Creative uses for leftover wine

Don't pour that leftover red or white down the drain! Small amounts of wine can be saved and used later on. Here are a few ideas to save your vino.

Put your leftover wine in an airtight jar and store it in the fridge. When it's time to make a vinaigrette, you can combine the wine even-steven with vinegar for a dressing with extra punch.

If a few inches of pinot grigio or zinfandel remain in the bottle at the end of a party or meal, don't let it go to waste. Pour it into an ice cube tray and the next time you're making a sauce, a casserole, soups, or stews that call for a splash of white or red, you'll have it handy. The cube will melt quickly, so no defrosting is required.

If you have some leftover red wine, put it to work as a meat tenderizer and marinade. Simply put the meat in a self-sealing bag or a container with a lid and pour the leftover wine over it. Whether cooked on the grill or under the broiler, the meat on the plate will have a juicy and tender texture.

Turn it into a homemade ragu so good that your family will think that a real chef is in the kitchen! Chop up small pieces of leftover pot roast, return it to its sauce, add 500 millilitres (two cups) of red wine and two small cans of crushed tomatoes. Blend well, bring to a simmer, cover and continue to cook for 30 minutes.

You can poach fruit — pears, plums, peaches and apples work best — in some red wine and sugar. Simmer the fruit in the liquid for 10 minutes, cool slightly and serve with a dollop of vanilla ice cream.

Get creative with leftover wine and boost the flavour of your favourite recipes.

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