Three tricks to cook with wine like a pro

Using wine in your recipes isn't as difficult as it sounds. Here's how to add wine to enhance your dish.

- If you are on a diet, and trying to eat healthier food, minus any oil or butter, cooking is wine is a great option. So if you're looking to saute veggies or meat, instead of using fats, substitute it with wine, so that it retains moisture. Apart from moisture, it also lends a unique flavour to food.

- Use wine in cakes! Since it is an ideal replacement for butter and oil, it can be used while baking cakes and pastries. For example, you can add it in the baking mix to get a great texture and flavour in the final product.

- While using wine to cook, make sure you keep in mind if it complements your other cooking ingredients. For example, they taste well with citrus fruits and apples and can be great in desserts that use vanilla essence and caramel. They are also great for pasta sauces.