poultry
Roast Capon with Armagnac-Mushroom Sauce
Capons (neutered and fattened chickens) are available during the holiday season in many markets. They are moist, tender, and succulent and well worth their extra cost. [watch video]
Ballottine of Chicken with Spinach Filling
A ballottine is a whole chicken that has been boned and stuffed. Showy enough for company, it can be prepared up to a day ahead.
Skillet Duck with Red Oak Salad
Easy and delicious, this duck is cooked in much the same way as Southern fried chicken — fried in its own fat in a covered pot so steam develops, making the meat very moist and tender and the skin crisp.
