Delicious Recipes for Leftover Wine
Looking for recipes using wine? What do you do with that little bit of wine that is left over after that fabulous dinner with friends? Make a meal out of it! Here are some wonderful recipes using wine. Bon Appetit!
White Wine
Drunken Cheesy Bread
White wine and gooey Gruyère cheese blend together in a savory, one-pan dish.Hands-On Time 10 MinsTotal Time 20 MinsYield Serves 4-6
Ingredients
- butter for the pan
- 1/2 baguette, cut into 2-inch slices
- 1/2 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1/8 pound thinly sliced cooked ham
- 3/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated Gruyere
How to Make It
Step 1
Heat oven to 400° F. Place the bread in a buttered ovenproof skillet, a 9-inch square baking dish, or a casserole. Scatter the onion and ham over the bread. Pour the wine over the onion and ham and sprinkle with the pepper and Gruyère.Step 2
Bake until the cheese has melted and begun to brown at the edges, about 20 minutes. Spoon onto individual plates.
Pork Chops With Mustard Sauce
Spoon a creamy blend of wine and Dijon mustard over pan-browned and oven-roasted pork chops.Hands-On Time 15 MinsTotal Time 20 MinsYield Serves 4
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 1-inch-thick boneless pork chops (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- One tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 small head frisée, torn into pieces (about 4 cups)
- One lemon, cut into wedges
How to Make It
Step 1
Heat oven to 400° F. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.Step 2
Season the pork with ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.Step 3
Transfer the pork to a baking sheet and roast until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.Step 4
Meanwhile, add the shallots and 1 tablespoon of the oil to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.Step 5
Add the wine to the skillet and simmer until reduced by half. Add the cream and simmer until the sauce just thickens. Stir in the mustard.Step 6
Top the pork with the sauce and tarragon. Drizzle the frisée with the remaining tablespoon of oil and serve with the lemon wedges.
Red Wine
Quick Beef Bourguignonne
This easy take on the French classic cuts out half the usual ingredients, and calls for a decadent mushroom–red wine sauce over pieces of tender sirloin.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/4 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 10-ounce package sliced mushrooms
- 1 16-ounce package frozen pearl onions
- 2 cups red wine
- 1 10.75-ounce can Campbell’s Golden Mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)
How to Make It
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.Step 2
Season the steak with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.Step 3
Add the mushrooms and onions to the pan and cook until the liquid has evaporated.Step 4
Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, 5 to 6 minutes.Step 5
Stir in the soup and ¼ cup water and bring to a boil.Step 6
Add the steak and the juices from the bowl and simmer, 2 minutes. Divide into individual bowls and sprinkle with the parsley, if using.
Linguine With Red Wine Bolognese Sauce
Spiced beef and diced tomatoes are simmered in red wine before topping steaming pasta.Hands-On Time 20 MinsTotal Time 35 MinsYield Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chuck
- One cup dry red wine
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 pound linguine
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
How to Make It
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Next, add the beef and cook, crumbling with a spoon, until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes.Step 2
Add the wine and cook until the liquid has nearly evaporated, 4 to 6 minutes.Step 3
Finally, add the milk, tomatoes, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil.Step 4
Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the parsley.Step 5
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, return it to the pot, and toss with the sauce. Serve with the Parmesan.
Make it Memorable
I hope you have enjoyed these recipes using wine. Don’t be afraid to experiment with your wine and try pairing it with different things. You just might have an enjoyable surprise as I did for dinner tonight.
So now that you have some wonderful ideas for that special dinner, grab that perfect wine you received from Direct Cellars, put on your favorite music. Have a quiet, enjoyable and eventful evening with that special someone.
