Red wine recipes

Comfort food doesn't get much better than this

The secret to this rich beef casserole is to use all wine and no stock. Our ultimate beef bourguignon recipe is an instant comforting classic, full of satisfying flavours.

Add a little 'mamma mia' to a beef stew with pancetta and oregano, and a crunchy topping of Parmesan-coated potatoes

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

Try our comforting twist on a traditional beef hotpot to warm up those chilly midwinter evenings. Serve with buttered greens on the side, if you like

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