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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

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

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

Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings

November 15, 2017 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Hungarian braised chicken with smoked paprika in a sour cream sauce is served over homemade dumplings. Picture the scene. It’s a summer night in Budapest, the Paris of the East. Smells much better than actual Paris. Temperature in the low 80’s. You’re sitting in the enclosed dining room of a boat, on your Danube…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Eastern European, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, chicken thighs, dumplings, sour cream

Hainanese Inspired Chicken Rice

September 13, 2017 by Tara Leung 4 Comments

Hainanese Inspired Chicken Rice | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   The Singaporean classic remade in one pot. Chicken thighs are braised over rice, infusing it with flavor. Round out the meal with stir-fried veggies. To avoid any confusion, this is not a recipe for authentic Hainanese Chicken Rice. I’ve made that before, using this recipe, and I wouldn’t try to improve on it. But, like…

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: baby bok choy, chicken thighs, mushrooms, rice, snow peas

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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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