And lemon…. Remember, last post, Chicken with Lemon & Capers, I said I was doing Lemon Week. I took the smallest lemon, cut it in half and stuffed it into 2 little hens. In the US it would be a Cornish Game Hen, which is a cross between 2 breeds and normally weighs between 1 and 2 lbs, but usually about 1 1/4 (600gr) We have poussin, which is, basically. … Continue reading →
A few years ago brining was all the rage. I did it occasionally. I haven’t seen or heard much about it lately so I have no idea if it’s still popular. I still do it occasionally. I never was much for following the trends…. If you follow this blog you will have figured out that we normally have a first course as well as a main course on the weekends. … Continue reading →
We don’t actually have Cornish Game Hens here. We have coquelet, poussin or young chicken. I normally get birds that are under a pound, which makes them perfect single serving size. If you have larger birds you may want to serve just one for two people. You could also do the glaze with a whole chicken or chicken pieces, adjusting cooking time accordingly. Grilled Cornish Hens with Lemon Soy Glaze … Continue reading →
We don’t actually have Cornish Game Hens here in France. But we have little chickens or poussin. They are under a pound in weight, usually about 14oz (420gr) and are a perfect single serving size – with maybe a bit leftover for a snack. In summer we do them on the barbecue; in winter I roast them in the oven. If you’re looking for something special for a dinner party … Continue reading →
We don’t actually have Cornish Game Hens here. We have little chickens: coquillettes, poussin…. They’re about the same size as Cornish hens but I have no idea of their background. I have a long, colorful history with Cornish hens, but more of that later. When you are hungry for turkey and stuffing but want something a little more manageable try stuffing these little birds. They can also make an elegant … Continue reading →
The French may carry the whole idea of language purity a bit too far at times but at least they don't deliberately torture it. The language police in France have, over the years, banned English words: Walkman, software, email, and countless others. It doesn't work. Well it works officially. Unofficially everyone says 'Bon Weekend' on a Friday. But they take pride in their language and don't intentionally abuse it. You … Continue reading →
Grilled Hens with Lemon, Honey, Mustard Glaze Do you ever have one of those days when you're sure the creepy, crawly, slithery, slimy occupants of the planet are determined to take over? Not the whole planet…. I'm quite certain that, at least statistically, they already control Earth. I mean the little patch of this lovely blue planet that you want to call your own. Yesterday was one of those days, … Continue reading →
