12 shallots 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

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

dried figs (preferably calmyrna; 1 1/3 cups), stems discarded, dried apricots (1 1/4 cups), pitted prunes (1 1/4 cups), whole allspice, mixed peppercorns (black, white, green, and pink ), unsalted butter, melted, goose, wing tips removed, onions, quartered, chopped shallots (2 large), armagnac, veal demiglace, apricot jam or preserves

pekin duck (sometimes called long island duck), including neck, armagnac or cognac, water, shallots, sliced, garlic cloves, halved, carrots, 1 cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices and 1 finely chopped, fresh thyme, bay leaf (not california ), kosher salt, whole black peppercorns, unflavored gelatin, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, thick baguette slices, toasted

pitted prunes (about 20), armagnac or 2/3 cup other brandy, divided, olive oil, cut-up free-range chicken, shallots, peeled, organic chicken broth, fresh fresh thyme sprigs, plus, chopped fresh thyme, sherry wine vinegar

white grapes, armagnac (brandy), duck breasts (approximately 350 g each), salt, cayenne pepper, shallots, cornflour, red wine (such as pinot noir), meat stock, green peppercorns (soaked in water or brandy), extra dark bittersweet chocolate (78 % cocoa)

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

armagnac, maple syrup, cranberry syrup, fresh thyme, chopped, freshly ground coriander, freshly ground pepper, foie gras of duck , sliced into scallops, butter, shallot, chopped, white wine, duck broth or chicken stock, maple syrup, chopped fresh cranberries, lemon, juiced, salt and pepper

flour, salt, eggs, beaten, dark beer (abita beer preferred, but any will do), saffron strands, orange , zest of, butter, melted, olive oil, shallots, peeled and thinly sliced, garlic cloves, peeled and minced, roma tomato , julienned, mushroom , julienned (cepes s preferred), shiitake mushroom , julienned, button mushroom , julienned, brandy (armagnac preferred), thyme, chopped, basil leaves , chiffonaded, chicken stock or 1/4 cup mushroom stock, crabmeat (fresh is best ), green peppercorn, ground, pink peppercorn, ground, salt, black pepper, freshly ground, brie cheese, butter, shallot, peeled and minced, brandy (armagnac preferred), clam juice or 1/2 cup shrimp stock, creme fraiche (use if you cannot find store bought), red caviar (romanoff preferred), black caviar (romanoff preferred), baby leeks (leaves only ) or 1 bunch green onion (leaves only), caviar, for garnish

beef tenderloin, cleaned and minced by hand, tabasco sauce, salt and pepper, drained capers, chopped, dijon mustard, minced shallots, minced chives, minced piquillo peppers, extra virgin olive oil, armagnac, caviar, baguette, cut 1/4-inch thick and lightly toasted, approximately 24 pieces, salad greens, baguette, cut 1/4-inch thick and lightly toasted approximately 24 pieces, salad greens