It’s a chilly, rainy Sunday in New York City, and that makes me want to curl up on the couch with a fluffy blanket, watch football, and – the best part – enjoy the enticing aromas emanating from the kitchen, where a pot of something delicious simmers on the stove.  And after October’s Wine Pairing Weekend (#WinePW) Twitter chat, I’ve got lots of ideas about what to throw in that pot:  baked ziti with sausage; mushroom parmigiano pasta; old school Bolognese sauce; chipotle chicken stew.  Our fearless group of food and wine writers came up with some real winners this month.  So what are you waiting for?  Get moving and click on any of the posts featured below.  Your comfort-food Sunday awaits!

(NOTE:  #WinePW occurs the first Saturday of the month, and is organized around a theme.  November’s event focuses on local ingredients/local wines.  Join us!)

Camilla from Culinary Adventures with Camilla shares Merlot Shows Its Versatility and Goes +1 With Cheese, Meat, and Chocolate

 

Amy from Cooking with Amy shares Mushroom Parmigiano Pasta Recipe

 

David from Cooking Chat shares Garlic Thyme Tuna Paired with a Merlot

 

Wendy from A Day in the Life on the Farm shares #MerlotMe Trifecta for #WinePW

 

Michelle from Rockin Red Blog shares Welcoming Fall with #MerlotMe and #WinePW

 

Jennifer from Vino Travels – An Italian Wine Blog shares #MerlotMe with Sausage Baked Ziti

 

Sarah from Curious Cuisiniere shares Exploring Merlot Wine Pairing with Bolognese Sauce

 

Lori from Dracaena Wines shares Hello, Can you #MerlotMe?

 

Jill from L’Occasion shares Evenings with Merlot

 

Lauren from The Swirling Dervish shares Mercy Monday and Merlot

 

Gwen from Wine Predator shares #MerlotMe with savory simple fall foods

 

Jade from Tasting Pour shares Chipotle Chicken Stew and Merlot

 

Cindy from Grape Experiences shares Wine and Dine: Merlot with Eggplant and Polenta Parmigiana

 

Jeff from FoodWineClick! shares A Love Affair for Merlot and the Grill