Recipes with sherry

Greenport soup, a silky pureed green pea and lettuce soup with scallions, parsley, a blonde roux, and a splash of dry sherry. Bright spring color, elegant enough for company.

Vietnamese fruits in syrup (trái cây) with orange, pineapple, and lychees in a sherry-citrus sugar syrup. A simple, elegant tropical dessert chilled to perfection.

Chinese egg pancake rolls stuffed with seasoned pork, mushrooms, and scallions, steamed then sliced and drizzled with oyster-plum dipping sauce.

Szechuan-style flank steak stir-fried with snow peas, mushrooms, carrots, and dried red chilies in an oyster sauce and sesame oil glaze. A spicy, authentic Chinese beef dish ready in about an hour.

Crispy garlic-butter bread rolls stuffed with chicken, shrimp, and mushrooms in a rich Swiss and Parmesan cream sauce. Pure Louisiana comfort food.

Ham mousse in sherry aspic is a classic French charcuterie showpiece. Ground ham folded into whipped cream, set in a crystal-clear aspic with truffle and egg white garnishes.

Antoine's cream of mushroom soup builds deep flavor with two stages of sherry reduction, butter-browned mushrooms, and a finish of heavy cream. Topped with quenelles and toasted hazelnuts.

Sherry-marinated beef stir-fried with cauliflower, roll-cut carrots, and black mushrooms in a Szechuan peppercorn sauce with black bean paste and Chinkiang vinegar. Authentic wok cooking with serious depth of flavor.

Meat-filled Chinese egg pancakes wrap thin egg crepes around seasoned beef and pork with scallion, ginger and garlic, then steam them whole and slice into bite-sized rounds. Dim sum-style appetizer or main dish.

Chilled Spanish-style cantaloupe soup blended with potato, half and half, and dry sherry. Silky, elegant, and ready in 15 minutes. Garnish with nutmeg or a slice of lime.

Crispy cornstarch-battered shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy Peking-style sauce with garlic, sherry, scallions, and hot chili peppers. A Chinese restaurant classic at home.

Slow-braised beef eye of round simmered with soy sauce, dry sherry, fresh ginger, and mushrooms until fork-tender. Sliced and served over hot rice with a rich pan gravy.

Thick tuna steaks marinated in sweet-savory sherry, ginger, and maple syrup grill to perfection in under an hour for an Asian-inspired seafood dinner.

Sabayon sauce made with egg yolks, red and white wine, sherry, and fresh citrus, spooned warm over strawberry ice cream sundaes. A French classic for entertaining.

Olive Garden copycat seafood Torcello with cod, clams, shrimp, and crab in a garlic-sherry bechamel sauce tossed with radiatore pasta. A rich, restaurant-style seafood pasta you can make at home.

Creole garlic soup with beef broth and dry sherry, topped with bubbly Parmesan garlic toast. Think French onion soup's Louisiana cousin. Ready in 30 minutes.

Elegant crab stuffed shrimp appetizer with almonds and sherry. Jumbo shrimp butterflied and filled with flaked crab, breadcrumbs, and butter.

Creamy low-calorie crab and asparagus soup with dry sherry, lemon zest, and fresh vegetables in a light skim milk base. A guilt-free bowl of comfort ready in one hour.

A whole chicken and ham steamed with ginger and sherry, chopped Chinese-style, and served with stir-fried broccoli under a glossy rock sugar glaze. An impressive traditional Chinese banquet dish.

An unexpected chilled soup featuring black olives simmered in chicken stock with cream, egg, dry sherry, and a dash of steak sauce. Briny, creamy, and utterly sophisticated.

This bean soup sports a colorful mixture of vegetables and rich spices reminiscent of Mexican cuisine. It tastes even better after a night in the refrigerator. Serve topped with crushed tortilla chips and low- fat sour cream, if desired.

Pork and oyster egg roll filling with mushrooms, red pepper, scallions, and a drizzle of sesame oil. Stir-fried fast, loaded with umami, and ready to wrap.

Pan-seared chicken breasts get draped in a tangy mustard sauce with dry sherry and a creamy ricotta-yogurt finish. All the richness of a cream sauce with half the guilt.

