12 claret recipes

Classic claret cup punch made with red wine, brandy, curacao, frozen lemonade, and grapefruit soda. A refreshing, citrusy wine cocktail for summer parties and gatherings.

Clare's meringue roulade: a soft, marshmallowy meringue rolled around whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and ripe mango. A crackly-crusted, gluten-free showstopper dessert.

Malinnik is a chilled Russian raspberry soup blended with claret wine and sugar, lifted with a fizz of soda water, and finished with a dollop of sour cream. A bright, boozy summer dessert soup.

This warm spiced wassail blends claret wine, dry sherry, citrus juices, and cinnamon into a fragrant holiday punch. Ready in 20 minutes, it's the coziest sip for cold-weather gatherings.

A zesty, fruity sauce with a hint of ginger. Perfect to accompany meat or poultry, served hot or cold. Quick and easy to prepare.

A chilled Hungarian-style cherry soup made with Bing cherries, claret wine, cinnamon, and lemon, thickened with egg yolk. Served cold as an elegant starter or light meal.

Venison roast marinated overnight in vinegar, then braised with claret wine, cream of mushroom soup, and bay leaves until melt-in-your-mouth tender. A hunter's take on the French classic.

Pears poached in red Burgundy wine with cinnamon and lemon zest. An elegant French dessert with just 5 ingredients, served warm or cold in ruby-red syrup.

A proper British steak and kidney pie with claret-marinated beef, browned mushrooms, and a golden puff pastry lid. Hearty, old-school comfort that feeds eight hungry guests.

Classic beefsteak and kidney pie with claret-marinated kidneys, browned beef, and mushrooms baked under a golden pastry crust. Traditional British pub fare done right at home.

Flour-dusted chicken pieces browned in butter, then simmered with mushrooms, olives, garlic, tomato purée, and sherry. A classic Italian cacciatore that's on the table in 40 minutes.

Add sophistication to a home-cooked meal with this dish that can even have a famous French Restaurant saying "Oui, oui!".