Tag: Braised Chicken

Fall Mains, Winter Mains

Chicken Stew With Rosemary Dumplings

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. My preference is to use fresh rosemary for both the stew and dumplings for a fresher flavour. Either broccolini, lightly steamed, but not overcooked, buttered cabbage, kale or Brussels sprouts, […]

Spring Mains

Dreaming of Spring Chicken

Sure it’s not quite spring but as usual, I was doing freezer inventory and found a few things that should be used up. Now that the tarragon and chives are up…that for sure says spring to me. I used chicken thighs because they were there but use whatever chicken pieces you like, just time them […]

Fall Mains, Winter Mains

Chicken Braised In Apple Cider

For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. There is just something about apple cider (the hard stuff), in a sauce, then you have new crop apples add some great bacon and voila, a great combination! You might like to serve the braise with Colcannon** or mashed potatoes, or maybe even dumplings. The […]

Fall Mains, Spring Mains, Winter Mains

Braised Rabbit With Rosemary

As the Italians say, “simplice ma buono” (simple but good). The dish tastes great, is easy to do and doesn’t require a lot of ingredients.   This is my adaptation from Ristorante Da Gino in Rome. The Ristorante uses a 2 – 2 ¼ lb. rabbit. I do too and it’s excellent. Columbus Meats sell rabbit and will cut it […]

Fall Mains, Spring Mains, Winter Mains

Coq au Riesling

For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. My take on traditional Coq au Vin is delicious why not enjoy it a fall or winter day or as a springtime dinner too, with warm, crusty French bread and an in-season green vegetable. Makes 4 – 6 Servings 3 lbs chicken parts 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter […]

Fall Mains, Winter Mains

Chicken Thighs with Red Wine Sauce

For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. I like to keep chicken thighs on hand in the freezer. They come in handy for a quick summer barbecue or a braise in the fall & winter months. The chicken would be delicious served with a saffron risotto, pasta or roasted potatoes.   I like to keep […]