This easy Australian rack of lamb recipe calls for heaps pf fresh garlic, high-quality olive oil, and plenty of Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper. In summer, I like to prepare this with fresh mint from my garden and cook it on a hot grill. During winter, I prefer a rosemary crust and a simple cooking technique using a heavy cast iron pan.

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for clams cooked in white wine to bring the flavors of northwestern Spain to your table. I recommend you try this out with a wine native to the same region: albariño. I particularly love this bottle from the producer La Caña that you can order for less than $20 on Wine.com.

Just wait until you experience this menu of Mexican-inspired flavors at your next summertime gathering! My epic TaCone (a cone-shaped grilled taco) recipe is a mélange of juicy beef tenderloin marinated in mezcal, fajita veggies, queso fresco, pickled red onion, and fresh cilantro, jalapeño, and avocado.

This classic beef bottom round roast recipe features a green peppercorn and red wine sauce prepared in a cast iron pan. The sauce is out of this world when served over the meat, as well as everything else on the plate. I’ve paired the dish with a selection of exceptional red wines that are sure to take your holiday dinner plans to the next level!