Great Wines for Lasagna, Chili, and More Weeknight Dinners

Updated December 01, 2009

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

Garden-Style Lasagna Tout

  • 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

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Tortilla Soup Tout

  • 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

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Beef Stroganoff Tout

  • 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

Credit: William Dickey; Styling: Melanie Clarke

King Ranch Chicken Casserole Tout

  • 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 Tout

  • 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

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All-American Chili Tout

  • 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 Tout

  • 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

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Beef, Cheese, and Noodle Bake Tout

  • 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 Tout

  • 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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