Beaujolais Kir Recipes

BEAUJOLAIS KIR

Steps:

• In a wine glass, stir together the crème de cassis and the Beaujolais and add several ice cubes if desired.

WARM BEAUJOLAIS KIR

Steps:

• In a saucepan stir together the Beaujolais, the crème de cassis, and the zest and simmer the mixture, covered, for 5 minutes. Discard the zest, divide the mixture among wineglasses, and garnish each drink with a lemon or orange slice.

WARM BEAUJOLAIS KIR

Steps:

• In a saucepan stir together the Beaujolais, the crème de cassis, and the zest and simmer the mixture, covered, for 5 minutes.
• Discard the zest, divide the mixture among wineglasses, and garnish each drink with a lemon or orange slice.

BOEUF BRAISE AU BEAUJOLAIS (BEEF BRAISED IN BEAUJOLAIS)

Steps:

• Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the meat in one layer. Add the cubed beef and cook over medium heat, stirring until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer the pieces of meat to a heavy cast-iron kettle, add the onions, garlic, mushrooms and thyme. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Add the flour. Blend well and stir for 1 minute. Add the wine, beef or chicken stock, bay leaf, cloves and allspice. Blend well and bring to a simmer. Cook, covered, over low heat for 3 1/2 hours to 4 hours, or until the meat is tender. Remove bay leaf. Serve with mashed potatoes, noodles or rice.

CHICKEN SAUTE WITH BEAUJOLAIS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken all over with salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and add the chicken pieces skin side down. Cook for about 5 minutes over high heat until nicely browned. Turn the pieces and reduce the heat. Continue cooking to brown evenly all over about 10 minutes more, turning the pieces as necessary.
• Transfer the chicken to a warm platter and cover with foil.
• Pour off the fat from the skillet. Add the butter, mushrooms, onions, salt and pepper and cook, stirring over high heat, about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add the shallots, garlic, thyme and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
• Sprinkle the flour evenly over the vegetables and stir. Add the wine and broth, and cook, stirring rapidly with a wire whisk. When smooth use a wooden spatula to scrape off and dissolve the brown particles that cling to the bottom and sides of the skillet. Cook for about 10 minutes.
• Add the chicken and any juices that may have accumulated around the chicken to the sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for a few minutes. Remove the bay leaf and serve with the spatzle.