"Dry sherry" refers to a type of fortified wine that has no sweetness or very little sweetness. It is a drink that is not sweet and has a more acidic or bitter taste. Full definition
(3 - 4) ripe plum tomatoes 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 3/4 cup dry - roasted, unsalted cashews 1/4 cup whole almonds 1/4 cup raisins 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts 1 1 - inch slice from a firm French bread or Mexican bolillo, torn into pieces 1/2 teaspoon Mexican canela (cinnamon), ground 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 cup dry sherry (jerez) 4 oz. (gildedfork.com)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes with juice (28 - ounce can) 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 - 4 tablespoons dry sherry Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste (humanesociety.org)
In my version, hearty crimini (baby portabella) mushrooms, onions and garlic sautéed in butter are the base and foundation of the casserole, while a splash of dry sherry aids in a sweet, almost nutty undertone. (cookingforkeeps.com)