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19 Recipes That Call for Wine, So You Can Drink More Wine

We love cooking with wine…and yes, sometimes we do even put it in our food.
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These short ribs are even better when they're allowed to sit overnight.Christopher Testani

'Fess up: Sometimes you cook a recipe that calls for wine so you can finish the bottle. There's no shame in that—nor is there any in making a dish in order to pour yourself a glass. These recipes are the perfect excuse to get that cork popping.

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    Nicole Franzen
    3/18

    Skirt Steak with Shallot Pan Sauce

    Dry white wine deglazes the pan, picking up all the tasty "brown bits."

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    Alex Lau
    4/18

    Red Wine-Braised Brisket

    You know those dishes that everyone says taste even better if you make them ahead of time? This is a perfect example. The flavors continue to deepen as the braise sits, and it’s that much easier to skim the surface when the sauce has a chance to chill.

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  • Apricot sorbet with a metal ice cream scoop rolling a scoop of sorbet.
    15/18

    Apricot Sorbet Floats

    Don't use your best Champagne for this dessert—any affordable bottle of cava or Prosecco will do. The key ingredient in this machine-free sorbet is the apricots: Choose the ripest, most fragrant ones you can find.

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  • Overhead shot of a Dutch oven filled with braised short ribs in a rich red wine broth.
    Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Kate Buckens
    16/18

    Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs

    These short ribs are even better when they're allowed to sit overnight.

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