Your best bet is to go to the wine and/or liquor store and get real sherry (wine fortified with brandy). Avoid the grocery store stuff labelled "cooking sherry".
The best cooking sherry to use in recipes is one that is labeled as "dry" or "fino." These types of sherry have a more subtle flavor that won't overpower the dish you are preparing.
Yes, cooking sherry can go bad over time if not stored properly. It can lose its flavor and quality due to oxidation and exposure to light and heat. It is recommended to use cooking sherry within a year of opening for the best taste.
Dry sherries (Madeira, Sack, etc.) are very commonly used in cooking. I have never heard of cream sherry being used in cooking, though it would make sense for some types of dessert recipes.
Some popular recipes that use dry cooking sherry as an ingredient include shrimp scampi, chicken marsala, and beef stir-fry.
It will change the taste.
Yes, any good quality white wine can be used instead of sherry.
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yes you can _______ Red cooking wine would be a better substitute as sherry has a red wine base. White cooking wine wouldn't have the same depth.
Chicken Marsala is traditionally made with Marsala Wine. But If you want to use Sherry wine. Buy the best one you can afford, the same for the Marsala ( It's an Italian sweet wine ) I recommend trying the Marsala. I say always when cooking with wine use the best stuff you can afford. The better the wine the better the flavor.