Ask Lisa: Why do recipes call for alcoholic beverages? - Geneseo Republic

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Ask Lisa: Why do recipes call for alcoholic beverages? Geneseo Republic A: Recipes call for the addition of alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine or liquor for the flavors the beverages impart to the dish. Spirituous beverages add flavor to a variety of dishes -- think of a wine sauce accompanying beef or chicken, or the ... and more »