22 brandy thighs Recipes

coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, whole black peppercorns, coarse kosher salt, whole duck leg-thigh pieces (about 7 3/4 lb), trimmed of excess skin and fat, brandy, dry white wine, low-salt chicken broth, onions, halved, cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges, garlic cloves, peeled, lemon peel (yellow part only ), bay leaves, carrots, peeled , halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces, picholine * or other brine-cured green olives, honey (optional)

olive oil, speck, finely chopped, chicken, cut into 6 pieces (breast, leg and thigh), rinsed and dried, salt and pepper, leeks, whites only, thinly sliced, shallots, finely chopped, minced fresh thyme leaves, bay leaf, dry white wine, brown chicken stock , recipe follows, dried prunes , plumped in 1/2-cup warm grappa or brandy, extra-virgin olive oil, chicken wings, backs, and bones, carrots, coarsely chopped, onions, coarsely chopped, ribs celery, coarsely chopped, tomato paste, black peppercorns, parsley stems