Steak with Porcini Mushroom Gravy #FoodieExtravaganza

September 5, 2018 By palatablepastime in Beef, French, Italian, Main Dish, Meats, Mushrooms, Sauces, Steak, Stovetop, Wine Tags: beef demi glace, Foodie Extravaganza, fresh procini, holiday gravy, how to make gravy, mushroom gravy, mushrooms, National Mushroom Month, pan sauces, porcini, sauce, Steaks, steaks with gravy 11 Comments

The perfect mushroom gravy recipe for your steak or any other meat you choose.

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Coq au Vin (French Braised Chicken with Wine) #FantasticalFoodFight

August 15, 2018 By palatablepastime in Alcoholic, Carrots, Chicken, Cut-up/Bone-In, French, Garlic, Herbs, Spices, Teas, and Coffee, Main Dish, Meats, Mushrooms, Onions, Oven Baked, Poultry, Spirits/Alcohol, Vegetables, Wine Tags: #FantasticalFoodFight, chicken, French, Julia Child's Birthday, mushrooms, noodles, wine 4 Comments

Classic French chicken braised with wine, mushrooms, and aromatic vegetables.

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Slow Cooker Summer Ratatouille Stew #FarmersMarketWeek

August 6, 2018 By palatablepastime in Crockpot, Eggplant, French, Onions, Peppers or Chillies, Soups, Stews & Chili, squash, Stew, Tomatoes, Wine, Zucchini Tags: #FarmersMarketWeek, crockpot, Diabetic, easy, French, garden, healthy, low-carb, meatless, slow cooker, stew, summer, vegetables, vegetarian 23 Comments

A melange of late summer vegetables melds together in this simple and healthful crockpot summer stew.

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Easy Chicken Liver Pâté for #SundaySupper

December 17, 2017 By palatablepastime in Alcoholic, Appetizers, Cajun, Chicken, Food Processor, French, Liver pate, Meats, Poultry, Small Appliance, Southern, Stovetop, United States, Wine 4 Comments

Simple chicken liver pâté made with Louisiana French flavors, wine, and brandy make an excellent and easy starter to serve on crackers at your holiday parties, or to present as hostess gifts.

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Spaghetti allo Scoglio #FishFridayFoodies

October 20, 2017 By palatablepastime in Clams, Fish and Seafood, Italian, Main Dish, Pasta, Peppers or Chillies, Scallops, Shellfish, Shrimp, Stovetop, Tomatoes, Wine Tags: #fishfridayfoodies, Calabrian peppers, calamari, Clams, easy, fresh shellfish, Italian, main dish, mussels, pasta, scallops, seafood, shellfish, shrimp, spaghetti, squid, wine 5 Comments

Italian spaghetti with shrimp and other shellfish in a flavorful broth that is perfect for dunking slices of toasted baguette.

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Instant Pot Beef Tips and Mushrooms

September 30, 2017 By palatablepastime in Beef, French, Instant Pot, Main Dish, Meats, Mushrooms, Onions, Roast, Small Appliance, United States, Wine Tags: beef, Instant Pot, mashed potatoes, mushrooms, noodles, onions, Pressure Cooker, rice, Sirloin Tip Roast, wine Leave a comment

Pressure cooked beef tips with mushrooms in a wine-based gravy. Perfect for serving over mashed potatoes or noodles. Comfort food!

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