Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Tarragon Chicken

Chicken with Tarragon and White Wine

Great little dish packed with a powerful punch of flavor.  The tarragon is very prominent and has a similar taste to a fennel or anise flavoring.  If you're not sure about the tarragon you can cut the amount down or add fresh parsley for a milder flavor.  It's supposed to be an easy weeknight dinner but I'm not sure making a roux to thicken the sauce and chopping up all the tarragon is something I would want to do after a long day at work.  I served it over orzo pasta to soak up the sauce.
 
Chicken with Tarragon and White Wine Recipe



Stuffed Artichokes

They looked beautiful but I wasn't a fan of how they turned out.  I would use the stuffing to make delicious stuffed portobella mushrooms instead.






10 ounces mild Gorgonzola cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons cream
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus 1 tablespoon
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil

Combine gorgonzola, cream, thyme, tbsp of parsley, garlic. Stuff mushrooms (artichokes) with this mixture.  Top with breadcrumbs mixed with additional parsley.  Drizzle with olive oil.  Bake at 400 until cheese is melted. 

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About Little Murph

Liverpool, NY, United States
My love for cooking started when I could barely reach the countertops. My mom would get out all of the baking supplies and let me create. Needless to say, my cooking techniques have become a bit more sophisticated. I believe that I can recreate anything I see in a restaraunt or cookbook. For this reason, my husband has said that I have "ruined eating out for him". I also believe that anyone can cook a delicious meal at home, gourmet kitchen or not. I'm a working woman but I find that after a long day at work, my kitchen is my sanctuary and I'm never too tired to cook up something new. I get bored very easily so trying new things is always a must! I think that cooking has become such an important part of my life because I love making others happy and I'm able to do that through my food. Thank you to all of my family and friends for all of your love and support, especially my husband Shawn, you are the reasons why I cook!