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Wine

Raspberries and Blackberries in Red-Wine Syrup

The nutty, slightly spicy flavor of the sweet red wine works well with the berries in this dish. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 45 min

Saffron and Leek Butter

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Rhubarb and Pear Compote

Any extras are great cold for breakfast. As an alternative to the vanilla ice cream, top with sour cream or lowfat yogurt for a lighter interpretation.

Spiced Wine with Dried Fruit

In Austria this is called Krambambuli.

Grilled Beef Steak Verciano

"My father was a grilling fanatic,: Sandra says. "I remember him standing over the barbecue in a terrible rainstorm one day when he just had to have grilled chicken. He named this marinade after the village in Italy where he grew up."

Pecan-Crusted Salmon with Sorrel Sauce

From the Pepper Mill in Clearwater, Florida.

Lighter Than Mom's Tuna-Noodle Casserole

Reduced-fat cream cheese, low-fat milk and water-packed canned tuna are the secrets to this updated take on a 1950s favorite.

Wine-Poached Mahimahi and Shrimp

With its sweet taste and firm flesh, mahimahi lends itself well to poaching. Halibut, swordfish and salmon would also be good prepared this way. Serve glasses of chilled Sémillon or Chardonnay to go with the main course.

Chicken with Mild Red Chili Sauce

To round out the meal, present warm pita bread and a mixed green salad with the chicken. A chilled Marsanne or Chardonnay is nice alongside.

Braised Lamb Shanks with Fennel, Tomatoes, Turnips and Carrots

The shanks need to marinate overnight, so plan ahead. Uncork a spicy Syrah, Pinot Noir or Merlot to go with dinner.

Coq au Vin

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Makes use of the microwave oven.

Grilled Halibut with Warm Tomato Compote

If you would rather use swordfish or sea bass, by all means do. Whatever the choice, grill some zucchini that have been quartered lengthwise, and toss egg noodles with butter and fresh black pepper. Then finish the meal with sliced strawberries topped with sour cream and brown sugar. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Roast Turkey with Prosciutto, Rosemary and Garlic

A mixture of prosciutto, rosemary and plenty of garlic rubbed under the skin of the turkey gives it a distinctively delicious taste. True garlic lovers can squeeze some of the pan-roasted garlic into the gravy for even more flavor. Begin the meal with an appetizer of chilled shrimp with lemon and dill, and offer a radicchio salad as a first course. Pour a Chianti Classico Riserva.

Veal or Turkey Roulades with Dried Apricot Rosemary Stuffing and Apricot Mustard Sauce

We used veal in the following recipe; however, turkey cutlets (slices of raw turkey breast) would also be delicious and have about half the fat grams. When the veal or turkey is pounded, the cutlets may tear. The holes can be sealed with wooden toothpicks, and as soon as the roulades are baked, the holes with close. We suggest cooking the potatoes before the roulades, as they require a higher oven temperature. If desired, the potatoes may then be warmed up in the oven as the roulades finish baking.
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