Slow Cookers Beef Stroganoff

Specially created for pairing with the Pied Violet 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.



Ingredients:

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 package (8 oz) mushrooms, halved or sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 package McCormick Slow Cookers Beef Stroganoff Seasoning
1 cup water
1 cup sour cream

Directions:

Place beef, mushrooms and onion in slow cooker.

Mix seasoning and water until blended. Pour over beef and vegetables; toss to coat well. Cover.

Cook 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH. Stir in sour cream until well blended. Cover. Cook 10 minutes longer on LOW. Serve over cooked egg noodles, if desired.

Makes 10 (2/3 cup) servings.

Recipe Courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc.

Apple-Glazed Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Specially created for pairing with the Fleur Bleu 2008 Chardonnay

Ingredients

4 chicken drumsticks, skin-on or skinless
2 apples, cored and sliced into eighths

Marinade:
1/4 cup apple butter
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In medium bowl, stir together all ingredients for the marinade. Add the drumsticks and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Preheat the broiler. Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil and then set the drumsticks in it. Broil for 20-30 minutes, turning the drumsticks occasionally and brushing them with marinade.

*Can also be cooked on the grill.

Serve with apple slices. Makes 4 servings.

Recipe Courtesy of National Chicken Council

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