Chez Toi

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Maybe the best thing to come out of lockdown is the surge in creativity of our home-cooked meals. The Chez Toi podcast wants to take these meals one step further and pair your new creations with the perfect wine and most complementary cheese. Hear from the home cooks themselves as they describe the dish and its inspiration.

Then, wine expert Caroline Conner and cheese expert Emily Monaco will work their magic to show you how a simple recipe can be transformed from an every day at-home experience into a gourmet meal chez toi.

If you have a recipe you would like to contribute, please email [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!

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Spinach, Egg, & Goat Cheese Crêpes by Rebecca Boyd

Dec 30 2021 17 mins

Classic Breton crêpes are made with nutty buckwheat flour and, in this recipe, are filled with a simple, vegetarian combo of spinach, goat cheese, and eggs. Emily offers a few options both to serve in and after this delicious dish, while Caroline extols the virtues of a white wine that couldn't be happier with chèvre.Spinach, egg, & goat cheese crêpes recipe:2 eggs Goat cheese 1

Salmon with Miso Tahini Sauce with Christy Velasquez

Dec 23 2021 14 mins

Salmon with Miso Tahini Sauce served with Cucumber and Carrot Salad and Sushi Rice with Christy VelasquezThe Asian influences in this salmon with miso, sesame, and rich tahini pave the way for some pretty interesting pairings. Caroline deviates from the default of most Western sommeliers for a new, intriguing wine selection, while Emily chooses a cheese with a surprising plant-base

Pasta e Fagioli with Joanna Ferrell

Dec 16 2021 18 mins

Joanna Ferrell's comfort food pasta e fagioli is rich and flavorful – and it demands just as much oompf from this week's pairings. Both Emily and Caroline are taking their inspiration from Italy, albeit with choices even Italophiles may not yet have encountered.Recipe:2 medium yellow onions, diced small4 stalks celery, diced small4 carrots, diced small3 tbsp tomato paste2 cans ca

Farro Soup with Denise Powers

Dec 09 2021 16 mins

Rich and hearty, this farro soup from Denise Powers demands just as personality-driven a cheese. Emily's choice is bright orange – but not for reasons you'd think! Caroline, meanwhile, goes for a Southern French red with a ton of herbaceousness.Zuppa di farro, farro soup, soup d’épeautre recipe:Ingredients1 c of dried borlotti beans3/4 c of farro (spelt), rinsed3-4 pieces of p

Boeuf Bourguignon with Christian Holthausen

Dec 02 2021 9 mins

A French cold-weather staple, beef bourguignon has conquered the hearts of many from Burgundy and beyond! Christian Holthausen's recipe uses headier (and cheaper) Languedoc wine. Emily opts for two possible pairings – one from Burgundy and one from the North – while Caroline stays true to tradition.Recipe For 6 people:4lbs of beef shoulder. It’s cheap and fatty and needs to b

Enchiladas Verde with Katie Rose

Nov 26 2021 18 mins

Pairing French cheese and wine with enchiladas verdes simply will not do! Emily is opting for an organic California cheese with a bit of a kick, while Caroline takes us to a little-known underdog wine region for a white wine perfect for pairing with this slightly spicy, super comforting casserole.Enchiladas Verde recipe from Damn Delicious: https://damndelicious.net/2019/03/01/gree

Soup Night with Madeline Monaco

Nov 19 2021 14 mins

When there are four different soups on the menu – a mix of both creamy and tomato-based – and you want one wine (and one cheese) to rule them all, what's a girl to do? Here to help Madeline pair cheese and wine with her mom's famous pre-holiday soup night are Emily and Caroline, each armed with a secret choice that will tie the whole evening together.Mushroom soup recipe:2 onio

Pad Thai with Forest Collins

Nov 12 2021 15 mins

Forest Collins is a cocktail expert and a kitchen whiz. She's asking for help choosing wine and cheese for a recipe that hails from far beyond France's borders. Her Pad Thai offers the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and sour flavors. Both Emily and Caroline are looking at the herbal notes present in this classic dish for inspiration in their pairings.Ingredients200 grams 5ml rice

Salade Lyonnaise with Marie Alicia DeGross

Nov 05 2021 23 mins

Culinary tour guide and concièrge Marie Alicia DeGross shares her recipe for a classic of Caroline's home of Lyon: salade Lyonnaise. With thumb-sized hunks of bacon and a perfectly poached egg that makes the ideal dressing for the bitter frisée, both Emily and Caroline share local pairings (and chat brains, banana-flavored candy, and more.)Mille Mercis Marie’s version of the tr

Artichoke with Spiced Chickpea Pancake and Za'atar Coconut Yogurt Dip by Sasha

Oct 28 2021 22 mins

This week’s recipe features artichokes with spiced chickpea pancake and za'atar coconut yogurt dip by Sasha. Emily follows this delightful Mediterranean-inspired plant-based dish with a vegetarian cheese from Wales, while Caroline explores bright, vegan white options that won't steal the show. Have a vegan wine or cheese you think our hosts will like? Send us a voice message to h