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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 10 oz. pearl onions
- 10 oz. thick cut bacon
- 1 (3 1/2 lb.) chicken, rinsed, patted dry and cut into 8 serving pieces
- 3/4 t. fine sea salt
- 1/4 t. fresh ground pepper
- 1 (4-inch) piece celery
- 6 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs
- 1 fresh thyme sprig
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 c. dry white wine
- 3/4 c. chicken stock
- 16oz. baby carrots
- 2 T. olive oil
- 1 lb. sliced mushroom
- 1/4 c. Cognac
- 3 T. flour
- 1/12 T. butter softened
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