7 roast with and 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

whole chickens, cut into quarters, chopped fresh thyme leave, garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, shallot, peeled and diced, quatre-epices or 1/2 tsp rabelais seasoning, ground mace, black peppercorns, dry white wine, salt, armagnac, extra duck fat or goose fat, melted

canned sweetened chestnut spread, whole milk, divided, salt, sugar, water, whipping cream, armagnac, peeled roasted chestnuts **, or jarred chestnuts, chopped

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

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