Cocotte of Farmhouse Chicken

39 Cloves of Garlic, Potato Puree

Francois de Melogue

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Here’s a straightforward recipe for a succulent farmhouse chicken that’s sure to please the whole family. Cooking chicken in a cocotte is a traditional French method.

In Southern France, it’s quite popular to include numerous garlic cloves, which turn creamy and mild after prolonged, slow cooking. Serve the chicken directly from its cooking pot at the table. When you break open the pastry seal in front of your guests, the enticing aromas of garlic and thyme are released, creating an unforgettable…

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Francois de Melogue

My earliest attempt at cookery began with the filleting of my sister's goldfish at age 2 and cooking my pet rabbits by age 7. Life has been downhill ever since.