South African Curry – Featuring South African Cabernet Sauvignon

March 9th, 2009 by robin in recipes

We have already shared with you the New Zealand Fettuccine Alfredo featuring the Selection Limited Edition New Zealand Gewürztraminer and the Baked Beef Merlot featuring The Selection Limited Edition New Zealand Merlot. Now we are traveling around the globe a bit to South Africa and highlighting the Winexpert Selection Limited Edition South African Cabernet Sauvignon.

South African Curry
featuring Selection Limited Edition South African Cabernet Sauvignon

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. Curry Spice
1/4 Cup Vinegar
3/4 Cup Selection Limited Edition South African Cabernet Sauvignon (you may substitute another Cabernet Sauvignon)
1 Tbsp. Sugar
1 Dash Cloves
1 Lb. Cubed Beef
1 small Diced Apple
1 Tbsp. Jam
2 Medium Potatoes, cubed
2 Tbsp. Margarine
Salt
Pepper

In a cup mix first 5 ingredients and set aside. In a skillet brown the beef in 2 tablespoons margarine adding salt and pepper to taste. Pour liquid over meat and add water to cover (add additional water as needed during cooking).

Slowly cook until tender, 2-3 hours. Towards end of cooking time add apple, jam, and potatoes and continue cooking until everything is tender. Serve over steamed rice.

Yield: 4 Servings

Don’t forget to enjoy the rest of the bottle while you eat – Bon Appetit!

Fantastic Fetuccine Alfredo Recipe Featuring a Limited Edition Wine You Can Make Yourself

March 7th, 2009 by robin in recipes

Every year Winexpert releases their Selection Limited Edition Wine Making Kits highlighting wine regions from around the world. This year’s releases are simply amazing.

We wanted to share with you some great recipes that feature these wonderful wines since all great wines deserve great food to go with them.

New Zealand Fettuccine Alfredo
featuring Selection Limited Edition New Zealand Gewürztraminer

Ingredients:

1 Lb. Fettuccine
1/2 Cup Butter
2 Cloves Garlic, Chopped
1/2 Cup Selection Limited Edition New Zealand Gewürztraminer (may substitute any Gewürztraminer)
2 Cups Light Cream or Half & Half
1 1/2 Cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 Tsp. Pepper
1 Pinch Salt

Cook fresh or packaged fettuccine according to recipe/package directions. Drain; cover and set aside.

In a large skillet, melt butter. Sauté chopped garlic over medium heat for 1 minute. Add Selection Limited Edition New Zealand Gewürztraminer and cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cream. Cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. When hot, stir in fettuccine. Add remaining cream, Parmesan cheese, and salt & pepper. Stir to mix well.

Yield: 4 Servings

Don’t forget to enjoy the rest of the bottle while you eat – Bon Appetit!

Look for our next post where we will feature the Selection Limited Edition New Zealand Merlot in Baked Beef Merlot.

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