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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

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

Duck Breast a L’Orange with Oven Roasted Potatoes

October 3, 2018 by Tara Leung 4 Comments

Duck Breast a L’Orange with Oven Roasted Potatoes | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Duck a L’Orange or canard a l’orange is a classic French dish of roast duck served with an orange sauce. This variation, using a pan-seared Moulard duck breast, takes less than an hour to cook. The sweet orange sauce, flavored with orange liqueur and maple syrup, complements the fatty crispy duck. While you’re making…

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Filed Under: Dinner, French, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: duck, oranges, potatoes

Moules Frites – Belgian Mussels with French Fries (Oven Fries)

August 8, 2018 by Tara Leung 24 Comments

Moules Frites – Belgian Mussels with French Fries (Oven Fries) | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Mussels are steamed with white wine, garlic, and leek and served with crispy oven fries in this Belgian bistro classic, moules frites. Ready in 30 minutes. Hello readers, No post last week since I have been so busy with wedding planning. Two weekends ago, my sister and my cousin took me on a very…

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Filed Under: Dinner, French, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: fries, mussels, potatoes

Dark Chocolate Pots de Crème

July 25, 2018 by Tara Leung 1 Comment

Dark Chocolate Pots de Crème (French Custard)| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Dark Chocolate Pots de Crème are thick, luscious French custards, dominated by chocolate. Like many European deserts, these pots de crème are not overly sweet, so you really taste the intense dark chocolate flavor, not just sugar. It’s no secret I love chocolate. Exhibit A, these Chocolate Covered Strawberries. When we’d been dating for…

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Filed Under: Dessert, French, Recipes Tagged With: chocolate, cream, whipped cream

Creme Brulee without a Blowtorch

May 2, 2018 by Tara Leung 11 Comments

Creme Brulee without a Blowtorch | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   You don’t need any fancy equipment to make this rich vanilla custard topped with a crunchy caramelized sugar crust. This classic French dessert can be made in your home kitchen, with only four ingredients. You won’t believe how easy it is until you try! Hi guys, We normally focus on dinner recipes here. The…

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Filed Under: Dessert, French, Recipes Tagged With: cream, dessert

Maple Pecan Salmon with Individual Potato Gratins

April 11, 2018 by Tara Leung 2 Comments

Maple Pecan Salmon with Individual Potato Gratins| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Baked salmon gets a sweet and crunchy topping with pecans and maple syrup. Served with cheesy creamy individual potato gratins and sautéed spinach, this is a meal you won’t soon forget. Lately maple has been branded as a fall flavor. Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks both released maple flavored drinks this past fall, and this…

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Filed Under: Dinner, French, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: cheese, maple, pecans, potatoes, salmon, spinach

Steak au Poivre (Peppercorn-Crusted) with Oven Fries

April 4, 2018 by Tara Leung 8 Comments

   Beef tenderloin steaks are crusted with peppercorns and served with an easy cognac cream sauce (no flambéing!) Enjoy this classic French bistro meal with oven fries, a green salad, and a bold red wine. When I think of fancy romantic date night dinners, my mind always goes to French food, like Duck Breast with…

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Filed Under: Beef, Dinner, French, Recipes Tagged With: potatoes, steak

Cassoulet (French Pork and Bean Casserole)

January 10, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Cassoulet (French Pork and Bean Casserole)| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   White beans slow-cooked with bacon, pork shoulder, sausage, and chicken thighs pick up tons of flavor in this cassoulet, a hearty French casserole. Hi folks, I have a few things on my mind this time of year, recipe-wise. With Valentine’s Day coming up, I’m thinking about some romantic dinner for two type meals. I…

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Filed Under: Dinner, French, Pork, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: bacon, beans, chicken thighs, pork shoulder, sausage

Roast Rack of Lamb with Rosemary Fried Potatoes

December 27, 2017 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Roast Rack of Lamb with Rosemary Fried Potatoes | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Tender rack of lamb, roasted with herbs and paired with rosemary fried potatoes, makes a quick and easy fancy dinner. Hi friends, Hope you had a great holiday! This past weekend, my parents and my sister came up to visit us. They met Jonathan’s parents and sister for the first time. We also visited…

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Filed Under: Dinner, French, Lamb, Recipes Tagged With: lamb, potatoes

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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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