Great Home Entertaining

Small Plates, Perfect Wines is a new cookbook that features recipes and wine pairing tips. Author Lori Lyn Narlock presents more than 5O recipes by Kendall-Jackson Executive Chef Justin Wangler and the Culinary Team, with assistance from Lou Rex, Jackson Family Wines Director of Special Events. Wine tips are provided by Kendall-Jackson Winemaster Randy Ullom. The book is divided into chapters on salads, vegetables, meat, seafood, and desserts, with each recipe paired with one or two wines. The wine information is presented in a conversational fashion, and includes the basics of pairing wine with food. Each recipe has been photographed by Dan Mills, with pages produced by graphic designer Jennifer Barry. The book, from Andrews McMeel Publishing, is available for $16.95 at kj.com/book or at your local bookstore.