A handful of simple ingredients come together to create one of the most versatile pairings possible that works with just about any dry wine. Why? You’ve got the umami flavors of the mushrooms and the salty herbal flavors of the cheese and sage all atop flavorful, perfectly toasted French bread. It’s all the most food-friendly flavors rolled up into one decadent bite!

The holidays are the time for celebrating traditions old and new. Some of my fondest memories are evoked when I smell the aromas that this dish brings to the kitchen. The smell of beef, veggies, alliums, herbs, and mushrooms cooking low and slow is delicious on its own. When you add a bottle of Barolo wine, the fragrance is otherworldly.