130 auberge rillettes armagnac Recipes

farm-raised goose, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chopped onions, coarsely chopped carrots, coarsely chopped celery, bay leaves, thyme sprigs, plus 2 tsp chopped leaves, garlic cloves, smashed, water, divided, sliced shallots, plus 2 tbsp minced, dark chicken stock , chicken stock, or water, armagnac, dried blueberries

milk (that s what was in the fridge, feel free to up it to whole), heavy cream, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, prunes, chopped, armagnac, water

self raising flour, savoury instant bouillon granules (such as vegetable or chicken), smoked paprika or 1/2 tsp sweet paprika, dry english-style mustard, chopped smoked ham, grated mature farmhouse cheddar cheese, egg, lightly beaten, milk, light olive oil or 6 tbsp light vegetable oil, salt and pepper, chopped chives (optional)

plain flour, brown sugar, powdered dried lavender flowers, salt, baking powder, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, butter, melted and allowed to cool slightly, cooking spray or butter, lavender honey, to serve, cream, to serve, butter, to serve

dry yeast, sugar, lukewarm water, unbleached strong plain bread flour, salt, chorizo sausage, sliced thinly, cheese, sliced thinly, red onion, peeled and sliced thinly, tomato, thinly sliced, tomato paste or 2 -4 tbsp tomato sauce, of your choice, capers (optional), sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped finely (optional), grated mozzarella cheese (optional), salt, fresh ground black pepper, oregano

ripe figs, washed and diced, preserving sugar, ground ginger, cooking apple, cored, peeled and diced, crystallized ginger, chopped roughly, lemons , juice of, only, water

olive oil, lavender honey, drops lavender , cooking essence (or lavender flowers, crushed), crushed garlic clove, juice of half a lemon, salt and pepper

butter, peanut oil, unsalted natural cashews, choppped shallot, low sodium chicken broth, cream sherry, half-and-half, whipping cream, water, cornstarch, armagnac or 2 tbsp cognac, chopped chives, for garnish

white grapes, armagnac (brandy), duck breasts (approximately 350 g each), salt, cayenne pepper, shallots, cornflour, red wine (such as pinot noir), meat stock, green peppercorns (soaked in water or brandy), extra dark bittersweet chocolate (78 % cocoa)

pitted prunes (about 20), armagnac or 2/3 cup other brandy, divided, olive oil, cut-up free-range chicken, shallots, peeled, organic chicken broth, fresh fresh thyme sprigs, plus, chopped fresh thyme, sherry wine vinegar

fresh foie gras , chilled until very cold, coarse salt, duck fat, garlic cloves, smashed into pieces, country bread (each about 4 inches by 3 inches by 1/2 inch), fresh ground black pepper, armagnac

muscovy ducks, approximately 4 lb each, quartered and trimmed of excess fat, salt, freshly ground black pepper, shallots, peeled and split in 1/2, diced carrots, diced onion, fresh bay leaves, fresh rosemary sprigs, all-purpose flour, red wine, dark or light chicken stock , preferably home-made, armagnac , plus 2 tbsp, prunes

spring water, fleur de sel, poussin, salt and pepper, vegetable oil , plus 1 teaspoon, foie gras, armagnac, veal stock, white asparagus, morels , rinsed of sand and sliced into rounds, tarragon , leaves picked and chopped

honey, armagnac, ripe figs, washed, stems removed and halved, goat cheese, softened, unsalted butter, ricotta, egg yolks, flour, chopped fresh rosemary, chopped fresh thyme, salt, white pepper, blind-baked savory piecrust , recipe follows, paper-thin slices prosciutto, flour, cold butter, salt, ice water

heavy cream, sugar, pure vanilla extract, seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean, good armagnac or cognac

pitted prunes (about 13 oz), vanilla bean , split lengthwise, crushed fennel seeds , tied in a piece of cheesecloth, fruity red wine, armagnac, sugar, plus more for dusting, milk, all-purpose flour, egg yolks, egg whites, salt

capon, salt and freshly ground black pepper, herbes de provence, unsalted butter, white mushrooms, sliced 1/8 inch thick, shitake mushrooms , stems discarded and caps sliced 1/8 inch thick, dry vermouth or white wine, chicken stock or low-sodium broth, heavy cream, armagnac or cognac, potato starch dissolved in 2 tbsp of water, chopped tarragon

good smoked salmon offcuts, trimmed and snipped into small pieces, tiny leaves from a few sprigs of thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme), juice and finely grated zest of 1 small unwaxed lemon, soft unsalted butter, plain boursin cheese, paprika, cayenne pepper, sea salt, sliced, buttered, light rye bread and a handful of watercress leaves, to serve