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I have a bunch of bottles of probably not-super-awesome white wines. I'd like to make a punch for a party this weekend and am looking for a good recipe for a fall/winter punch. [more inside]
posted by oneirodynia on Nov 11, 2013 - 6 answers

I absolutely love this recipe by Gordon Ramsay but need to know the actual proportions to use, a good side-dish, an alternative to brill and a wine recommendation (both to use for cooking and to pair with the dish)
posted by Lucubrator on Oct 28, 2012 - 8 answers

I was looking at an Icelandic book of recipes from 1858 that is largely based on Danish cookbooks and in it there's a recipe for "whiskey" which is made from tea, sugar, lemonjuice and white wine. This isn't terribly similar to glühwein or glögg, but not entirely dissimilar. My question is, does anyone know why this is referred to as "whiskey" in the recipe book? Has anyone heard any kind of European mulled wine referred to by that name? Or know another name for mixed wine and tea drinks? I've put the recipe inside. [more inside]
posted by Kattullus on Dec 1, 2010 - 19 answers

I've got a nice big piece of pork belly, and I'm going to braise it in cider and wine, as in this recipe. I've made it before, and it was excellent. Which wine (or cider, or even beer) would you pair it with? [more inside]
posted by Siberian Mist on Nov 23, 2010 - 7 answers

I'm looking for a chicken pot pie recipe that appeared in an early '90s issue of Food and Wine magazine, but does not appear on the magazine's web site- help! [more inside]
posted by shinyj on Oct 11, 2010 - 4 answers

I was recently persuaded by a good friend to buy a box of wine. It was a Banrock Station Cabernet Sauvignon, which I was assured I would enjoy. I just had my first glass last night, and unfortunately I found it to be a dud. So now I have this box (3 bottles?) of wine that is not terrible, but does not scream deliciousness to my tastebuds. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by amelliferae on Jun 26, 2008 - 36 answers

Tricks, tips, and recipes for cooking with alcohol? [more inside]
posted by rossination on Feb 18, 2008 - 19 answers

What is a simple recipe for mulled wine that i can make when camping? [more inside]
posted by PlayWithFire on Oct 12, 2007 - 11 answers

I have a bottle of too-sweet Gewurztraminer. What can I mix with it to make it palatable? [more inside]
posted by libraryhead on May 10, 2007 - 22 answers