Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2013

I didn't have cream, so I substituted milk and added 2 Tbsp of butter to thicken with the flour. It was a touch saltier than I'm used to, but still good. I only gave it four stars because I preferred it after I added some garlic, oregano, and basil, but it is very good as a base, at least, for a creamy wine sauce.

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TBAustin

Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2013

After following the directions to the letter, I made this a second time around. What I did differently this time was cook out the alcohol in the wine a little bit, then I added the flour, herbs and cream. It tasted much better than the first time I made it. I also added some Parmesan cheese and about a clove of chopped garlic. It tasted much better but next time I make this, I will probably use fresh herbs and leave the cheese out (unless I feel it could use it).

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DelAri7

Cooking Level: Beginning

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2013

This is a great recipe! I tweaked it a little by adding 3 tablespoons of marinara sauce and one jalapeno for some zest ... truly delicious with chicken breast & pasta!

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bubblesbabbs

Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2012

Great Base! Changed it up a little by cooking chopped shallots and broccoli crowns in a pan for about 10 min. the last 2 min. I added a tablespoon oof chopped garlic. then I only put 1/2 cup of white wine and 2 cups half and hald (instead of whipping cream)I also added one chicken Bulon cube. after 5 Min I addded only 1and 1/2 tbps of flour and simmerd for another 5 min. The last five min once the sauce stated to thikcken I added 1/2 of shredded asigo cheese and It was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!

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feltecl

Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2012

Good basic recipse, but I have to agree with those that commented on too much salt. Being warned beforehand, I cut the salt down by half and it was still too much for our taste (and we generally don't mind things a little salty). I added some half and half and a dash of sugar to counteract it. The sugar hint is one I learned from my mother - it "calms down" saltiness if you overdo it. Just a a little bit at a time though (by taste) so the sauce doesn't become noticeably sweet. After these corrections it was very good over my seared scallops and linguine pasta! Oh, I also added a clove of garlic, minced - sauteed in the pan in olive oil before adding the other ingredients.

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MANOMES

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Santa Clarita, California, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2012

This was great rich sauce. Added sauteed garlic. One of my favorites for sure.

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Liz S.

Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2012

I used fat free half & half. It turrned out perfect! I will use this recipe again.

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Brigitte

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2012

I did not care for this. Maybe I used the wrong wine. I used Chardona. Wanda H. Texas

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Wanda Hartgraves

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2012

This is a good easy sauce. My wife cannot have gluten, so for a gluten free option substitut the flour with corn starch, but make sure to use half of what it calls for in flour as corn starch thickens WAY more than flour does.

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