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Dry White Wine Questions

What is the deal with DRY white wine... why is it called "dry"? I am just wondering the difference b/n dry wine and regular wine.. also, what is a good white wine to cook with?
What is the best dry white wine this holiday season? My new father-in-law is a very picky wine drinker. He only likes European dry white wine. Which wine do you think is the best?
What can I substitue for dry white wine in a marinade? I want to make sage pork chops and my marinade calls for dry white wine. I'm 19 and live alone so I need something that I can legally purchase at the store to use instead. Any ideas?
Trying to cook Ckn piccata, it calls for a dry white wine? I don't know much about wines. Is this a certain wine made just for cooking or a drinking wine? What is the best dry white wine I should use? Any pointers here would be much appreciated.
Does Chardonnay make for a good "dry white wine"? I'm making Wild Mushroom Bisque and the recipe calls for a dry white wine. I've got some Chardonnay, does that count?
Dry white wine for making risotto? I'm making a risotto milanese. The recipe specifies I should use a dry white wine. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what kind of wine specifically I should get? I never drink white wines and so I'm white wine clueless! I don't want to spend a whole lot of money; I'm cooking with it, after all. Any advice is great! Thanks everyone! I ended up with a 10 dollar pinot grigio (that actually came from Italy, wonder of wonders). It seemed like a good compromise. I don't drink much white wine (just red), so thanks for all your suggestions. :)
What can I use as an alternate ingredient for dry white wine?? I'm gonna make a Honey ginger grilled chicken and one of the ingredients for its marinade is a dry white wine. What can I use as an alternate ingredient for a dry white wine which is cheaper??
What dry white wine goes with dried apricots stuffed with Boursin? They're called Nummies and they're delish. I need a dry white wine (not Beaujolais) to go with it...any recommendations are greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone know any really good dry white wine? The names of some really good types of dry white wine. Is poulle fusse considered one of the better dry white wines?
What is a substitute for dry vermouth and dry white wine.? 2 tbsp. of dry vermouth and 1/4 cup dry white wine. Thank you.
What exactly is dry white wine? I know this may seem like a silly question.... but I have never purchased nor consumed any sort of alcohol in my life, so I am clueless. A recipe I am making calls for "dry white wine" but I have no idea where to find this among all the wine at the store! None of the labels flat out say "dry white wine" so how do I know what to get? Thanks :-) P.S. I cannot just ask for help as I am not 21 so won't be able to purchase it anyway. I have to send my husband to get it (which is ridiculous, considering I'm using it for cooking and am not going to consume it sraight *sigh*) But rules are rules!
Substitute for dry white wine? Yeah, I'm looking for a good substitute for "Dry White Wine" ? I've heard people recommending "White Grape Juice" or "Sherry Wine". Do any of you agree with em'? My dish i'm cooking is: "Cockles and Mussels"!!!
What is a good dry white wine to drink with shrimp scampi over pasta? My boyfriend generally hates white wine - he's a red fan. But I feel that white would go better with this dish. Any suggestions? If you know of a good red that would go well, please suggest that, too!
Is a dry white wine the same as a white clear Chardonay? I need this for cooking.... Does the bottle actually say white wine, or do I go and buy a clear chardonnay?
What can i subsutitute for dry white wine? The problem that I face is that I'm only 18 and can't buy wine for the recipe and need a suitable substitute.
When a recipe calls for dry white wine, what kind do you buy? The wine is typically used in skillet cooking or sauces.
What is a good dry white wine that is a little drier than Chardonnay? Something in the $10 price range. Also, can you recommend a semi-dry red?
Wine aficionados - does anyone know the name of a dry white wine that has 3 words in its name? One of the words is Saint or St. As far as I know, this is a type of wine, not the name of the winery.
I have a Pork Roast recipe that calls for a dry white wine as 1 of the ingredients. What wine should I use? I've read many reviews that say not Chardonay. Any of you cook with wine and have great success?
If a recipe asks for "dry white wine" which one do YOU use? There are so many wines out there, I'm not much of a wine drinker, and I just don't know which one to use. Thanks, so much, in advance. Too many good answers to try to pick one to give points to. I'm going to experiment with all of them! (I'll leave the voting up to those who know more than I.) Thank you all so very much!!! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and God Bless!
I Have a Recipe For Chicken Divan that calls for 1/2 cup dry white wine...could I ommit this?? There is no where close to where I live that sells Dry White Wine...I have looked for weeks now...I really wanted to make this dish but was worried what it would turn out like..anyone know if i can ommit or substitute for something else?
Does dry white wine have less sugar than sweet white wine? and I suppose the same question for red wine too?
