Leftover champagne (ooops--sparkling wine)

[amanda_pennsylvania]

I had a couple of glasses while watching the Oscar red carpet coverage. Now I've about half a bottle of champagne left--any thoughts on what to do with it? It's a dry champagne (Gruet, from my beloved New Mexico).

 

[meryl]

Check these out from my to-try list:

 

[meryl]

Champagne Sorbet

http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/006230champagne_sorbet.php

 

[meryl]

Roasted shrimp with champagne shallot sauce

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/recipe_views/views/238526

 

[meryl]

Frozen chocolate champagne zabayon

FROZEN CHOCOLATE CHAMPAGNE ZABAYON

4 egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
Pinch salt
1/2 cup Korbel Champagne
3/4 cup whipping cream
2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, melted
Chocolate sauce
Raspberry puree

Beat yolks and salt until light and fluffy. Add champagne and whisk over simmering water until mixture has thickened and is lighter in color. Fold in chocolate and cool completely. Whip cream until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into chilled egg mixture. Line bottom of 4 ramekins with parchment paper. Pour chocolate mixture into ramekins, cover and freeze at least 4 hours. To serve , unmold frozen zabayon onto individual plates, drizzle with chocolate and raspberry sauce.

From Korbel

 

[meryl]

Also, there are lots of recipes on the Internet for Champagne Chicken.

 

[amanda_pennsylvania]

Thanks much! So it looks like I can substitute champagne for white wine...