Julie Harans

Sommelier Erin Miller of chef Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen in Healdsburg, Calif., spoke with Wine Spectator about shifting from winemaker to wine director, and the joys and challenges of her new restaurant role.

A few simple steps yield chicken, vegetables and a side salad in this bacon-infused weeknight dinner. Get Wine Spectator’s recipe and pairing pick for a white blend from the Savoie.

This beef-and-beans chili is full-flavored but easy to make any night of the week. Get Wine Spectator’s recipe and pairing of a Spanish red—a Tempranillo-based blend from Rioja.

From starters to mains to dessert, kosher-cooking experts offer new takes to update the traditional holiday menu.

A richly flavored tomato-chickpea stew takes only an hour in this weeknight recipe from Wine Spectator; served with spice-coated salmon, it pairs well with a rich pink wine from Tavel in France.

Enjoy a delightfully simple and well-rounded dinner with this single-pot dish from Wine Spectator. Get the recipe and a Washington white-wine pairing.

Feel like you’re dining on Italy’s Amalfi Coast with this take on a vegetarian pasta dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, paired with a Pinot Grigio.

This classic from Mastering the Art of French Cooking gets streamlined to cook in under two hours, using only one pot

This accidentally vegan dish won’t have you missing meat, but its smoky, savory flavors call for pairing it with a fuller style of French rosé wine.

Sweet, smoky, spicy and convenient, this recipe for the grill offers all the essentials of a stellar summer dinner, paired with a Spanish red wine such as Tempranillo. Use chicken thighs or breasts and serve with a fresh side salad of jicama.