COOKING WITH WINE
Storage
Store wine in a cool, dark place.
Seasonality
Michigan wine is available year-round!
Prep Tip
For small leftover amounts of wine, freeze in a small container for use in sauces and deglazing later on.
Explore Recipes with Michigan Wine
Vegan Lion’s Mane Mushroom Pasta
Looking for a cozy, plant-based dinner that tastes as good as it makes you feel? This creamy vegan pasta recipe features Lion’s Mane mushrooms — known to boost mood and reduce stress — tossed with garlic, shallots, white wine, and pureed cannellini beans for a velvety, dairy-free sauce.
Lamb Chops w/Buckwheat + Black Pepper Strawberries
Ready for next year’s strawberries already? Start drooling with this great way to use them in a savory setting from Abra Beren’s Pulp.
Wild Foraged Maitake with Tarragon Beurre Blanc
Locally-foraged maitake meets white wine and butter in this comforting pasta dish from Fresh Forage in Ann Arbor.
Carrot French 75
Try this brunch cocktail recipe using carrot juice and local spirits to celebrate International Carrot Day!
Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens in Coconut Milk with Blue Cornbread
‘Dishes like this remind us to prioritize feeding our souls while we feed our bodies.’ Try this recipe for hearty winter ingredients!
Vegetable Strudel with Vegetable Sauce
Try this recipe for Vegetable Strudel with Vegetable Sauce from the Farm Restaurant in Port Austin, MI.
Mackinaw Sunset Sour
Love New York Sours but wish there was more Michigan? Try this recipe from the Carriage House at Hotel Iroquois on Mackinac Island!
Chestnut Mushroom Risotto
Try Superior Mycology’s Chestnut Mushroom Risotto for a great wintertime meal using local mushrooms!
Oyster Mushroom Stew with Potatoes and Kale
This recipe uses year-round locally grown oyster mushrooms for a vegetarian hearty stew.
Jalapeño Watermelon Slushie
This recipe cools down chili heat with frozen Michigan-grown watermelon!