chicken drumstick and butternut squash in cider ragout

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  •   Chopped Parsley (optional)
  •   Plain Yogurt (optional)
  •   Salt to taste
  •   1 box frozen pearl onions
  •   Water
  •   1/2 cup dried cranberries
  •   1 sm. can corn, drained
  •   3 med. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  •   2 bay leaves
  •   4 cups chicken broth
  •   1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  •   1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  •   1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  •   1/2 teaspoon paprika
  •   1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  •   1/2 teaspoon salt
  •   2 cups apple cider
  •   1/4 cup flour
  •   1 tsp. garlic powder
  •   2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  •   2 ribs celery, trimmed and sliced into 1/2 pieces
  •   1 med. yellow onion, chopped
  •   2-2 1/2 lbs. chicken drumsticks
  •   2 tbsps. canola oil

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in large dutch oven or large, heavy stewpot on medium heat. Brown chicken drumsticks turning with tongs. Remove chicken, when browned, onto platter and set aside. Toss in onions, celery and squash. Stir and saute till onions are soft and squash gets a little color. Stir in garlic powder and flour well. Add cider and stir till just thickening. Add seasonings, broth and bay leaves. Stir and return chicken to pot. Gently stir in potatoes, corn and cranberries. Add water, if necessary, to just barely cover mixture. Bring to a boil and turn down heat to a simmer. Cover pot with lid on a lopsided angle to let out steam. Simmer till chicken is tender and potatoes and squash are soft but not mushy. This should be 40 minutes to an hour. Stir occasionally. Add pearl onions about 1/2 hour of simmering time so they don't fall apart. Taste and add salt, as desired. Dollop each bowlful with yogurt and sprinkled parsley, if desired. Delicious with toasted baguette slices, spread with herbed soft cheese like Boursin. Serves 6-8.

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