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Roast Duck with Maple Glaze

December 18, 2019 by Tara Leung 2 Comments

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

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

Crispy Skin Chicken Thighs

April 10, 2019 by Tara Leung 1 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

Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup

January 16, 2019 by Tara Leung 4 Comments

Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup| WednesdayNightCafe.com

     Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup is a Chinese egg drop soup with shredded chicken, sweetcorn, and spinach. Ginger, garlic, and dried shiitake mushrooms give the broth a rich flavor. What is Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup? Until recently, I was unfamiliar with Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup. Around Christmastime, my family came to visit us, and my…

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: chicken breast, corn, egg, soup, spinach

Slow Roast Chicken

December 19, 2018 by Tara Leung 4 Comments

Slow Roast Chicken| WednesdayNightCafe.com

     Slow Roast Chicken, also called faux-tisserie chicken, is roasted for a long time at a low oven temperature. Slow Roast Chicken has perfectly tender meat that doesn’t dry out and sweet sticky skin. This is a simple and healthy home-cooked rotisserie chicken. Hi friends, It’s been a couple weeks. I was under the weather,…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, potatoes

Dinner Party Recipes

November 28, 2018 by Tara Leung 10 Comments

Dinner Party Recipes | WednesdayNightCafe.com

25 Fancy Main Course Dinner Party Recipes from around the web. This collection of dinner party recipes features seafood, poultry, meat, and vegetarian main dishes. Most can be made-ahead, and all are crowd-pleasers. Everyone will want an invitation to your next dinner party! Do you love having guests over for dinner? For me, preparing a…

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Filed Under: Beef, Dinner, Lamb, Pork, Poultry, Recipes, Seafood, Vegetarian

Chicken and Vegetable Ramen Noodle Soup

October 24, 2018 by Tara Leung 2 Comments

Chicken and Vegetable Ramen Noodle Soup| WednesdayNightCafe.com

     Chicken and Vegetable Ramen Noodle Soup is a healthy and hearty dinner, ready in only 40 minutes. Packaged ramen noodles get an upgrade with pan-seared chicken breast, plenty of vegetables, and a soft-boiled egg. We’re all familiar with packaged ramen noodles, the stereotypical cheap food for broke and/or culinary-challenged young adults. I wouldn’t place…

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: baby bok choy, chicken breast, eggs, mushrooms, noodles

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

Chicken Breast with Creamy Corn and Bacon

July 18, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Chicken Breast with Creamy Corn and Bacon| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Pan-seared chicken breast is dressed up with creamy sweet corn with mascarpone cheese, parmesan cheese, and bacon. Sautéed kale goes well with the sweet and salty flavors in the sauce. Serve with garlic bread or pasta for a full meal. Hi folks, Boneless skinless chicken breast. Love it or hate it? While chicken breast…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: bacon, cheese, chicken breast, corn

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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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