These pairings and ideas are merely meant to be a guideline to help you find what will work best for you. Each one as it is written will prove to be very fine accompaniments, but feel free to make substitutions as you may see fit or mix and match any of these suggestions to satisfy your own personal tastes.

The bottom line is “trust your gut”! If you think it sounds like a good combination it probably will be. It’s fairly difficult to go totally wrong. If you’re really unsure, offer several options to choose from. And have fun!

– Chef Joel