Le Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrivé!

donna hay magazine, photography by Chris Court1/15Duck Ragù with Creamy Polenta
Duck is the absolute classic pairing with Beaujolais nouveau, the light wine from Burgundy that is always the first red wine of the season to be released. This cozy ragu from Australia's Donna Hay is great for beginners—ask your butcher to cut a whole duck into pieces and score the skin for you.
Christina Holmes2/15Swiss Chard and Mushroom Galette
An all-in-one meal that's rustic and earthy is a great match for Beaujolais.
Kana Okada3/15Scallops with Cauliflower, Dried Cherries, and Capers
Scallops and cherries are both known for their Beaujolais-friendliness, and this fall-centric dish pops with salty capers and roasted cauliflower.
Danny Kim4/15Crab Toasts with Spicy Yogurt
For an appetizer or Beaujolais-paired snack, you can't go wrong with these easy crab crostini.
Photo by Christopher Testani5/15Sautéed Pears With Bacon and Mustard Dressing
Why save pears for dessert when they can be part of the main event? Try this as a side for classic roast duck.
Johnny Miller6/15Roasted Brussels Sprout and Apple Salad
Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts and apples make for an essential fall salad.

Christopher Testani8/15Orecchiette Carbonara with Charred Brussels Sprouts
This pasta provides a lot of luxury for a little effort.

Marcus Nilsson10/15Parsley, Red Onion, and Pomegranate Salad
Salads don't have to feature lettuce: this version features parsley as the base for the tiny jewels of pomegranate.
Petrina Tinsley11/15Duck Breast & Zucchini Tournedos
These may look fancy, but they're actually a pretty easy way to prepare moist, rich duck breasts.
the new easy, photography by William Meppem12/15Tarragon and Lemon Roast Chicken
Stress-free and packed with flavor, this all-in-one chicken dish just needs a side of rice to be a complete dinner.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich13/15Wild Mushroom Risotto
Mushrooms pair beautifully with Beaujolais, and what's better on a chilly November day than risotto?
William Abranowicz14/15Black Sesame-Pear Tea Cake
Pears are a classic Beaujolais match, and black sesame adds dimension (and an eye-popping interior color).
Jason Lowe15/15Ginger Spice Cake with Dried Cherries
If you're going to pair Beaujolais with dessert, pair it with a ginger spice cake.


