Have you ever wondered what wine to serve at your dinner party?  Amy recently interviewed Connie Wiles from the Cincinnati Wine Festival about food and wine pairings. Some of her pairings may surprise you and may be the ticket to your best dinner party ever!  I've also included Connie Wile's information about The Cincinnati Wine Festival.

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It’s summertime and the grillin’ is easy. But if you’re gonna grill out, why not do it right? Impress your family and friends with this great six-course Indian meal that’s perfect for the grill and for adding a little spice to a mellow summer evening on the patio. Click the links below for the recipes.

Menu includes:

• Grilled Tandoori Chicken
• Potato Salad Raj
• Cucumber Raita with Mint
• Fresh Green Beans with Chutney
• Grilled Naan Bread
• Glazed Grilled Pineapple Taj Mahal

Probably the #1 wine choice with Indian food is Gewürztraminer, whether from Alsace (France), Germany (slightly sweet) or up and coming regions like New Zealand. The spicy, rose petal/lychee fruit character of Gewürztraminer is terrific with the complex flavors of Indian curries and raitas.

Class Type: Demonstration
Instructor: Yajan Upadhyaya
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Join Cumin Chef Yajan Upadhyaya for a class he refers to as “Ghee, This Tastes Great, an Introduction to Indian Vegetarian.”

Pineapple on the grill? But of course! This simple yet regal dessert is the perfect ending to your backyard dinner. The grill flames not only caramelize the sugars to produce a wonderful golden brown but also bring out a real burst of flavor. Topped with your favorite vanilla ice cream, Pineapple Taj Mahal is a treat everyone will love.

This recipe is part of the EQ at the Party Source dinner, A Do-Ahead Indian Dinner Party from the Grill.

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This popular flatbread is perfect for taking some of the edge off of spicy dishes, but it’s also great for soaking up everything on your plate.

This recipe is part of the EQ at the Party Source dinner, A Do-Ahead Indian Dinner Party from the Grill.

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This colorful dish has a surprise waiting with every bite. Whether sweet, spicy, salty, or garlicky, your tastebuds will be dancing with delight.

This recipe is part of the EQ at the Party Source dinner, A Do-Ahead Indian Dinner Party from the Grill.

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This refreshing Indian yogurt salad is the perfect accompaniment for spicier dishes (like Grilled Tandoori Chicken). Use it as a sauce for your chicken or dip your naan in it!

This recipe is part of the EQ at the Party Source dinner, A Do-Ahead Indian Dinner Party from the Grill.
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This spicy sweet potato salad will add a nice little zing to any backyard meal!

This recipe is part of the EQ at the Party Source dinner, A Do-Ahead Indian Dinner Party from the Grill.
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This moderately spicy dish is one of the most popular Indian dishes. But instead of using the traditional clay oven, a tandoor, we are going to use our backyard grill!

This recipe is part of the EQ at the Party Source dinner, A Do-Ahead Indian Dinner Party from the Grill.

While white wines are often first pick with Indian cuisine, the smoky grill flavors of a classic tandoor oven chicken are very nice with a good Pinot Noir. Au Bon Climat is a natural choice, with just the right balance of red fruit, dried herb, and earth flavor to pair up with this zesty chicken.

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