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Roast Duck with Maple Glaze

December 18, 2019 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Whole roast duck arranged with cranberries and pomegranates on a serving platter.

     Roast Duck with Maple Glaze has crispy skin and juicy meat. The sweet flavors from maple syrup and fruit juice complement the taste of rich duck meat. A whole roast duck is an easy yet impressive main dish for your next special occasion or holiday dinner. Duck is not something most people eat every…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: duck, maple syrup

Chicken Chasseur (Hunter’s Chicken)

September 25, 2019 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Two chicken thighs with mushrooms and sauce garnished with parsley.

     Chicken Chasseur, or Hunter’s Chicken, is made with chicken and mushrooms in a sauce flavored with white wine, cognac, tomato paste, shallots, garlic, and tarragon. This one-pot classic French dish takes its name from the old days when hunters would return home with game meat and freshly picked mushrooms, which were often prepared in…

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Filed Under: Dinner, French, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, chicken thighs, mushrooms

Braised Beef Brisket

September 11, 2019 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Braised Beef Brisket | WednesdayNightCafe.com

     Braised Beef Brisket is slow-cooked with apple cider, maple syrup, molasses, dried mushrooms, caramelized onions, and garlic, giving the brisket flat cut a complex depth of flavor. Prepare this hearty main dish ahead of time for easy entertaining and holiday dinners. I love making braised beef dishes when we have company over. Braised beef…

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Filed Under: Beef, Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: apple cider, brisket

Baked Chicken Apple Meatballs

August 28, 2019 by Tara Leung 1 Comment

Baked Chicken Apple Meatballs| WednesdayNightCafe.com

     Baked Chicken Apple Meatballs burst with fall flavor thanks to dried apple pieces and fresh sage. Applesauce and sage-infused olive oil keep these baked meatballs juicy, never dry. Hi folks, I’ve got an easy healthy dinner for you, perfect for busy weeknights and back-to-school. Baked Chicken Apple Meatballs are made with lean protein (from…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: apples, ground chicken

Bacon Fried Rice

July 17, 2019 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

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   Bacon fried rice with eggs, kale, and umami-packed shiitake mushrooms. Fried rice picks up a ton of flavor when the rice is fried in bacon fat. Great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This post was originally published on May 23, 2018. It was republished with new photos and more content on July 17, 2019….

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Pork, Recipes Tagged With: bacon, eggs, kale, mushrooms, rice

Salmon BLTs

June 12, 2019 by Tara Leung 1 Comment

Salmon BLT

   Salmon BLTs are the perfect summer sandwich. Crispy bacon, vine-ripened tomatoes, and a fresh and creamy herb sauce go great with salmon fillets. This post was originally published on May 30, 2018. It was republished with new photos and more content on June 12, 2019. During our Alaska vacation in June 2017, I ate…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: bacon, salmon, tomatoes

Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Dill Cream Cheese

May 22, 2019 by Tara Leung 1 Comment

Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Dill Cream Cheese

     Smoked Salmon Sandwiches with Dill Cream Cheese are an elegant gourmet choice for summer picnics and outings or when it’s just too hot to turn on the stove to cook dinner. With smoked salmon, dill cream cheese, crunchy cucumbers, and peppery arugula, these sandwiches are a little extra special over your ordinary brown-bag lunch….

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Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: sandwiches, smoked salmon

Trout Almondine

May 15, 2019 by Tara Leung 6 Comments

     Trout Almondine is a French dish of lightly pan-fried trout with a sauce made from sliced almonds, butter, lemon juice, and parsley. This fancy dinner is ready in only 25 minutes. Hi friends, If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen a photo of trout almondine I shared back in February. My…

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Filed Under: Dinner, French, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: almonds, trout

Creamy Pasta with Scallops and Asparagus

May 1, 2019 by Tara Leung 3 Comments

Creamy Pasta with Scallops and Asparagus| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Creamy Pasta with Scallops and Asparagus is the perfect treat for your next date night. Enjoy sweet buttery scallops and tender roast asparagus on a bed of creamy cheesy pasta. This post was originally published on February 28, 2018. Because I love this recipe so much, it was republished with new photos and more…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: asparagus, cheese, pasta, peas, scallops, seafood

Crispy Skin Chicken Thighs

April 10, 2019 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Crispy Skin Chicken Thighs| WednesdayNightCafe.com

     Crispy Skin Chicken Thighs have super crispy crunchy golden brown skin over juicy tender meat. Crispy Skin Chicken Thighs are browned in a skillet then baked in the oven. Serve with a quick white wine pan sauce made in the same skillet used to brown the chicken. Regular readers know by now that we…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: chicken thighs, white wine

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About Wednesday Night Cafe

  Hi, I’m Tara. This blog is where I share my recipes for special dinners. When I discover a new dish while traveling or come across something creative while dining out, I just have to recreate the recipe at home. I also love cooking my own versions of classic dishes. If you're new here, ...

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