If you’re a wine enthusiast, it may be difficult to believe that you would ever have any leftover wine.  I am indeed a wine enthusiast, and occasionally I find that I have some leftover wine after a party. You can actually freeze wine to be used later (it won’t be good to drink, but it will be fine to add to recipes).  Here’s a nice tutorial on how to freeze wine– from The Art of Doing Stuff.  And here are 100 Recipes Using Leftover Red Wine (click titles to reach the recipe).

Image 100 Recipes Using Leftover Red Wine

Breakfast:
Oeufs en Meurette (Poached Eggs in Red Wine Sauce) by My French Kitchen
Finnish Pancake with Raspberry Red Wine Sauce by Off the Meat Hook
Yogurt with Red-Wine Poached Nectarines by 80 Breakfasts
Spiced Pear Bread Pudding with Red Wine Glaze by Poor Girl Eats Well

Beverages:
The Best Red Wine Sangria by RecipeGirl
Guignolet (Cherry Liqueur) by Leite’s Culinaria
Gluehwein by Allrecipes
Grape Sangria by RecipeGirl
Mulled Wine by Appetite for China
Red Wine Simple Syrup (for adding to cocktails) by What Julia Ate
Glogg (Swedish Hot Spiced Wine) by Leite’s Culinaria

Appetizers:
Red Wine Syrup (to drizzle over cheese) by Macheesmo
Cranberry- Red Wine Meatballs by The Brewer and the Baker
Marinate mushrooms in red wine, sprinkle with feta, and serve with bagel crisps for an appetizer.

Sauces and Marinades:
Red Wine- Wild Mushroom Ragu by Hunter Angler Gardener Cook
Blackberry- Cabernet Sauce with Rosemary and Ginger by Christine Cooks
Red Wine Marinade for London Broil by Sarah’s Cucina Bella
Zesty Crockpot Marinara Sauce by The Cooking Photographer
Perfect Pizza Sauce by Gimme Some Oven
Red Wine Steak Sauce by All She Cooks
Garden Bolognese Sauce by RecipeGirl

Side Dishes:
Cabernet- Apple Slaw by Bella Eats
Red Wine Spinach by Angie’s Recipes
Red Wine Cranberry Sauce by Alexandra’s Kitchen
Potatoes, Shanterelles & Shallots in Red Wine Sauce by Herbivoracious
Stewed Kale and Tomatoes by Aggie’s Kitchen
Add a little red wine when cooking wild rice.
Use it to saute Portobello mushrooms.

Main Dishes:
Cabernet and Gorgonzola Burger Sliders by Rasa Malaysia
Red Wine Burgers by The Brewer and the Baker
Braised Short Ribs with Cheesy Grits by Brown Eyed Baker
Filet Mignon with Mushroom Cabernet Sauce by RecipeGirl
Braised Lamb Shanks in Pinot Noir by Leite’s Culinaria
Pork Medallions with Pinot Noir- Cherry Sauce by Noble Pig
Pork Chops with Fresh Blackberry- Pinot Noir Sauce by Dinners for a Year and Beyond
Pinot Noir Pot Roast by Tasty and Gluten Free
Coq au Vin by Simply Recipes
Apple- Merlot Glazed Ham by Uncle Jerry’s Kitchen
Pork Medallions with Merlot Sauce by Tastefully Simple
Coq au Zin by RecipeGirl
Beef Stroganoff by Guilty Kitchen
Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew by The Little Kitchen
Budget Beef Bourguignon by Food Wishes
Beef Brisket with Merlot and Prunes by Sassy Radish
Basic Beef Stew by RecipeGirl
Perfect Prime Rib Roast with Red Wine Jus by Steamy Kitchen
Veal Meatballs in Red Wine Sauce by the Kitchn
Filet Mignon in Red Wine Sauce by Simply Recipes
Slow Cooked Beef Burgundy by RecipeGirl
Steak with Burgundy Mushroom Sauce by The Pioneer Woman
Italian Pot Roast by From a Chef’s Kitchen
Red Wine Spaghetti with Broccoli by Love & Olive Oil
Pork Chops with Garlic and Wine by The Pioneer Woman
Red Wine Meatloaf by This Gal Cooks
Red Wine- Mushroom Risotto by Eclectic Recipes
Cabernet Braised Short Ribs with Gorgonzola by Well Fed
Beef and Red Wine Chili by Girl vs. Dough
Wine Braised Chicken by The Life Jolie
Lasagna by TasteFood
Red Wine Mushroom Pork Tenderloin by The Kitchen Magpie
Red Wine and Rosemary Braised Lamb Shanks by Always Order Dessert
Creamy Red Wine Chicken Pasta by Always Use Butter
Red Wine Braised Ham by PBS Food
Dark Chocolate and Red Wine Beef Stew by Not Quite Nigella
Pork belly marinated for one night with red wine and soy sauce , and just grill it!!!
Saute Butterflied porkchops in red wine- along with a little basil or thyme or rosemary.
Boil spaghetti in water for 2 minutes, then drain. In another pot, boil 4 to 5 cups of wine- Add spaghetti to the red wine and cook ’till al dente…(5-6 minutes)…in a fry pan sautee in olive oil, 2 gloves of garlic, 2 anchovies (optional) and sprinkle of chilli peppers- toss with the spaghetti and serve!

