Delicious. Fast. Fashionable.

Want to get together with friends and celebrate the last warm, sunny days, but want something light and delicious instead of shashlik? These tips will help you throw a quick party and delight your guests.

You will only need three ingredients. These are wine, cheese and additions.

You can present delicacies in a variety of ways—serve a couple of cheeses and a bottle of wine, or create a variety of cheeses and wine pairings. The same applies to the party's spirit—it can be either formal or informal. Either way, by following these dress code tips, you'll look like a culinary connoisseur.

Wine and cheese pairing

Red wine
- Cabernet Sauvignon - Cheddar, Swiss, Asiago, Aged Dry Jack.
- Merlot - sharp Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Gouda.

White wine
- Chardonnay - soft Cheddar, smoked mozzarella.
- Sauvignon Blanc - blue (gorgonzola and roquefort), goat cheese, Comte, Gruyere.
- Riesling - Brie, Camembert, Gruyere.
- Champagne or sparkling wine - Brie, Camembert, Fontina.

Accompanying appetizers

Wine and cheese pair best with simple appetizers such as:
- Crusty breads and crackers: French baguettes, Italian bread, plain crackers (all should be wrapped in a clean cloth to prevent them from drying out and becoming too wet).
- Fresh fruits: grapes, melons, pears, apples, berries, figs.
- Nuts: pecans, almonds, walnuts, macadamia.
- Assorted olives, pickled vegetables.
- Slicing ham and sausages.




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