cooking wine Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Fri, 09 Oct 2020 10:07:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Does Cooking with Wine Really Have Value? https://thedancingcucumber.com/does-cooking-with-wine-really-have-value/ Mon, 12 Oct 2020 11:35:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=5578 If you’ve done any significant amount of cooking, you’ve undoubtedly come across a recipe that calls for a splash of wine at some point. But does wine really add flavor or texture? Doesn’t the alcohol burn off once you start cooking it? Is it really just an excuse to open a bottle of wine and […]

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]]> If you’ve done any significant amount of cooking, you’ve undoubtedly come across a recipe that calls for a splash of wine at some point. But does wine really add flavor or texture? Doesn’t the alcohol burn off once you start cooking it? Is it really just an excuse to open a bottle of wine and indulge while you’re busy preparing dinner?

These are all valid questions, but the truth is that wine can do quite a bit to improve the flavor profile of your dish. Here’s how it works.

Alcohol Enhances a Food’s Natural Flavor

Although most of the alcohol does burn off in the cooking process, the molecular structure allows it to bond with the fats and water molecules in food, bringing out even more flavor and tenderizing dishes such as meats and vegetables.

The Best Flavors are Left Behind

Boozy flavors will cook off, leaving only the tastiest aspects of the wine behind. This is why it is always recommended to only cook with wine that you would drink yourself.

It Adds Balance

Wine comes in many varieties, and depending on which you use, it can help to balance out your dish. White Wines can add an acidic touch like vinegar, while buttery red wines can create a deeper, richer flavor. 

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> cooking wine Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Fri, 09 Oct 2020 10:07:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Does Cooking with Wine Really Have Value? https://thedancingcucumber.com/does-cooking-with-wine-really-have-value/ Mon, 12 Oct 2020 11:35:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=5578 If you’ve done any significant amount of cooking, you’ve undoubtedly come across a recipe that calls for a splash of wine at some point. But does wine really add flavor or texture? Doesn’t the alcohol burn off once you start cooking it? Is it really just an excuse to open a bottle of wine and […]

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]]> If you’ve done any significant amount of cooking, you’ve undoubtedly come across a recipe that calls for a splash of wine at some point. But does wine really add flavor or texture? Doesn’t the alcohol burn off once you start cooking it? Is it really just an excuse to open a bottle of wine and indulge while you’re busy preparing dinner?

These are all valid questions, but the truth is that wine can do quite a bit to improve the flavor profile of your dish. Here’s how it works.

Alcohol Enhances a Food’s Natural Flavor

Although most of the alcohol does burn off in the cooking process, the molecular structure allows it to bond with the fats and water molecules in food, bringing out even more flavor and tenderizing dishes such as meats and vegetables.

The Best Flavors are Left Behind

Boozy flavors will cook off, leaving only the tastiest aspects of the wine behind. This is why it is always recommended to only cook with wine that you would drink yourself.

It Adds Balance

Wine comes in many varieties, and depending on which you use, it can help to balance out your dish. White Wines can add an acidic touch like vinegar, while buttery red wines can create a deeper, richer flavor. 

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