Here are some awesome ways to use leftover wine

'Leftover wine' may sound like a laughable idea for some of us but whether you just had a party or simply can’t soldier through a full bottle solo, at some point you’ll be facing this dilemma

Do you have a partially consumed bottle thats rattling around in your kitchen and the clock is ticking on its drinkability?

Read on for some of the healthiest, most efficient, and most fun ways to use up the excess before it’s too late!

1. Vegan Scallops in White Wine Cream SauceMeat and dairy may be off-limits for vegans, but that doesn’t mean wine is off the menu (thank goodness!). This herbivore-friendly dinner uses a third of a cup of white, along with coconut milk, which offers a dose of infection-fighting lauric acid. Together they form a silky sauce that envelops the oyster mushrooms standing in for scallops. While robust Chardonnays are best for holding up to creamy dishes, really any leftover dry white wine will do here.

2. Poached Eggs in a Red Wine SauceWine needed: 2 cupsElevate the incredible, edible egg to a whole new level by surrounding it with a rich wine sauce. Using a hefty serving of red whisked in to a hearty mixture of veggies, herbs, and bacon, this classic French recipe is a handy way to use up any unfinished full-bodied variety like a Shiraz or a Malbec. Serve with a hunk of crusty garlic bread to help sop up all that wined-up, yolky goodness, your daily serving of protein couldn’t get more delicious.

3. White Wine Mushroom Bruschetta With HalloumiWine needed: just under ½ cupA touch of cream and a splash of leftover white wine are all you need to lend this easy bruschetta a velvety topping. Stir it in to a sauté of vitamin D-filled mushrooms (feel free to experiment with different types), and spoon over baguette pieces topped with halloumi cheese. A wow-worthy appetizer or the ideal meaty-yet-light side for a simple salad.

4. Lemon Pepper Wine-Braised Baby BroccoliWine needed: ½ cupBroccoli is anything but boring when it’s been braised in wine! Flora Foodie’s recipe takes barely 10 minutes and uses just six ingredients, letting the fruitiness of the white wine and freshness of the lemon really shine through. A mere two teaspoons of melted Earth Balance give this dish its crunchy, buttery breadcrumb topping.

5. Fresh Tomato Sauce With Balsamic and Red WineTurn the dregs at the bottom of the bottle into the key secret ingredient for this zippy sauce, to be ladled generously over pasta, used as a dip for bread, or as a base for pizza. Fresh tomatoes provide vitamin C and calcium, balsamic vinegar lends a sweet and tangy kick, and the vino brings in a sophisticated, antioxidant-enriched depth. An eighth of a cup may not sound like much, but use a bold red wine like a Zinfandel, and a little will go a long way.