Cooking Wine


	Nothing So Fine as Cooking with Wine		By Chris A. Hawley Gudlife Webmaster
FOOD & WINE Hearty Meals Romantic Desserts Tropical Feast Thanksgiving up the Wazoo Living in Zin Ten Top Wines Cooking with Wine	It's a well-known fact that wine goes well with food. But how many times have you prepared food with the wine actually in it? Wine has a way of bringing out unique and exciting flavors in many dishes. Unlike most specialty spices and seasonings, finding wine is as easy as a trip to the corner grocery store. And you don't have to use your favorite bottle of Beaujolais or Gewurtztraminer. Many wines of lesser reputation will do just fine. Here is a smattering of wine-wielding recipes we know you'll enjoy. Cucumber Soup - Serve up this delicious chilled soup as a perfect starter for an elegant meal. Fruit Compote - This surprisingly simple garnish will add a delightful zest to any custard or blacmagne, or even meat dish, especially pork. Mushroom-Wine Sauce - Thick and hot, this is the perfect sauce to go with your favorite meat or pasta dish. Snapper 'n' Sprouts - Be sure to use only fresh Brussels sprouts with this beautiful seafood dish. Tarragon Chicken - A veritable poultry lover's delight! Here's a dish that's sure to please your favorite gourmet. Veal Stew Marsala - A wonderful combination of delicate flavors and heartiness that will enhance any meal. Bon appetite!		Recipes Cucumber Soup Fruit Compote Mushroom Sauce Snapper 'n' Sprouts Tarragon Chicken Veal Stew Marsala

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