Madeira, like Marsala comes in sweet and off-dry variations. You want an off-dry. Also, you don't want an expensive wine for cooking purposes. Your purchase price should be well under $10/bottle. I use "San Antonio," made at a funny little winery near the county jail, just behind downtown Los Angles. Price here in California, around $5/bottle.
If you cannot find a usable Madeira, dry Marsala and an off-dry sherry such as an Amontillado are good substitutes.
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