Can’t wait for wine’o clock? We have something that could make your day even better! A glass of red wine during the chilly winter nights sums up for a perfect day. But here’s the thing, why just drink it when you can eat it too, crazy right? We at Nature’s Basket have brought together some delicious recipes that can be paired with our exclusive range of wines. Keep on reading to cook these absolutely tasty recipes with a touch of wine.
- One-pot chicken chasseur
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 25 gm of butter
- 4 chicken legs
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 200 gm of mushrooms
- 225 ml of red wine
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 500 ml chicken stock
Instructions
- In a medium-sized casserole, add some butter and olive and allow it to heat
- In a bowl, season the chicken legs with salt and shallow fry them in the casserole. Fry them for about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown
- In the same casserole, add more butter, onion and garlic and fry them for about 4-5 minutes
- Now, stir in the mushrooms and red wine and cook for 2-3 minutes
- Once the mushrooms are cooked, stir in the tomato puree, and allow it bubble
- Now, reduce the gravy and add in the chicken stock and the thyme sprigs
- Once the sauce is reduced and thickened a little, add in the fried chicken legs
- Now, cover the casserole with a lid and allow it to simmer for about 10 mins
- Serve this chicken chasseur with a side of steaming hot mashed potatoes on a cosy winter night!
2. Chocolate red wine cake
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup of cocoa powder
- 1 ¼ tsp of baking soda
- ½ tsp of salt
- 2 sticks of unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- Confectioner’s sugar for dusting
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Butter and flour a 12-cup bundt pan. In a bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt
- In a large bowl, using a handheld electric mixer beat the butter with the sugar at medium-high speed until fluffy, 4 minutes
- Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until incorporated
- Add the vanilla and beat for 2 minutes longer. Working in two batches, alternately fold in the dry ingredients and the wine, until just incorporated
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan, and bake for 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a rack; let cool completely
- Dust the cake with confectioner’s sugar and serve with whipped cream.
3. Creamy garlic parmesan spaghetti in red wine sauce
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cups red wine
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red hot chilli pepper
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Instructions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water with one cup red wine to a boil
2. Add pasta too and cook for only about 3-5 minutes, until al dente. Drain well using a colander, keeping 1 cup of the cooking liquid
3. In a large skillet, heat oil, garlic and chilli pepper on low heat
4. Now, gently cook about 5 minutes. Don’t let the garlic burn, it will be bitter otherwise
5. Add the remaining 1/2 cup red wine and cream. Increase the heat to medium
6. Now, add spaghetti to the skillet, tossing in the wine with tongs until wine is absorbed, add the reserved cooking water with wine to keep pasta wet
7. Test pasta for doneness, adjust seasoning as needed, then add cheese and basil and toss until the wine sauce thickens enough to coat the pasta, about 1 minute
8. Serve with additional parmesan shavings and basil on top.
Prepare these delicious recipes at home with our range of wines.
