonnay with its fresh stone fruit, melon and crème brûlée notes is the perfect pair for this comforting dish. The bright acidity of the wine will balance the richness of the pesto.
Classic apple tarte tatin
A sweet treat that’ll wow guests.
This classic tarte tatin has a delectable apple filling that will make you savour every bite! It’s caramelised, saucy and will satisfy your sweet tooth instantly.
Roast lamb pie with vegies
The perfect Sunday dinner.
If you’ve loaded up on pumpkin and potatoes at the supermarket, it’s time to use them in this delicious roast lamb pie. It is a longer cooking time, but the rich, luxurious gravy in this pie will be well worth the wait!
Wine pairing: Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
The generous ripe blackcurrant flavours of this cab sav are nicely balanced with fine tannins and a smooth, velvety finish. It’s the perfect match for a hearty roast lamb pie!
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