I am in no means a wine aficionado, so I am wondering if the taste of a recipe calling for dry white wine? would be significantly different if in a pinch, I used a dry red instead. If so, how would it differ?
What is a dry white table wine? I see chardonay and chablis on the shelves at the store but nothing labeled dry white table wine. Is either chardonay or chablis considered dry white table wine?
I am making hazelnut chicken in a prosciutto cream sauce I need a dry white wine for the cream sauce.? I have never cooked with wine before. I was hoping someone could help me pick out a dry white wine to cook the sauce with. Below is the list of ingredients. Thank you so much for any suggestions! INGREDIENTS 3 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded 1/3 inch thick all-purpose flour for dredging 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons milk 1 cup chopped hazelnuts 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup dry white wine 6 large mushrooms, quartered 3 ounces prosciutto, shredded 15 fresh spinach leaves 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Your favorite dry white wine for cooking? what is your favorite dry white wine for cooking?
What is a good dry white wine to use for making the sauce for veal saltimbocca? Thanks!? Mmmm, yes, I love veal and I know how it comes to my table, thanks for asking. Does anyone know of a good "type/name/brand" of a dry white wine..... thanks!
Dry white wine? I have some great recipes that call for dry white wine.I'm a recovering alchoholic and don't want to take the chance with having alcohol in the house. Please give me some great substitutions that I could use , that would not alter the taste. Thanks in advance for your help.
Very dry white wine? I'm entertaining dinner for friends this Friday. Somebody likes to drink very dry white wine. Don't know anything about very dry white wine. What does it taste like? How is different from Chardonnay?
This recipe calls for white dry wine, I only have white cooking wine. What's the difference? http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Shrimp-Scampi-II/Detail.aspx That's the shrimp scampi I want to make. What is the difference?
could anyone suggest a very dry white wine,reasonably priced? to be served with a variety of cheeses and biscuits. thanks
URGENT Can I substitute "Very Dry Sherry" for "Dry White Wine" in a recipe?!? Help!! Thanks :) If it makes a difference, the recipe is for sauteed chicken breasts and the amount of wine called for is 1/2 cup. ANSWER QUICKLY PLEASE!! Thank you!! :) The recipe says "Dry white wine or vermouth" what's vermouth?? Thanks :) I ended up just substituting chicken broth, but thank you all for the help! :)
Dry sherry or dry white wine substitute? I'm making a stir-fry that calls for wine. Could I use something else in its place?
opened a bottle of dry white wine?will it keep? i opened it and now dont fancy it,will it keep with clingfilm on the top(i havent got a propper top to put back on,cheers for answers shall i put it in the fridge?ta
Suggestions for an inexpensive off-dry white wine for the girl? The girl doesn't like dry wine (or reds in general). I have experience with (and love the taste of) reds and dry whites, but very little knowledge of off-dry whites. I want to buy a bottle to go with a nice dinner I'm making, but I don't want to spend more than $20 on it. This is primarily to see if there's something out there she'd enjoy. Any suggestions? (And please no white zinf, I want something a bit classier. It's always a fall-back, of course, but I'd rather stay faaaar away from it.)
Good substitute for dry white wine? I'm making a wild mushroom soup that calls for 1/2 cup of dry white wine. I'm not 21 yet so I won't be able to purchase alcohol. Either way though, I'd much rather have something else because my younger brother might have some as well. Anyone know is good substitute? I've heard white grape juice but is that good? ...especially since this dish is more savoury than sweet? Any suggestions will be great! Thanks much! :) Thanks guys, yeah I heard chicken broth would work fine so thanks for confirming...ok...I'm off to Trader Joe's! Ciao!
Any suggestions for a dry white wine under $25??? US Chards are too heavy. Savugnon Blancs are usually too fruity. I prefer Chablis and White Bordeaux but they are too pricey.
Dry White Wine vs. White Wine? What's the difference? Is it the sugar content?
Anybody recommend a good dry white wine? where can I buy it, and how much, thanks in advance.
Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe .. calls for a dry white wine? What should I use?? I'm leaning towards pinot grigio .. Just b/c that is the only wine I cook with it from now and then. Would that be good?
Would Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, White Zinfandel, or Merlot be considered Dry White Wines? If not, what would? I'm making a Recipe ( Poached Salmon with Green Peppercorn, Ginger, and Orange Sauce, www.epicurious.com) and it calls for 1 cup of a dry white wine. I have never really ever cooked with wine, so I don't know what's classified as a dry wine or not. Someone help me, please.
What do they mean by "dry" red or white wine? What wines are dry? Is there an opposite to "dry" in wines? Thanks
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