Doing dry January? Use languishing bottles of wine to make the ultimate comfort food

Whether you’re abstaining or just cutting back, a glass of red, white or rosé can elevate everything from risottos and stews to pasta and puddings

Doing dry January? Use languishing bottles of wine to make the ultimate comfort food

TL;DR

  • Recipes are provided to use leftover wine in cooking, reducing waste and alcohol intake.
  • Examples include braised short ribs, meat stew, chicken cacciatore, pasta dishes, and desserts like cherries in red wine.
  • Vegetarian options like spaghetti with red wine and onion, pici in red wine, and risotto with radicchio are mentioned.
  • Non-alcoholic options like Mr Fitzpatrick's Temperance Bar cordials and Liberation's party kegs are suggested.
  • Books by Olly Smith and Alice Lascelles are recommended for learning about wine and cocktails.