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What to do with leftover red wine?

38 replies

BrokenBanana · 25/06/2013 15:59

I've got about half a bottle of Rioja left, what can I do with it apart from the obvious? I have a cupboard full of spices and stuff, a pack of diced lamb or chicken in the freezer but no idea what to do!
At ideas?

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EleanorHandbasket · 25/06/2013 16:00

I have never heard of this 'leftover wine' of which you speak. Do Ocado stock it?

BrokenBanana · 25/06/2013 16:01

Oops posted too soon! Meant to ask how long it can be sat out before it tastes funny, or can it be frozen?

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SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 25/06/2013 16:01

Freeze it to use in a casserole later on?

BIWI · 25/06/2013 16:02

Nope. Sorry, don't understand. Could you explain?

Geordieminx · 25/06/2013 16:05

Left over wine???

People like you make me sick!

Grin
BrokenBanana · 25/06/2013 16:05

I know, it's not something we have ever had in this house either, it took me quite by surprise! I've just got over a stinking hangover from the weekend and can't face anymore alcohol for a good while yet, but needed it for a recipe today. Dilemma!

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EccentricElastic · 25/06/2013 16:06

Drink it!!!! Grin

nohalfmeasures · 25/06/2013 16:07

Freeze it for gravy

sydlexic · 25/06/2013 16:08

Are you sure you are on the right forum?

Wheresmycaffeinedrip · 25/06/2013 16:10

Some kind of lamb tagine?
Works in spag Bol/shepherds pie
Poached pears?

NormanTheForeman · 25/06/2013 16:11

Leftover wine? Never realised there was such a thing....

But if there is, maybe make chicken chasseur. Chicken with garlic, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, red wine and herbs.

Mmmnotsure · 25/06/2013 16:13

If you do freeze it, freeze it as ice cubes and then it's easy to use a few for gravy etc.

BewitchedBotheredandBewildered · 25/06/2013 16:14

Sorry, never heard of it.

BrokenBanana · 25/06/2013 16:23

I think I want to use the lamb, does anyone know any good recipes for it?

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BrokenBanana · 25/06/2013 16:24

Oh and I promise I will never utter the words "leftover wine" again, I forgot how offensive it is Grin

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elQuintoConyo · 25/06/2013 16:26

Hahahaha...

A... hahahahaha!

Op, you kill me!

On a serious note, ... nope, sorry: hahahahaha!

shallweshop · 25/06/2013 16:33

Ooh, hang on, I think I remember this phenomenon happening in our house a long time ago and, yes, I recall I made red wine ice cubes. Not sure what came over me really!

shallweshop · 25/06/2013 16:38

This sounds nice:

www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/lambredwineandrosema_71047

msrisotto · 25/06/2013 16:39

I freeze it. Ice cubes sounds good but I use a tub and when I'm making lasagne, I use the hot spoon and scoop out what I want.

AmazingBouncingFerret · 25/06/2013 16:45
Shock

LEFTOVER WINE???

JugglingFromHereToThere · 25/06/2013 16:52

The lamb, spices, and wine sound like they will come together beautifully for a tasty supper OP.
Wish I was half as inspired for ours !

Bowlersarm · 25/06/2013 16:55

This happened to me once.

I froze it in small portions (ice cube tray I think) and then used the cubes here and there is spag Bol, casseroles etc. Came in quite handy actually.

Fragglewump · 25/06/2013 16:55

As this as rare as a unicorn I would photograph it and then put it somewhere safe for an emergency.

OldBeanbagz · 25/06/2013 16:57

Left over wine Confused - not in this house!

I think Delia recommends freezing in ice cube trays so that you can add later to dishes.

msrisotto · 25/06/2013 16:58

Lol this is why mn has a reputation for alkie mums! Tee totallers and people who don't drink much do exist!