Before getting to the food, let’s cover the dish’s history and the General, himself. I hadn’t realized the history and controversy surrounding this food. First, the dish is kind of named after Zuo Zongtang, a Chinese military leader and statesman who lived from 1812-1885. He was born in China’s Hunan Province. It’s ironic that the…
Chicken Marengo
Here’s a nice one-pot dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. There are tons of Chicken Marengo recipes out there, but this one is from a trusted source: the New York Times. While I liked this dish, I should have known better than use bone-in chicken thighs. Next time, I’d use only boneless chicken thighs,…
Chicken with Mustard, Maple Syrup and Garlic
Here’s super-easy chicken that’s really flavorful, but sure doesn’t photograph very well. It’s really as simple as making a sauce and dumping it on the chicken before cooking. But, the secret is in the sauce, which is a take on honey-mustard. I guess that doesn’t make it much of a recipe, per se, but you…
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