Wine is a very important ingredient to chefs and for good reason. But because wine is often used in gourmet dishes, you might assume that it's an ingredient you should leave to the professionals.

When I think of wine, I think of a great fat substitute in recipes. I'm probably unusual in this regard, but I actually use wine more often in cooking than I do as a beverage with dinner.

Using wine in recipes is a task that typically comes with an array of questions. And while we can confidently say that dry wines are generally best for cooking with in most recipes, other aspects ...