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French Tarragon Chicken – 1,000 Foods to Eat Project

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Tarragon Chicken and mashed potatoes

Can I please say at the beginning of this post, do not be afraid of the butter. 🙂

Tarragon

Tarragon

Tarragon is a lovely herb. It tastes a bit like licorice, and also has a licorice/aniseed aroma. We have some growing in our herb garden, and it grows like crazy! It has a very fascinating history, and was used by the Greeks and the Arabs as early as 500 BC. Allegedly at that time it was called “Dragon Mugwort.” The French call tarragon “estragon” which means “little dragon.” Therefore, poulet a l’estragon translates as chicken with tarragon.

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Colcannon and Champ – (1,000 Foods to Eat Project)

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Colcannon

Irish Colcannon

If you have never heard of colcannon and champ, you’d be hard pressed to figure out what these are.

Colcannon is a much beloved Irish mashed potato dish. It is a heavenly concoction, traditionally served on All Hallows’ Eve, with either charms or coins hidden inside it.

Colcannon (along with champ), is one of the 1,000 foods to eat listed in the book 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die, by Mimi Sheraton. If you’ve never tried colcannon, I beg you to make this and indulge in a huge bowl of it soon!

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Corned Beef and Cabbage (1,000 Foods to Eat Project)

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Corned Beef and Cabbage
Corned Beef and Cabbage

It has got to be Corned Beef and Cabbage for dinner when March 17 rolls around!

Corned beef is salt cured beef brisket. It is typically served with cabbage, or it is sliced and used in sandwiches. The Reuben sandwich is made with corned beef and it is one of my favorite sandwiches.

Why Do We Eat Corned Beef and Cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day?

I discovered that the reason we eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day has to do with Ireland’s history of exporting salted meats. Ireland produced and exported a LOT of corned beef. However beef was too expensive for much of the population. Therefore most people ate salt pork, which was a cheaper alternative.

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Greek Lamb Burgers With Feta Cheese

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Greek lamb burger with onion cucumber spinach and feta
Scrumptious Greek Lamb Burger With Feta Cheese

My husband adores lamb. (I love it too.) We have it for dinner usually as a special treat, and recipes calling for minced lamb are a favorite.

My favorite minced lamb dishes are: Keema do Pyaza (Indian), Shepherd’s Pie (English), and Greek Lamb Burgers with Feta Cheese.

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Polish Kluski Noodles With Sauerkraut

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Recently we selected for our Sunday movie night “The Zookeeper’s Wife“, a film based on a non-fiction book which tells the story of Jan and Antonina Zabinski, who were the owners and keepers of the Warsaw zoo. Amazingly they helped save hundreds of Polish Jews during the WWII German occupation of Poland, and their bravery under the most dire of circumstances was truly awe inspiring.

On movie nights I’ll cook a meal that has something to do with the film we are watching, so for this evening we dined on Polish Kluski Noodles with Sauerkraut, and Polish Kielbasa.

If you haven’t tried Kluski noodles before, then you’re in for a treat. They are delicious and fun to cook! Noodles and sausage are also generally very budget friendly, so I hope you’ll give this a try!

Polish Kluski Noodes and Polish Kielbasa
Polish Kluski Noodles with Sauerkraut

I had never cooked with Kluski noodles before, so these were a revelation to me and I can’t wait to try them out in a soup one day!

Sauerkraut

This dish includes sauerkraut, which is one of the 1,000 Foods to Eat listed in the book 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die, by Mimi Sheraton. It is #13 on my quest to eat and/or prepare each of the foods listed in the book.

Sauerkraut is fermented cabbage, and is of course sour in taste. In Germany, it is often flavored with caraway seeds or juniper berries, and other regional varieties exist.

It has associated health benefits including probiotics and many nutrients, which in turn may help to give a boost to your immune system.

What To Serve With Polish Kluski Noodles With Sauerkraut

I recommend you serve this with some Polish Kielbasa, and a side salad for a delicious meal. Enjoy this taste of Poland!

Another Recipe With Sauerkraut That You Will Enjoy

If you love sauerkraut, also try the New York Style Hot Dog. Laden with spicy brown mustard and sauerkraut, these are a snap to prepare and so delicious!

If you have any suggestions or comments, please share them below!

Polish Kluski Noodes and Polish Kielbasa
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Polish Kluski Noodles With Sauerkraut

I recommend you serve this with some Polish Kielbasa, and a side salad for a delicious meal. Enjoy this taste of Poland!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Polish
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Kluski noodles (or 12 oz wide egg noodles)
  • 1 small onion diced finely
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 8 oz sauerkraut
  • 2 chilies if you want a little spice – purely optional
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp sour cream plus additional to top with
  • 3 green onions sliced for garnish

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a skillet over med heat and then saute the onion and the garlic for approximately 3 minutes
  • Add the sauerkraut and 1/2 cup chicken broth and mix well and then bring to the boil
  • Lower the heat and simmer for around 10 minutes or so, or until the broth is mostly boiled off (leave a little broth)
  • Meanwhile, prepare the Kluski noodles according to package directions;  Once the noodles are done, add them to the sauerkraut, onion, and garlic mixture and mix well
    Kluski Noodles
  • Add salt and pepper to taste then add 3 tbsp of sour cream to your dish and mix well
  • Garnish with chopped green onion, and more sour cream!

Notes

Garnish with green onions and top with lots more sour cream if you desire!
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