The Real Reason You Want Wine with Dinner
- Photo by Lara Ferroni1/9
Wine-Braised Brisket with Tart Cherries
Tart cherries and cherry-scented Pinot Noir transform braised brisket into a shockingly sophisticated centerpiece.
- Christina Holmes2/9
Linguine and Clams with Almonds and Herbs
A splash of white doesn't just complement the briny clams—it helps steam them open.
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Tuscan Porterhouse Steak with Red Wine-Peppercorn Jus
Just a little bit of wine, broth, and butter transforms the browned bits left from searing steak into a luscious sauce.
- Romulo Yanes4/9
Steamed Mussels in White Wine
Dinner's ready in a flash with this shellfish supper, which takes only 5 minutes to cook. Save the rest of your bottle of white to enjoy with a heaping pile of these mussels.
- Romulo Yanes5/9
Hanger Steak with Mushrooms and Red Wine Sauce
We'd gladly trade a steakhouse dinner for this modern homemade version, tricked out with a rich wine reduction and sauteed wild mushrooms.
- Cedric Angeles6/9
Holiday Ham with Riesling and Mustard
Yep, wine even makes ham taste better. Use it to simmer yours, and every slice will taste boozier (and better).
- Ditte Isager7/9
Cioppino
You'll use wine twice in this recipe: First, to create a rich seafood stock, and then again to steam open mussels for this aromatic seafood stew.
- Chris Gentile8/9
Provençal Short Ribs with Olives and Herbs
Long-simmered short rib is always ready to pair up with wine in a slow braise. A full-bodied red cooks down to an intense sauce, while helping to tenderize the meaty cut of beef.
- Maren Caruso © 20109/9
Raspberry Sorbet
Why stop with the wine theme now? Summer or winter, a wine sorbet is a refreshing finish—and just plain pretty—to any meal.

Adina Steiman

Matt Duckor
