11 Ways to Cook With Wine

- Con Poulos1/11
Steak with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce
While this dinner party-ready meal might look fancy and complicated, it's actually pretty easy to make.
- Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Kate Buckens2/11
Red-Wine-Braised Short Ribs
When accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes, this stew is comfort food at its best.
- Cedric Angeles3/11
Holiday Ham with Riesling and Mustard
A bottle of sweet Riesling not only enhances the meat—it also enhances the mustard.
- Photo by Romulo Yanes4/11
Red Wine Caramel Apples
In this adult take on candied apples, red wine lends its color to the candy coating.
- Photo by Chris Gentile5/11
Tuscan Porterhouse Steak with Red Wine-Peppercorn Jus
Reach for a medium-bodied dry red wine like a Chianti when making this rich jus.
- Photo by Tara Donne6/11
Shellfish and Potatoes à la Marinière
Here, parsley, white wine and shellfish are combined to create an addictive sauce.
- Romulo Yanes7/11
Hanger Steak with Mushrooms and Red Wine Sauce
Chopped fresh tarragon adds brightness to this rich, soul-satisfying dish.
- Photo by Tuukka Koski8/11
Darkest Chocolate Cake With Red Wine Glaze
Chocolate cakes gets even more indulgent thanks to the chocolate red wine glaze.
- Gentl & Hyers9/11
Mussels With White Wine
Be sure to serve the mussels with plenty of crusty bread to soak up the broth.
- Photo by Romulo Yanes10/11
Red Wine–Braised Cabbage and Onions
The cabbage turns a deep, dark shade of purple when simmered in spiced wine.
- Lara Ferroni11/11
Veal, Wild Mushrooms, and Red Wine
A little bit of potato starch helps thicken the sauce of this hearty dish.