Take the mystery out of selecting perfect wines to accompany any meal, any setting, any occasion, with the help of this food pairing guide by Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible. With expert advice, you’ll gain a better understanding of the art of selecting and serving wine as well as inspiration for elegant entertaining. In Wine, Food & Friends, Karen MacNeil shares her vast knowledge to give you the confidence to select wine, so you can enjoy the real pleasures in life—food and friends!

You'll also enjoy more than 100 top-rated Cooking Light  recipes chosen to perfectly complement your favorite wines. From starters to desserts, Karen MacNeil suggests wines for each course. The flavors of spring come alive with a pairing of Fennel, Orange, and Parmigiano Salad and a fruity rose. For summer entertaining, serve Grilled Chicken with White Wine Barbecue Sauce and a cool Zinfandel. For a savory winter pairing, try Beef Stew over Creamy Mashed Potatoes with a full-bodied Shiraz.

You’ll get:

• 28 seasonal menus with wine recommendations for every recipe
• Color photography that gives visual cues for presenting casually elegant dishes
• 14 essential "match-making" principles of pairing
• Over 100 recipes from the experts at Cooking Light  magazine
• Karen’s own Wine Tips—practical advice on selecting and serving wine