As I promised in today’s Seasonal Pantry, which you can read here, I’m posting links to some of my favorite recipes that call for wine. Because I use it so frequently, it is impossible to include all the recipes here. I’ve chosen those most suited to fall and winter and have also selected examples that defy the common wisdom of white wine with fish, chicken and vegetables and red wine with red meats.
Cooking with White Wine:
Maitake Mushroom Risotto calls for white wine
Wild Rice Risotto with Steamed Mussels and Pine Nuts
Wild Mushroom Ragout with Bacon and Farro
Spaghetti Squash with Tomato-Porcini Sauce
Linguine with Artichokes and Clams
An Almost Traditional Ragu for a Cold January Night
Pork Tenderloin with Braised Fennel and Celery
Pork Ragout with Pinto Beans & Sage
Cotechino with Lentils & Portobellos
Chilled Pear Soup with Burrata
Cooking with Red Wine:
Braised Carrots & Lentils with Creme Fraiche and Mint
Warm Lentil Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
Risotto with Pancetta, Olives & Fontina
Braised Duck Legs with Dried Plums
Braised Sausages with White Beans & Spinach
Braised Lamb Chops and Carrots in Red Wine & Vinegar
Marinated Flank Steak with Zinfandel Vinaigrette
Braised Short Ribs with Slow-Cooker Polenta & Orange Gremolata