If you’re a wine enthusiast, it may be difficult to believe that you would ever have any leftover wine. I am indeed a wine enthusiast, and I found myself in the unique position of having a bunch of open red wine bottles after a dinner party last weekend. What could I do with the wine besides drink it?! I posed this question to my Facebook page, and I received an abundance of suggestions. First and foremost, I learned that you can actually freeze wine to be used later (it won’t be good to drink, but it will be fine to add to recipes). Here’s a nice tutorial on how to freeze wine– from The Art of Doing Stuff. And here are 99 more fun ideas for using up leftover red wine (click titles to reach the recipe). Breakfast: Oeufs en Meurette (Poached Eggs in Red Wine Sauce) by My French Kitchen Finnish Pancake with Raspberry Red Wine Sauce by Off the Meat Hook Yogurt with Red-Wine Poached Nectarines by 80 Breakfasts Spiced Pear Bread Pudding with Red Wine Glaze by Poor Girl Eats Well Beverages: The Best Red Wine Sangria by RecipeGirl Guignolet (Cherry Liqueur) by Leite’s Culinaria Gluehwein by Allrecipes Grape Sangria by RecipeGirl Mulled Wine by Appetite for China Red Wine Simple Syrup (for adding to cocktails) by What Julia Ate Glogg (Swedish Hot Spiced Wine) by Leite’s Culinaria Appetizers: Red Wine Syrup (to drizzle over cheese) by Macheesmo Cranberry- Red Wine Meatballs by Confections of a Foodie Bride Marinate mushrooms in red wine, sprinkle with feta, and serve with bagel crisps for an appetizer. Sauces and Marinades: Red Wine- Wild Mushroom Ragu by Hunter Angler Gardener Cook Blackberry- Cabernet Sauce with Rosemary and Ginger by Christine Cooks Red Wine Marinade for London Broil by Sarah’s Cucina Bella Zesty Crockpot Marinara Sauce by The Cooking Photographer Perfect Pizza Sauce by Gimme Some Oven Red Wine Reduction Sauce with Mushrooms and Rosemary by Flanboyant Eats Garden Bolognese Sauce by RecipeGirl Side Dishes: Cabernet- Apple Slaw by Bella Eats Red Wine Spinach by Angie’s Recipes Red Wine Cranberry Sauce by Alexandra’s Kitchen Potatoes, Shanterelles & Shallots in Red Wine Sauce by Herbivoracious Stewed Kale and Tomatoes by Aggie’s Kitchen Add a little red wine when cooking wild rice. Use it to saute Portobello mushrooms. Main Dishes: Cabernet and Gorgonzola Burger Sliders by Rasa Malaysia Red Wine Burgers by Confections of a Foodie Bride Braised Beef with Mushrooms and Cabernet Sauce by Brown Eyed Baker Grilled Salmon with Raspberry- Cabernet Sauce by Worth the Whisk Braised Lamb Shanks in Pinot Noir by Leite’s Culinaria Pork Medallions with Pinot Noir- Cherry Sauce by Noble Pig Pork Chops with Fresh Blackberry- Pinot Noir Sauce by Dinners for a Year and Beyond Pinot Noir Pot Roast by Tasty and Gluten Free Coq au Vin by Simply Recipes Apple- Merlot Glazed Ham by Cbsop Pork with Fig and Merlot Sauce by Greedy Gourmand Coq au Zin by RecipeGirl Beef Stroganoff by Guilty Kitchen Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew by The Little Kitchen Budget Beef Bourguignon by Food Wishes Beef Brisket with Merlot and Prunes by Sassy Radish Basic Beef Stew by RecipeGirl Perfect Prime Rib Roast with Red Wine Jus by Steamy Kitchen Veal Meatballs in Red Wine Sauce by the Kitchn Filet Mignon in Red Wine Sauce by Simply Recipes Slow Cooked Beef Burgundy by RecipeGirl Steak with Burgundy Mushroom Sauce by The Pioneer Woman Italian Pot Roast by What’s Cookin’ Chicago Red Wine Spaghetti with Broccoli by Love & Olive Oil Pork Chops with Garlic and Wine by The Pioneer Woman Mushroom and Red Wine Meatloaf by Chow.com Red Wine- Mushroom Risotto by Eclectic Recipes Cabernet Braised Short Ribs with Gorgonzola by Well Fed Lamb and Black Bean Chili in Red Wine by Forkable Braised Chicken Legs with Olives and Tomatoes by Opera Girl Cooks Lasagna by TasteFood Burgundy Pork Tenderloin by Allrecipes Red Wine and Rosemary Braised Lamb Shanks by Always Order Dessert Stewed Chicken with Wine Gravy by Israeli Kitchen Red Wine Braised Ham by No Recipes Dark Chocolate and Red Wine Beef Stew by Not Quite Nigella Pork belly marinated for one night with red wine and soy sauce , and just grill it!!! Saute Butterflied porkchops in red wine- along with a little basil or thyme or rosemary. Boil spaghetti in water for 2 minutes, then drain. In another pot, boil 4 to 5 cups of wine- Add spaghetti to the red wine and cook ’till al dente…(5-6 minutes)…in a fry pan sautee in olive oil, 2 gloves of garlic, 2 anchovies (optional) and sprinkle of chilli peppers- toss with the spaghetti and serve! Soups: Tomato Florentine Soup by RecipeGirl Wild Rice and Portobello Mushroom Soup by Lisa’s Kitchen Red Onion and Red Wine Soup by What Did You Eat Make Beef Soup, and mix in 1 cup of red wine. French Onion Soup by Food Nouveau Early Autumn Minestrone by Dinner du Jour Desserts: Blackberry- Red Wine Chocolate Cake by Love & Olive Oil Chocolate- Pinot Noir Fondue by Noble Pig Blackberry Cabernet Granita by The Kitchn Blackberry- Cabernet Sorbet by Gimme Some Oven Sugar Free Blackberry Cabernet Ice Cream by Christine Cooks Merlot Cream Cheese Brownies by Taste as You Go Cherry Cabernet Brownies by Better Homes and Gardens Chocolate Red Wine Cupcakes by Teacher by Day… Chef by Night Chocolate Red Wine Cupcakes with Red Wine Buttercream by Sensual Appeal Red Wine Poached Rhubarb by David Lebovitz Strawberries with Cabernet- Black Pepper Syrup by Rustic Kitchen Red Wine Chocolate Cake by Smitten Kitchen Ripe Figs in Spiced Red Wine Syrup by Sippity Sup Blueberry Cheesecake Cabernet Popsicles by Endless Simmer Goat Cheese Custard + Strawberries in Red Wine Syrup by David Lebovitz Red Wine Chocolate Truffles by Sprinkle Bakes Red Wine Truffles with Dried Cherries by Art of Dessert Wine Poached Pears by eCurry Vegan Chocolate Merlot Mousse by Go Dairy Free Other ideas: Make Strawberry- Pinot Noir Preserves by Local Kitchen Make Spiced Tomato Jam with Pinot Noir by Andrea’s Kitchen Make Wine Jelly by America’s Test Kitchen Make Red Wine Vinegar by Boulder Locavore Also: How to Remove Red Wine Stains by the Kitchn 7 Tips for Cooking with Wine by Stone Soup There you go! Let me know if I forgot anything 🙂
