From the Kitchen of Brett Broussard

1 Whole Chicken Cut up
1 Large Onion Quartered
2 Carrots Chopped
2 Ribs of Celery Chopped
1 Leek White part only - cut lengthwise
5 Sprigs of Thyme
1 Bay Leaf
10 Peppercorns
3 Cloves of Garlic
1 Gallon of Water or Stock

Combine everything with cold water and bring to a gentle simmer. Make sure the heat stays low and maintains a simmer. Simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours. Strain with a fine mesh
strainer. Let cool and refrigerate immediately. Skim the fat off the top and store in the refrigerator. Will keep 3-4 days in fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.

From the Kitchen of Brett Broussard

1 whole chicken cut up
1/2 cup white wine
3/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
8 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon rosemary
1 tablespoon oregano

Season chicken and mix with white wine. Transfer chicken to a plate reserving wine. Add olive oil to a pot and brown chicken, about 25 minutes.
Add garlic, rosemary, oregano and saute for a couple of minutes. Add wine and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

From the Kitchen of Brett Broussard

Terrine de Foies de Volaille
1 pound fresh chicken livers
1 cup milk
1 stick butter
1 cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons green peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh pepper
1/4 cup Cognac or brandy
parsley, chopped


Soak chicken livers in milk for 2 hours (DRAIN WELL)
Melt 4 tbsp. butter and saute onions (3 min). Add garlic, then chicken livers and 1 tbsp. peppercorns, bay leaves, thyme, salt
and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes. Add Cognac.
Remove from head and let cool slightly. Discard bay leaves.
Puree the mixture in a food processor. Add the remaining butter in pieces and pulse to blend. Fold in remaining peppercors and adjust seasoning.
Refrigerate till firm, about 6 hours.

From the Kitchen of Brett Broussard

1 head cauliflower
3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 stick butter
salt and cayenne

In a large boiling pot, salt water and cook cauliflower until tender, about 7 minutes (cut into smaller flowettes). Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 325 for about 5 minutes to dry out.
Combine butter and cream in a saucepan and heat until butter is melted. Blend mixture and season.

From the Kitchen of Brett Broussard

1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
4 ounces pancetta or bacon
1/2 cup cream
4 eggs
1/4 cup pecorino
1 pound spaghetti #5 Barilla
4 tablespoons freshly ground pepper

Sauté onion and pancetta for about 8-10 minutes. Add cream and cook for 1 minute.
Separate eggs, being careful to keep yolks whole. Cook spaghetti and drain well. Put hot pasta into pan and toss over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup pecorino and stir through.
Remove from heat and vigorously stir in egg whites. Top with a yolk. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper.