9 prunes wine and armagnac Recipes

pitted prunes (about 20), armagnac or other brandy, divided, olive oil, cut-up free-range chicken, shallots, peeled, organic chicken broth, fresh thyme sprigs plus 1 1/2 tsp chopped, sherry wine vinegar

olive oil, onions (6 to 8 medium), halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise, head of garlic, cloves separated and peeled, salt, black pepper, pitted prunes (14 oz), armagnac, boneless center-cut pork loin roast (3 to 4 inches in diameter), tied, fresh parsley stems, fresh thyme sprigs, fresh sage sprig, california bay leaf or 2 turkish, black peppercorns, dijon mustard, light brown sugar, dry white wine, reduced-sodium chicken broth (8 fl oz), red-wine vinegar

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

pitted prunes, beef stock or canned beef broth, dry red wine, prune juice, goose, orange, quartered, salt, ground pepper, onion, cut into 8 pieces, bay leaves, armagnac , cognac or other brandy, butter, room temperature, all purpose flour, steamed or roasted chestnuts, chopped fresh parsley

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

dry red wine, sugar, two 12-oz boxes pitted prunes, armagnac

salt, garlic cloves, minced very fine, fresh ground black pepper, dry mustard , preferably colman s, dried sage, dried thyme, olive oil, olive oil, boston butt or 1 (4 -6 lb) pork shoulder butt or 1 (4 -6 lb) fresh ham, trimmed of most external fat, white pearl onions (fresh or frozen , partially defrosted if frozen), chopped leek (white part only ), chopped carrot, port wine, beef stock or 1/2 cup chicken stock, honey, pitted prune, armagnac , slivovitz, plum brandy, bay leaves, salt & freshly ground black pepper