4 roast chicken armagnac Recipes

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

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

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