Figs Poached in Spiced Red Wine with Mascarpone

Beautiful maroon-hued figs and a spiced honeylike sauce are an intriguing pair. Vanilla ice cream or a semi-firm sheep's cheese would also be ideal partners instead of the mascarpone mixture.

Short Ribs with Mushrooms and Red Wine Sauce

Mushrooms add earthy flavour to this slow-cooked dish. Dried shiitakes are a good substitute for the porcini.

Roast Leg of Lamb with Red Wine Jus

Warm Turkey Sandwiches with Creamy White Wine Sauce

A festive turkey dinner is absolutely delicious, but what to do with all the leftovers? Try this delicious sandwich to help you use up every last bit of the bird.

Lemon Roasted Salmon with Creamy Dill Wine Sauce

Pork Stew with Fennel and Squash

Sweet squash and anise-flavoured fennel make this stew particularly satisfying on cool nights. Instead of the wine, you can use sodium-reduced chicken stock mixed with 1 tsp (5 mL) wine vinegar.

Black Currant Liqueur

French cr? de cassis is the inspiration for this sweet and fruity liqueur. This drink makes a refreshing cocktail by topping 1 oz (25 mL) with 4 oz (125 mL) chilled white wine, sparkling white wine or soda water.

Canadian Maple Bacon Jam With Jackson-Triggs Sparkling Wine

Chicken with Leeks and Shiitake Mushrooms

The subtle, earthy flavours of leeks and shiitake mushrooms naturally complement chicken. Serve this easy entertaining dish with mashed potatoes or rice. If you're not cooking with wine, replace it with chicken stock, adding 2 tsp (10 mL) white wine vinegar.