The recipe doesn't use stock, demi-glace, or even water, relying on robust red wine to create the deeply flavored braising sauce ... also features pearl onions, mushrooms, and pancetta ...

There are lots of ingredients that upgrade homemade meatloaf ... Try a creamy mushroom sauce livened up with a little Cognac.

Pour in the wine and stir in the chopped thyme leaves, then leave to simmer for 5-6 minutes, or until the liquid has thickened. Pour the mushroom and red wine sauce over the steaks and serve.

Remove from the oven and set aside to rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve with mushroom sauce (recipe below) and mashed potatoes. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a sauté pan, add the garlic and ...

This riff on Coq au Vin, the classic French dish of chicken braised in a red wine stew ... in a simple and lightly acidic pan sauce speckled with earthy mushrooms and smoky bacon.