Madeira Wine

Once opened, Madeira wine should be tightly re-corked and stored upright in a cool, dark place or in the refrigerator. It can last for several months, and its flavor may even improve with a bit of oxidation.

Use Madeira in glazes for roasted meats like duck, pork, or lamb.

It's excellent in rich sauces, especially for beef or game.

Add a splash to mushroom dishes or hearty stews for depth of flavor.

In desserts, it can be used in fruitcakes, custards, or to deglaze pans for fruit compotes.

Rich meats (duck, pork, lamb, beef)

Game birds

Mushrooms

Nuts (walnuts, almonds)

Caramel and toffee desserts

Fruitcakes

Using a sweet Madeira when a dry one is called for in a savory recipe, or vice versa.

Discarding an open bottle too soon; Madeira is quite forgiving and lasts a long time once opened.