9 Delicious Fall Recipes That Pair Perfectly With Local Ontario VQA Wines

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Crisp air, crunchy leaves, and pumpkins galore. It's officially the time of year to cozy up with some delicious fall-inspired recipes. And no autumn meal is complete without a perfectly paired local Ontario VQA wine from the LCBO. Let's tuck in!

1. These Cheddar-Stuffed Mushrooms with Wild Rice Crunch are an explosion of flavour and texture and go perfectly with the Henry Of Pelham Baco Noir.

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These nutty and cheesy mushrooms make a hearty vegetarian dish or side for a steak. With such deep flavours, pairing them with a smoky baco noir is a must.

2. This Roasted Black Cod is the perfect accomplice for a dry Cave Spring Riesling.

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Since black cod is kind of mild-tasting, the addition of olives, fresh cherry tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar really ties everything together. With citrusy and floral notes, this medium-bodied riesling will taste so good alongside this flakey fish.

3. Have a romantic date night in with a Roasted Rack of Lamb with Rosemary-Dijon Sauce and Three Dog Winery Dog House Red.

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You won't need a ton of ingredients to make this impressive lamb rack dinner. Splash in a bit of your Three Dog House Red to deglaze your plate and create a stunning and savoury sauce that's "clean plate club" worthy.

4. Spend a chilly afternoon lovingly making Nonna’s Lasagna from scratch with a bottle of Rosehall Run Pixie Sparkling Rosé VQA.

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This dry, citrusy, and bubbly Rosehall Run rosé will help cut through the richness of this seriously cheesy lasagna. The red berry and herbal notes are a fresh complement to this more savoury meal. Nonna would be proud!

5. Enjoy a Vietnamese BBQ Chicken and Shrimp platter with some Sandbanks Smugglers White.

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With flavours like pear, melon, and fig, this Sandbanks white blend pairs delightfully with Asian dishes like these zesty barbeque meats. Throw the meats in a crusty baguette to make a bánh mi sandwich with some pickled carrots and radish. Yum at that crunchy goodness.

6. These Salmon and Lemon-Chive Popovers are the perfect finger food with a glass of Malivoire Che Bello Sparkling.

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This toasty and nutty sparkling wine is a blend of riesling, seyval blanc, and vidal, making it so easy to enjoy. The toasty, nutty, and citrus flavour will bring your salmon snack to the next level.

7. This Sausage Stuffing is tasty alone or in turkey and goes with a bottle of Pelee Island Lighthouse Riesling.

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The scent of pine nut notes in this lively riesling alone will boost your appetite and this sausage stuffing is the ultimate comfort food to match. Have it with turkey and cranberry sauce for an extra-festive vibe.

8. What's cozier than a warm Roasted Pepper Soup with a glass of Sprucewood Shores Pinot Grigio?

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Cuddle up by the fireplace (or fireplace channel) and sip this flavourful pesto cream soup with a classic pinot grigio. With a hint of grapefruit, you can't go wrong with this fresh pairing.

9. A medium-bodied Hopetown Wine Co. Hill House Craft Red makes the perfect companion for a hearty Lamb Tagine.

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Picture this: You spend a morning walking through a pumpkin patch and head home just in time to warm up with a glass of minty and mocha red wine. Your slow cooker beeps to let you know your lamb tagine is ready to serve. Sounds like the perfect fall day to us!

Ring in the seasonal harvests and flavours of autumn with these Food & Drink recipes and your favourite or totally new-to-you local Ontario VQA wines from the LCBO!