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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 4 ounces lean bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 pounds cut up frying chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup cognac
- 3 cups red wine
- 1 to 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, mashed
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 12 to 24 baby onions
- 1/2 pound sauteed mushrooms
- salt
- pepper
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 tablespoons softened butter
- sprigs of fresh thyme or parsley
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