This delicious French dish pairs beautifully with a French varietal such as Petit Verdot.

This richly flavored chili pays homage to the Texas "bowl of red," in which meat is the star. Mole paste, ancho chile powder, and cumin add depth of flavor. Set out bowls of beans, cheese, onions, and other garnishes so that guests can have their chili just the way they like it.

Beef rendang is of Indonesian origin, a delicious concoction from the Minangkabau ethnic group of Indonesia. Called “rendang daging” in local language, it’s arguably the most famous beef recipe in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore.

Substitutes nutty celery root for potato in this riff on a classic creamy gratin. Serve it with tenderloin steaks topped with a rich pan sauce.

Chicken is always a good choice when pairing with white wine. The apricots, chickpeas and harissa sauce all blend and pair perfectly with this blend of Viognier and Albarino.

Instead of making a traditional American barbecue sauce, you can prepare a sweet, sticky, slightly fiery version using Asian ingredients, like chile sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar and ginger.