Soups:
Tomato Florentine Soup by RecipeGirl
Wild Rice and Portobello Mushroom Soup by Lisa’s Kitchen
Red Onion and Red Wine Soup by What Did You Eat
Make Beef Soup, and mix in 1 cup of red wine.
French Onion Soup by Food Nouveau
Early Autumn Minestrone by Dinner du Jour

Desserts:
Blackberry- Red Wine Chocolate Cake by Love & Olive Oil
Chocolate- Pinot Noir Fondue by Noble Pig
Blackberry Cabernet Granita by The Kitchn
Blackberry- Cabernet Sorbet by Gimme Some Oven
Sugar Free Blackberry Cabernet Ice Cream by Christine Cooks
Merlot Cream Cheese Brownies by Taste as You Go
Cherry Cabernet Brownies by Better Homes and Gardens
Chocolate Red Wine Cupcakes by Teacher by Day… Chef by Night
Chocolate Blackberry Merlot Cupcakes by Sweet Beginnings
Red Wine Poached Rhubarb by David Lebovitz
Strawberry Red Wine Sauce by Make with Mara
Red Wine Chocolate Cake by Smitten Kitchen
Ripe Figs in Spiced Red Wine Syrup  by Sippity Sup
Blueberry Cheesecake Cabernet Popsicles by Endless Simmer
Goat Cheese Custard + Strawberries in Red Wine Syrup by David Lebovitz
Red Wine Chocolate Truffles by Sprinkle Bakes
Red Wine Truffles with Dried Cherries by Art of Dessert
Wine Poached Pears by eCurry
Vegan Chocolate Merlot Mousse by Go Dairy Free

Other ideas:
Make Strawberry- Pinot Noir Preserves by Local Kitchen
Make Spiced Tomato Jam with Pinot Noir by Andrea’s Kitchen
Make Blackberry Merlot Wine Jelly by Cooking on the Ranch
Make Red Wine Vinegar by Boulder Locavore

Also:  
How to Remove Red Wine Stains by the Kitchn
7 Tips for Cooking with Wine by Stone Soup

glass of sangria
There you go!  Let me know if I forgot anything 🙂 

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29 Comments

  1. Kim B says:

    When making my spaghetti sauce, I add red wine to my ground meat when it’s almost done cooking, and let it simmer till absorbed. Then I add more after adding all the tomato products. Sooo rich and delicious!

    1. Lori Lange says:

      Thanks for the tip!

  2. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says:

    What great ideas! I love red wine, but unfortunately my husband doesn’t, so I always have it left over if I decide to open a bottle. These are wonderful – and I love the freezing idea!

  3. Lisa Cornely says:

    The red wine chocolate cake is a delicious dessert, I made it this week. Great listing of recipes, now I found about 30 new recipes to add to my bucket list.

  4. Michelle @ Taste As You Go says:

    Thank for including my Merlot Cream Cheese Brownies in your round-up, Lori! Such an impressive list… Can’t wait to try some of these recipes!

  5. Cathy @ Noble Pig says:

    We always have leftover red wine from the tasting room, so this list will come i handy! Thanks for including my Pork medallions recipe!

  6. Maria in NJ says:

    leftover wine!! what?

    wow that is some compiled list, thank you for doing the leg work…

  7. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says:

    Wow! How did you even find all of these recipes? That is a lot of reading i have to do! Have a great weekend!!

  8. Toni | Boulder Locavore says:

    In my house Lori, ‘leftover’ and ‘wine’ in a phrase would be an oxymoron! However if the occasion were to ever occur (maybe a fire would break out during dinner forcing us out of the house with the wine bottle unfinished) I love this collection of recipes you’ve amassed! Covers every course and possibility! Thanks for including my red wine vinegar too! BTW we’ve interacted in the Facebook blogger group; my name on there is CoffeeAndA BlueVespa (long story on the name but connecting the dots for you!).

    1. Lori Lange says:

      Awesome- nice to meet ya!

  9. Coco @ Opera Girl Cooks says:

    Thanks for the ping! Great list!

  10. Lynda - TasteFood says:

    Now THAT is a roundup! The hardest part will be making sure there’s wine leftover. Thanks for including me!