Lobster tail pasta in a creamy lemon and sherry sauce with sauteed mushrooms. A rich, elegant dish that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Creamy sherried lobster bisque for two, made with lobster tails, red potatoes, clam juice, and light sour cream blended silky smooth. An intimate, elegant soup finished with dry sherry and thyme.

Italian chicken breasts dredged and pan-seared, then simmered in a garlic, sherry, and rosemary broth. Rustic one-skillet Italian dinner with crisp edges and a silky pan sauce.

Turkey breast strips simmered with mushrooms, carrots, and onion in a tangy sour cream sauce with dry sherry and Dijon mustard. A lighter, vegetable-loaded stroganoff served over egg noodles in 45 minutes.

Chicken livers browned in bacon drippings, simmered in dry sherry and tomato sauce with mushrooms, onions, and herbs. Served over rice, polenta, or pasta with grated Parmesan. Ready in 20 minutes.

Soy marinated mushrooms, a make-ahead appetizer of fresh mushrooms steeped overnight in a hot brine of soy sauce, red wine vinegar, sherry, sugar, and minced onion. Tangy, savory, deeply umami.

Peking duck made the traditional way, air-dried and glazed with maltose for lacquer-crisp skin, then roasted and carved thin to wrap in steamed pancakes with hoisin, scallions and cucumber.

Chicken Marengo braises browned chicken pieces with onions, garlic, tomato, and sherry until tender. A French Napoleonic classic with rustic wine-laced sauce in under an hour.

Skin-on chicken quarters baked with artichoke hearts in a herbed sherry and tomato sauce. One pan, one hour, and the whole kitchen smells like a Mediterranean bistro. Serves 4 to 5.

Ginger chicken stir-fry with soy sauce, sherry, and brown sugar served over quick-cooking rice and vegetables. A complete weeknight dinner in about 25 minutes.

Chicken tetrazzini made entirely from scratch with no canned soup. Reduced homemade broth, heavy cream, dry sherry, and a hint of nutmeg create a silky sauce over spaghetti, mushrooms, and parmesan.

Chinese chicken meatball soup with water chestnuts, snow peas, carrots, and green onions in a sherry-spiked broth. Light, fast, and full of crisp vegetables. Ready in 15 minutes.

Whole grilled trout marinated in soy sauce, sherry, lemon juice, garlic, and oil. One hour of soaking and 15 minutes on the grill for smoky, savory fish that's perfect for a fresh catch.

Fried wild game ravioli stuffed with duck, pheasant, leeks, praline, sour cherries, and demi-glace, finished with a Frangelico hazelnut butter. A restaurant-caliber game dish.

A savory crab soup made with flaked crab meat, light cream and a bit of dry sherry.

Deep-fried shrimp and crab toast on French baguette slices with ginger, water chestnuts, and sesame seeds. A crispy San Francisco Chinatown-style appetizer with plum sauce.

A simple yet scrumptious side dish that can accompany any meal you make this summer!

This moist and delicious cake made with currants, raisins and apricots is perfect the for the holiday season!

Leeks, wild mushrooms, and green beans sautéed in sherry with a bright finish of orange zest and apple cider vinegar. A low-fat, 20-minute side dish with surprising depth.

Hearty thirteen-bean soup with smoked pork, black beans, tomatoes, and a splash of sherry. Half pureed for a thick, creamy texture with whole beans in every spoonful.

Jade scallops stir-fried with bok choy, snow peas, water chestnuts, and baby corn in a ginger-garlic sauce. A classic Chinese wok technique with velveted seafood.

This succulent dish made of tofu cakes, french beans and a bit of dry sherry is the perfect dinner to make when in a hurry.

A scrumptious beef dish made with oyster sauce, rice wine and canned mushrooms.

Slow-simmered Brazilian black bean soup with cumin, coriander, orange juice, and a splash of dry sherry. Partially pureed for velvety thickness and topped with a cool dollop of sour cream.

Chicken Kiev wraps pounded chicken breasts around frozen garlic-herb butter, then breads and deep-fries until golden. Cuts open to a buttery flood, served with sherry cream sauce.