Food, Travel, and Cooking!
Ramps are a rite of spring if you’re lucky enough to find them! A simple braise with just a few ingredients. A clove of garlic plus either the green tops of scallions or some chopped up chives can be used if you can’t find those ramps. For The Chicken: 1 (3 lb.) chicken, cut into […]
My husband invited friends over for Sunday lunch. He suggested we make Coq au Vin and because we haven’t made this “French bistro favourite” for quite some time, I agreed! It’s definitely coming back into our repertoire! Over the years, the recipe from “Joy of Cooking” has evolved. I figured adding some demi-glace to enrich the […]
I love making stews in the fall and winter months or even on a cool spring day when comfort food is what we really crave. This one is a winner! I highly recommend using fresh rosemary for both the stew and dumplings. Either broccolini, lightly steamed, buttered cabbage, kale or Brussels sprouts, or in for […]
If you like saffron, this one is for you! The flavour and fragrance of the saffron and wine is wonderful! When I make this dish I often serve it in the Italian manner, using some of the sauce to dress the paccheri/pacchero pasta as a primi?1st course, then serve the chicken drizzled with more sauce […]
There is just something about apple cider (the hard stuff) in a sauce, adding new crop apples and some great bacon and voila, you’ve got yourself a great combination! You might like to serve the chicken with Colcannon or mashed potatoes, or maybe even dumplings. The chicken can be done either on the top of […]
Traditional Coq au Vin using red wine is amazing and I think this version made with Reisling wine just as delicious! Enjoy it with noodles, rice or warm, crusty French bread and an in-season green vegetable. Makes 4 – 6 Servings 3 lbs. chicken parts 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 Tbsp. EVO 4 shallots, finely […]
I keep chicken thighs on hand in the freezer. They come in handy for a quick summer barbecue or a braise in the fall and winter. This chicken would be delicious served with a saffron risotto, pasta or roasted potatoes. If you can keep good, homemade stock in the freezer. Such a good thing […]