It’s easy to take your food from everyday to gourmet flavor without any fancy techniques or ingredients. You just need to know a few secret ingredients that give incredible flavor. Canned chicken broth is one and wine is another.
I was testing a chicken and rice dish. The first time I made it, I used only chicken broth for the liquid. It was very good, but not exceptional. I made it again with the same exact vegetables and seasoning I just replace a ½ cup of broth with a ½ cup of white wine. The dish went from very good to extraordinary. Wine imparts a flavor that vinegar, tomatoes, or chicken broth can’t. It adds a delicious complexity to your food and can make the difference between mediocre and gourmet flavor.
I believe in making your life as easy as possible in the kitchen. I don’t want you to have to stock a lot of ingredients or search for hours in a grocery store so I suggest and cook only with white wine. This will prevent any frustration and will avoid overwhelming you with too many choices. I prefer Bella Sera® Pinot Grigio for all my cooking. It has a nice flavor, it’s readily available, and it’s not expensive.
If you can’t find this wine, or want to find your own for cooking, buy a few bottles and taste them. If you like the taste straight from the bottle, it will be perfect for cooking. Find one you like and use it all the time. If you don’t want to experiment you will not be disappointed with Bella Sera®. It was the one I used to test all my recipes.
If you don’t finish the bottle with your meal, store the leftover wine in a glass jar (not plastic) in the refrigerator. The less air in the bottle, the longer it will keep. Don’t freeze wine.
Cooking is easier than you think and you and your family are worth the time and effort it takes.
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