

A large-batch fruit punch that combines white wine, orange juice, lemon juice, crushed pineapple, and fresh bananas, steeped overnight before being finished with white rum, dark rum, and crème de banane.

A handful of mixed leaves, a few slices of French bread, and goat cheese that melts just enough under the broiler.

This mulled wine warms red wine, apple cider, brandy, and orange with whole spices for a fragrant Christmas drink, with stovetop and Beautiful multicooker options.

A generous bowl of mussels, prawns and scallops arranged over wilted baby spinach and spring onions, finished with a sharp dressing of olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon, ginger and red chilli.

A straightforward pasta salad built around a homemade Greek dressing and classic Mediterranean vegetables.

Wrapping chicken in prosciutto with a pocket of melted mozzarella and fresh sage inside is one of those small tricks that makes a weeknight dinner feel genuinely special.

A classic French summer starter made by filling ripe Charentais melon with Port.

A good weeknight dish earns its place not just by tasting good but by coming together in under 30 minutes without requiring anything exotic.

Authentic Argentine chimichurri made by hand with fresh parsley, garlic, dried oregano, red wine vinegar, and olive oil.

Saffron, prawns, squid, and short-grain rice in a slow-cooked risotto with white wine and tomato.

Thanks to the genius of Deb Perelman, from The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook.

Lemon chicken thighs baked with fresh lemon, garlic, herbs, white wine and just a touch of honey.

A light and elegant twist on the classic Aperol Spritz, made with dry white wine instead of Prosecco.

A warm, tangy, sweet vinaigrette made with real bacon fat, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and red onion.

Pies hold a special place in Greek cooking, and prasopita (from “praso”, meaning leek) is one of those dishes I grew up watching my mother and grandmother make.

This Mushroom Ragu brings together earthy mushrooms, aromatic vegetables, and a splash of red wine in a thick, savory sauce.

These beef stew recipes travel across continents, showcasing how different cultures transform humble cuts of beef into rich, slow simmered deliciousness.

This Classic Christmas Cake is packed with dried figs, raisins, sultanas, and apricots soaked in sweet wine overnight.

Toasted country bread, crisp bacon, and fennel (both fresh fennel and fennel seed) make this dressing deeply savory and aromatic.

This festive Apple Cider Eggnog Cocktail combines spiced apple cider, creamy eggnog (or Austrian egg liqueur), and a splash of dark rum.