Great Wines for Lasagna, Chili, and More Weeknight Dinners

Updated: October 11, 2014
Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library TV offers expert advice on wine pairings for your favorite weeknight recipes, such as beef stroganoff, casseroles, soup, and more.
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Garden-Style Lasagna

Becky Luigart-Stayner
Garden-Style Lasagna Recipe
Bring out the freshness of this veggie-packed lasagna with an unusual white wine varietal.
Gary's Recommendation: Palmina Tocai Friulano 2007
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Tortilla Soup

David Prince
Tortilla Soup Recipe
Try a Spanish rueda wine with this quick and easy tortilla soup featuring onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, corn tortillas, and chicken.
Gary's Recommendation: Con Class Rueda 2008
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Beef Stroganoff

Oxmoor House
Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Discover why an exciting and budget-friendly Rhone Valley wine pairs so well with classic beef stroganoff.
Gary's Recommendation: Domaine de la Chesnay Cotes du Rhone 2007
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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Melanie Clarke
King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe
Learn which white wine Gary Vaynerchuk recommends serving with one of our all-time favorite chicken dinners.
Gary's Recommendation: Antonin Rodet Macon Villages 2008
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Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
You're not limited to margaritas and Corona Light when it comes to selecting a drink for Mexican night. Find out why a Rhone Valley Syrah goes so well with these beloved chicken enchiladas.
Gary's Recommendation: Francois Villard Syrah 2007
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All-American Chili

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
All-American Chili Recipe
If you think a couple of ice-cold brewskis are the only drink you can serve with traditional beef chili–think again.
Gary's Recommendation: Patrick Lesec Bouquet Cotes du Rhone 2005
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Cajun Shrimp Casserole

Cajun Shrimp Casserole Recipe
Pair this Cajun casserole with a flexible American white wine that perfectly complements spicy foods.
Gary's Recommendation: Hermann Wiemer Gewurtztraminer Dry 2007
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Beef, Cheese, and Noodle Bake

Jan Smith
Beef, Cheese, and Noodle Bake Recipe
Learn all about the classic Spanish wine that goes great with this humble noodle dinner.
Gary's Recommendation: Labastida Castillo Rioja Reserva 2001
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Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Chicken and Broccoli Casserole Recipe
Bring out the classic flavors of this comforting casserole with a $15 white wine from Australia.
Gary's Recommendation: Keith Tulloch Per Diem Viognier 2007
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