Popular Foods, Have A Tiny Bit Of Alcohol - Ok?

[TYE]

I have heard that "chicken marsala" (popular italian dish in America) and "tiramisu" (popular dessert in America) have a tiny bit of alcohol--is this OK? Here is more info. on the 2 examples:

 

1) Chicken marsala is often cooked in a tiny bit of wine, which I have heard is burned off while cooking. The purpose of the wine is solely for cooking purposes--is this permissible or haram?

 

2) Tiramisu is a dessert prepared with a bit of brandy, which I have heard is only in traditional tiramisu recipes. I have heard that the tiny bit of brandy is so insignificant compared to the other ingredients--is this permissible or haram?

 

I mention these 2 particular dishes, because they are popular in American. Many Muslims eat them at restaurants. 

 

So, is 1) burning off of a tiny bit of alcohol while a dish is being prepared permissible? 

And is, 2) a tiny bit of alcohol as an insignificant ingredient permissible? 

 

Thanks,

TYE

[Muhammed Ali]

which I have heard is burned off while cooking. 

 

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400900/Does-Alcohol-Really-Cook-Out-of-Food.html

[smiley123]

I always assumed it would be ok because the point of alcohol being haraam is so you dont get drunk? If its a tiny amount used in cooking i doubt that it will have any effect.

 

but maybe someone more knowledgeable on the subject can answer