Chicken with Pesto and Mascarpone Sauce=======================================Adapted from a recipe by V. Little 2 tablespoons olive oil1 small onion finely chopped1 clove of garlic, minced4 slices pancetta, chopped1 cup fresh bread crumbs1/2 cup parmesan cheese3 tablespoons parsley, choppedzest from small lemon1 egg 4 large chicken breasts1/2 cup white wine1/2 to 1 cup chicken broth2 to 3…

Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives (Kotopoulo me Tomatoes kai Elies) Source: Krinos Ingredients flour for dredgingsalt, pepper, to taste1 medium frying chicken (approximately 3 pounds), cut into 6-8 serving pieces1/2 cup Krinos olive oil2 large red onions, peeled and chopped3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced1 1/2 cups peeled, chopped plum tomatoes1/2 cup dry red wine1/2…

COQ AU VIN ===========The following recipe comes from a 1961 copy of Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.” SERVES FOUR TO SIX 3- to 4-ounce chunk of lean bacon heavy, 10-inch, fireproof casserole or an electric skillet2 tablespoons butter2 1/2 to 3 pounds cut-up frying chicken1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup cognac3 cups young,…

Cornish Game Hens with Wild Rice Stuffing=========================================Stuffing 1-1/2 cups wild rice cooked1 small onion finely chopped3 tablespoons butter2 teaspoons oil2 cloves garlicpinch tarragon (or fresh thyme)2 tablespoons finelychopped parsley1 1/2 dozen mushrooms, slicedsalt and pepper Sauce Pan drippings3 ounces medium-dry sherry or ruby port1 tablespoon red currant jam or jelly2 cups chicken stock Roux 2…

Curry – Simple Chicken Curry============================chicken pieces (legs and thighs) remove Skin2 large onions2 cloves of garlic1 inch piece of ginger root4 black or 8 green cardamon pods1 tablespoon turmeric1 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 cups chopped tomatoes1 teaspoon cumin (or more to taste)1 teaspoon ground coriander2 cups chicken brothsaltpepperfresh cilantro Saute the onions in vegetable oil (about…

This is another recipe that I don’t have a complete recipe for. I created the dish based on what I had on hand and made a note outlining the basic idea. Turkey – Greek Stuffed Turkey Breast====================================I made a stuffing using spinach, feta and kalamata olives, seasoned with sauted onions, garlic and fresh dill and…

This is by far the best Roast Duck recipe I have tried. Make sure you roast the potatoes in the duck fat. Roast Duck========== Ina Garten (The Barefoot Contessa’s Recipe) 2 (5 to 5 1/2 pounds each) ducks, innards and wing tips removed6 quarts chicken brothKosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Unwrap the ducks…

Turkey Orloff ===========================Source: Julia Child And Company Ingredients 1/4 c plain raw white rice1 salt1 lb onions1 1/2 sticks butter1 egg plus 2 egg yolks1/2 lb fresh mushrooms1 handful fresh parsley (3 tbs minced)1/2 ts fragrant dried tarragon1 pepper12 or more turkey breast slices5 tbs flour for sauce; plus extra – for turkey sauté1 tbs…

This is one of those meals that I just winged. I went with the ingredients I had on hand. I wrote out the basic outline so I would remember what I did. Amounts will vary depending on how many you are serving. Greek Phyllo Wrapped Chicken============================Roasted a red pepper and stuffed it along with some…

Cornish Game HensCornish Game Hens Chicken Breast Italian Roasted Chicken (Rosemary Lemon) ======================================== Edited November 10th, 2006 This recipe is my version of the Italian Chicken we ordered in a Italian restaurant in Sault Ste. Marie. It can be made with small roasting chickens, chicken pieces or Cornish game hens. It is a favourite and…