Castles In The Air

Coq Au Vin is a traditional French dish made with chicken that is braised with wine, bacon, and vegetables. The sauce is thick and full of flavor. With creamy mashed potatoes on top, it's a hearty and filling dinner that's great for cold nights. Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs 4 slices of bacon, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup red wine 1 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon thyme Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Instructions: In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy Remove and set aside Add chicken thighs to the skillet and brown on both sides Remove and set aside In the same skillet, add onion, carrots, and garlic Cook until softened Pour in red wine, chicke...

Baked ziti is a classic Italian-American comfort food that's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. It combines ziti pasta with marinara sauce and three types of cheese, baked until golden and bubbly. Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta 1 jar marinara sauce 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Warm the oven up to 190C 375F Follow the directions on the package to cook the ziti until it is al dente Remove the water and set it aside Cook the ziti and put it in a large bowl Add the marinara sauce, half of the shredded mozzarella, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper Put the mixture in a baking dish that has been greased Add the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top Put foil over it and bake for 20 m...