When served on its own, it's typically thought of as a dessert wine since it's sweet and has low acidity. Rather than enjoying chicken Marsala with an equally sweet, bold red wine, a lighter ...

Marsala wine -- what is it? Well, simply put, it's a fortified Sicilian wine made with brandy. This versatile cooking wine is available in both dry (typically white) and sweet (usually red ...

shallot), the type of marsala wine (sweet or dry), additional flavorings (thyme, tomato paste, soy sauce, lemon juice, vinegar), and how the sauce gets its luscious texture (gelatin, cornstarch ...