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I don't even know how we've already turned to a new month in the calendar, but here we are. Between the weather and politics and the passing of the great Catherine O'Hara, I'm ready to just toss this whole year in the trash already. But, between all of the gloom and doom, there are pops of pinks and reds shining through with the upcoming Valentine holiday, so at least we have some cutesy feel good things to grasp on to for now. While it's a holiday that Jason and I don't really celebrate, it's my daughter's first with her new love. Since her beau appreciates a good meal, but lives in a town with only 3 restaurants, I thought it might be a fun idea if they stayed in and cooked their own Valentine meal together this year. My daughter loves the chicken piccata that my bestie makes for her when she's visiting from out of town because she is obsessed with the sauce over rice. Try as I might, I have never been able to get it made the way she makes it, which my daughter likes to tell me every time, even though bestie has explained the recipe to me a million times. Idk, maybe her version is made with love and mine's just made with an eat it or starve mentality and that's why hers is so much better than mine. So, I didn't want to suggest chicken piccata as a meal they could make together, but I did find a fool proof (meaning, Theresa proof) recipe for Chicken with Tarragon and Mustard Cream Sauce on Golden Blossom Honey that would be easy to make but gourmet enough to pass for a Valentine meal at home together.
I did make this for a non-special meal for my husband this week, and I'd like to be able to tell you that he said it was delicious (which he did), but he inhaled it so fast, I'm not sure he even tasted it as it went into his mouth. I will tell you that the sauce is top notch as far as flavor goes. I made double what the recipe called for and poured it over my steamed rice and it was mouthwatering good! I did have issues finding fresh tarragon at our grocers for some reason this week, so I ended up substituting that for fresh rosemary and still absolutely loved the end result. The chicken cooked up tender, juicy, and flavorful, but that sauce was definitely the star of the show. I'd say that this recipe is a keeper not only for ordinary dinners, but would totally work for special occasions as well.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and halved
1/2 cup shallots, chopped
1/4 cup brandy
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
3 teaspoons grainy mustard
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
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Do you dine out or cook at home for Valentine's Day?
Hi Theresa! My mouth is watering just reading this post and looking at the pictures :) I do love a good sauce over rice. Winter is dragging on a bit and I'm hoping for some signs of spring too. Have a beautiful day!
ReplyDeleteSpring cannot come fast enough. We've had a few warm days. Just Mother Nature teasing us, but the snow will melt this weekend then come back again by next. I cannot wait to see green grass and spring flowers. I am so done with the cold and snow!
DeleteWe have always celebrated by going out and it's one of my favorite 'holidays' just because I don't have to cook a big meal for the whole family. However, it's gotten so crazy since Covid that we are going out the following weekend. It boggles my mind why restaurants act as though they aren't doing well because every time we go out (and we generally hit a happy hour at a restaurant every Friday night) the places are packed and it's hard to get a reservation anywhere these days.
ReplyDeleteI agree! I live in a college town and the restaurants always have full parking lots. We avoid going to any of them until close to closing so we don't have a long wait.
DeleteThere is nothing like a recipe that is made with love... Your non-special chicken meal for your husband sound pretty special... Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Judee! Have a great week as well!
DeleteThere are defo recipes that never are the same when somebody else makes them.
ReplyDeleteIndeed!
DeleteI don't like tarragon but this sounds good otherwise. We are staying home for Valentine's day.
ReplyDeleteTarragon isn’t always my favorite either, but I do enjoy it in a few select dishes.
DeleteGracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteYou’re welcome!
DeleteOh my gosh, I haven't celebrated Valentine's Day in 11 years!! I haven't even gone on or wanted to go on a date. Life is so different from me than it was, and I'm happy but I was happy then too. I guess I am fortunate that I got to enjoy marriage and romance, no I know that I am. But I don't miss it. Not once. Not ever. That being said, I appreciate the day and its value for those who ARE in a romantic relationship! And this dinner would be a good one for them to share! Hope your daughter enjoys her 1st Day with the new beau. :)
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you are content with your romance-free lifestyle. My mom is the same. She had the marriage and kids and romance, but in her 40’s she decided she was happiest by herself. Not that she didn’t love the experience, but I think many women are realizing sometimes it’s just better to love yourself, and that’s perfectly ok!
DeleteThis looks MAGNIFICENT, and quite doable. It would be perfect for your daughter and her new beau.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Pattie!
DeleteDelicious.
ReplyDeleteIt was!
DeleteHmm missed this one? You know its good when he inhaled it fast, or it could be something so bad one is trying to get rid of it quickly lol yeah, between the snow and croaking 2026 isn't off to that great of a start.
ReplyDeleteHopefully her and her new love enjoyed the dinner together.