Red wine recipes

This rich, tomatoey chicken dish is full of flavour - and it improves with freezing

This slow-cooked rabbit stew has rich flavour thanks to prunes, brandy and herbs. Serve big bowls of this rabbit casserole for a true taste of autumn.

Braised beef and roasted garlic pie makes for sophisticated comfort food

A classic recipe with a contemporary twist, beef pie with crisp potato crust

Use this great mince recipe as a base for bolognese or cottage pie - freeze a batch ready to whip out for last-minute dinners

People will think you've been cooking for hours with this rich and meaty dish, ready in under 30 minutes

Make a restaurant-style sauce for your steak in 15 minutes - perfect with creamy mash

Try this recipe for poached pears, drenched in a cinnamon-spiced red wine. This low-fat dessert is perfect for dinner party entertaining.

Why not get the kids involved in cooking too with this simple version of a classic

This red wine sauce from Gordon Ramsay makes the perfect accompaniment to a Christmas goose

The perfect party drink, as it can be made well ahead, then brought out of the fridge as guests arrive – or serve it hot for a traditional winter warmer

Thanks to a breadcrumb coating made with parsley, mint, rosemary and garlic, this roast joint is a cut above the rest

Gordon Ramsay adds his personal touch and expertise to create the perfect coq au vin

A rich and warming one-pot casserole for one

Replace your roast this Sunday with a warming pie straight from the oven

Beef skirt and shin are great value cuts, and become particularly delicious when slow-cooked in this one-pot dish - ideal for no-fuss family dinners

Make this subtly flavoured gravy base ahead and freeze to make life a bit easier when entertaining – just stir in the roasting juices before serving

A lovely homemade gift for wine lovers

This dish of calamari in red wine, fennel, rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes

Bake a festive take on classic brownies. Using red wine and spices like cinnamon and ginger lifts the flavour and fills the home with the aromas of Christmas

Perfect for a dinner party

Planning a dinner party? James Martin's crusted roast beef will wow your guests

Coq au vin is a delicious bistro regular, but this version made with duck has an even richer flavour

Pear, blue cheese and toasted nuts is a combination made in heaven