17 Recipes That Use Up Leftover Wine

Now that the holiday is behind us, a lot of you may be looking at your Mishloach Manot stash and Seudah leftovers and wondering what to do next.

Well, when it comes to all that leftover wine, if you’re looking for a creative use for it, take a look at the recipes below!

Most recipes using wine only require 1 and 1/2 cups of it. So instead of popping open a new bottle just to have more leftovers on hand, take advantage and use the open bottles you’ve already got!

1. Tomato Garlic White Wine Snapper by Rena Tuchinsky

The bright acidity of the wine and tomatoes balances beautifully with sweet garlic and fresh herbs, creating a light but flavorful meal that’s perfect for a special dinner or Shabbat seudah. Serve over rice or with crusty bread to soak up every last delicious drop.

2. Lemon Thyme and Wine Penne Pesce by Naomi Nachman

On a long flight to Australia about 25 years ago, I sat next to an Italian restaurateur who owned a restaurant in New York. He was flying from New York to Australia to see his son. As I am very chatty, we quickly struck up a conversation and I asked him to recommend a fish recipe from his restaurant. He shared with me one of his favorite dishes — which was a fish with pasta. That was the first time I heard that fish and pasta was a thing; I had always associated pasta with meat (think spaghetti bolognaise). I created this dish from memory with some tweaks of my own. This fish and pasta dish is delicious.

3. Tortellini with Creamy White Wine Mushroom Sauce by Vera Newman

Tender tortellini tossed in a rich, creamy mushroom and white wine sauce make this dish comforting, elegant, and full of flavor — perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a cozy Shabbat meal.

4. Slow-Cooked Chicken with Fennel and White Wine by Kim Kushner

I feel that too many people are afraid to give fennel a fair shot. If you’re on the fence, give this recipe a try. The garlic and fennel are caramelized, so the fennel’s distinct “licorice” flavor is mellowed, and the white wine adds the ideal note of acidity. If you love fennel like I do, this will become your go-to chicken recipe.

5. Garlic Baked Chicken from the Dining In Cookbook

A perfect balance of fresh flavors. Very enjoyable!

6. Caramelized Chicken by Raizy Fried

Here’s one easy chicken recipe that actually tastes gourmet. I love the earthy flavor of mushrooms, and the wonderful combination of silan, wine and sautéed onions. It’s a sweet juicy chicken recipe, to put it in “chicken-and-potatoes-language”. Enough said. This is our most popular chicken recipe ever! Try it and see for yourself.

7. Quickie String Beans by Chanie Nayman

I’m always trying to find new ways to serve string beans, and this one is a new favorite. Side note, I’ve been using my kitchen shears to cut off the stubby end of the string beans (I do a few at a time), and I’m loving how quick it is!

8. Garlic Thyme Chicken by Brynie Greisman

This chicken has a unique and somewhat intriguing flavor that leaves everyone clamoring for seconds. I never have leftovers!

9. Portobello Mushrooms with Barley from the Dining In Cookbook

A very elegant side dish, dairy or pareve.

10. Chicken with Mushroom Sauce from the Dining In Cookbook

Tastes like veal scallopini – just less expensive to prepare!

11. Pulled Sticky Date Brisket in Pan Juices by Rorie Weisberg

A fabulous low-sugar brisket. Part of the perfect macro meal served along with Herb-Roasted Colorful Carrots and Cauliflower Farfel.

12. Flanken-Mushroom-Cauliflower Soup by Chanie Nayman

There’s nothing that screams comfort food for a cold Succos night more than a hearty meat soup. You’ll go back to this one all winter long for a great meal-in-a-bowl recipe.

13. Melt-in-Your-Mouth Garlic Minute Steak with Caramelized Onions by Esti Steinmetz

A simple yet satisfying dish that tastes like dinner took hours to make.

14. Eggplant Tomato Fettuccine by Erin Grunstein

This eggplant tomato fettuccine combines tender sautéed eggplant with a rich, vibrant tomato sauce, all tossed with al dente fettuccine for a satisfying, comforting pasta dish that’s full of flavor and simple to love.

15. Split Minute Roast with Mushroom-Wine Sauce by Sima Kazarnovsky

What I love about this sauce is that it refuses to rely on the meat to make it shine. The sauce gets cooked down for a while, infusing the mushrooms and onion with a rich red wine flavor. Have it in a bowl with a spoon, too. I’ve been there. I won’t judge.

16. Sweet and Smoky Red Wine Brisket by Gitty Friedman

The red wine in this brisket recipe makes it a perfect choice for your Purim seudah. Serve it sliced, or shred it for a buffet-style meal.

17. Spatchcocked Sweet Wine Chicken by Chanie Nayman

I’ve made whole chickens so many ways using so many different methods, but these days I’m very partial to spatchcocking. Because the breast bones do not become totally flat, they cook more slowly than the thighs and retain moisture, a nice change for chicken breasts!\

Originally published March 2023. Updated and improved March 2026.