Prosecco Pairings for Thanksgiving

by Kristine Hansen, Posted Nov 10th 2009 @ 4:45PM

Glass of Prosecco Photo: 96dpi, Flickr

Much as you may try, coordinating a dinner party to any sort of timetable might not go as planned. We suggest you pop open a bottle of chilled Prosecco, serve your guests each a glass (ideally in Champagne flutes), and instruct them to chill while you scurry around the kitchen.

Here are some nibbles to go with the Prosecco – a slightly sweet sparkling wine; its grape are grown in Italy's Veneto region – that are easy to whip up and have ready. In picking out a bottle, choose a vintage not more than three years old as Prosecco is best when drunk young.

Cheese: Gorgonzola is a great pick for its sharpness and tangy notes. Stuff the cheese into dates or figs and arrange them on a pretty platter. Or stick a wedge onto a plate with slices of a crusty baguette.

Fruit: Remove the rind from cantaloupe or honeydew melons, chop into chunks and drizzle with honey. Give your guests toothpicks to serve themselves.

Seafood: Oysters on the half shell (baked or raw; it's up to you) bring out the effervescence in Prosecco.

Meat: Thinly spiced prosciutto, which is an Italian ham that's served uncooked. Broil slices of French bread in the oven for two to three minutes, let them cool, then top with a rolled piece of prosciutto and a small piece of fresh mozzarella.

Or, save a glass of Prosecco for dessert. In that case, we suggest a chocolate dish that incorporates hazelnuts or a lemon or lime tart (bars – dusted with powdered sugar, of course – would work too).

Filed Under: Drink Recipes, Holidays
Tags: champagne, prosecco, thanksgiving, thanksgiving dinner, thanksgiving pairings

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11-11-2009 @10:53PM Jackie Dishner said... I really enjoy a chilled glass of Prosecco. Your appetizer suggestions sound yummy, especially the melon.
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11-13-2009 @11:43AM Bekii Stobierski said... Kristine -- Prosecco is one of my favorite sparkling wines, and I often serve it with dessert. Not everyone in my guest book enjoys chocolate like I do, and so I try to come up with seasonal pairings that will please everyone! In the fall, try Prosecco with honey poached cranberries and pears; serve the poached fruit over pound cake that has been brushed with some simple syrup and lemon zest then grilled. Drizzle your dessert with a little of the honey syrup and enjoy with a chilled glass of Prosecco!
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