Budget-Friendly red wine Recipes – Save Money, Eat Well

Cooking with red wine doesn’t have to be expensive. Try these cheap, tasty, and filling recipes.

Recipes with red wine

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Sichuan and Chongqing-style Braised Pork Knuckle with Sticky Rice and Tiger Skin (Two Flavors)

This braised pork knuckle with tiger skin is truly impressive—it's the star dish of any large banquet, and in a restaurant, it's a high-end, impressive dish that holds its own. Placed on the table, its glossy, dark red skin wrinkles into beautiful "tiger skin" patterns, sprinkled with tempting scallions—just looking at it makes your mouth water! The meat falls off your chopsticks with a "plop," the skin tender and the meat succulent, not greasy at all—it's like a "gentle paradise" stuffed into your mouth. If you dip it in the light dipping sauce, it's a "refreshing and cleansing" version; the slightly spicy and sour sauce coats the meat, like a cool breeze on your tongue. If you drizzle it with the thick sauce, it's a "sweet and passionate" version; the rich sauce clings to the meat, every bite is a savory blend of soy sauce and meat, like a "sweet embrace" for your taste buds. If you master this skill, serving it to guests at home will guarantee you'll be surrounded by people praising it until you blush! 😂 Which flavor do you prefer?

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Home-cooked steak

The meaning and feeling of frying steak at home is like moving the ritual of a western restaurant into the kitchen, with the warmth of fireworks~ Share a few features: Meaning: Not just eating, but a small ritual of life Satisfaction brought by a sense of control: From selecting meat, thawing to seasoning and frying, you can control the degree of doneness by yourself throughout the process, and you know your stomach better than takeout. Spend half the money to buy a good steak, add cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and a glass of red wine, and you can replicate the "high-end feeling" and sense of accomplishment at home. The charm of frying steak at home is that it turns "eating" into a warm thing-not to fill your stomach, but to use your hands to turn ordinary ingredients into the expected taste, and then share it with the people you care about~ Have you fried steak at home recently?

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Wine and food go hand in hand! Sautéed clam meat with dried radish and peanuts

After tasting this dish of fried clam meat at the "Lettuce Club", I was deeply attracted by its unique flavor. The tender clam meat is wrapped with salty and fragrant dried radish, the green and red peppers add spiciness, and the crispy peanuts are the finishing touch. The flavors are layered and it goes well with rice or wine. I went home and tried it repeatedly to adjust the delicious taste I remember. It is even better when rolled with lettuce, which is refreshing and rich.

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Duck Army with Spicy Peppers (Duck Wings, Duck Necks, Duck Heads)

~The instant duck necks and duck wings I bought are like "human water recycling stations"? After eating, I'm going to make friends with the water dispenser! 😂 ~This pot of duck army (duck head, duck neck, duck wings), paired with green pepper, red pepper, and dried chili peppers, forms a "three-pepper bombing group", and joins hands with beer, green onions and ginger to stage a passionate carnival in the pot. Rock sugar and light soy sauce are cleverly combined to coat the duck army with tempting sauce, and the aroma of the stew is overflowing. Take a bite, the triple pepper aroma goes straight to the top of the head, and the spicy and spicy layers are progressive, making people shout "This duck is so addictive" while slurping, and they can't stop at all! ~Unlimited refills of homemade iced green plum wine, enough duck, just need you, the "human joke teller" to support the scene!

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Spaghetti Bolognese

This classic Italian spaghetti bolognese dish features springy pasta paired with rich and aromatic bolognese sauce. The meat sauce is sautéed with minced garlic and onions, then beef is added and cooked until well-seasoned. It is then paired with cherry tomatoes, tomato paste and sauce to bring out the rich tomato flavor. Fresh basil, red wine and olive oil are then added to enhance the flavor, and finally a little butter is added to make the sauce smoother. The whole dish is rich and layered, full of classic Italian flavors and brings a heart-warming satisfaction.

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Slow Braised Red Wine Oxtail

A heart warming dish that is full of flavours, from the sweetness of the red wine, to the aromatic taste of the mixed vegetables and finally the tender oxtail that is full of collagen!

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Stir-fried squid with green and red bell peppers

Fried squid with green and red peppers comes with both rice and wine 😋

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Three gentle supplements for women

Many women often ask, 'How can I take better care of myself?' We've curated 3 specially designed sweet wellness recipes just for women—warming you through your cycle, boosting energy and blood, and comforting those little cravings. Every spoonful is a small act of self-love. After all, loving yourself is the beginning of a lifelong romance. ~ Ginger-Red Date Brown Sugar Drink for your period: Especially comforting for those with cold uterus, poor blood flow, or menstrual cramps. ~ Daily Qi & Blood Boost: Astragalus lifts and strengthens, red dates tonify and soothe, and angelica nourishes and activates blood. Add ginger for those with cold constitutions, or ophiopogon root to balance heat. ~ Poached Egg in Sweet Fermented Rice with Brown Sugar: A bowl of warm, thick, fragrant soup with soft egg and mellow wine aroma—it’s pure comfort. Note: Everyone’s body is different. Stop drinking if you experience any discomfort.

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Stir-fried Clams with Green and Red Peppers in Black Bean Sauce

This dish features tender and juicy mussels, paired with the fresh spiciness of green and red peppers and the rich aroma of bean curd to create a home-cooked delicacy that is full of color and flavor. The oysters are crispy and bouncy, the savory flavor of the bean curd perfectly blended with the slight spiciness of the green and red peppers, which makes you want to eat. Every bite is full of layers, with both the freshness of seafood and the richness of soy sauce, it is an endlessly memorable side dish.

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Balsamic Glazed Beef Cubes

Tender cubes of beef sear until the edges caramelise, sealing in their deep, meaty richness. A glossy balsamic glaze sweeps across each piece, layering sweet-acidic complexity that elevates the natural beefy depth. The sauce clings gently, adding hints of bright tang and subtle sweetness that pull in the savoury, earthy tones. Every bite offers a satisfyingly rich meaty bite with a sophisticated finish — bold, balanced, and elegantly robust. This dish delivers warmth and depth, perfect for a cozy dinner that feels both comforting and refined.