CW: Julia's Roast Chicken

Well, my friends, Cookbook Week has come to an end, and what better way to finish than with THE Book. No, not this one. This one...

5. MASTERING THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING, by Julia Child.
Sure, I got this as a gift during the Julie & Julia madness, but that doesn't make it any less special. Reading through the countless recipes makes me feel closer to the friendly giant named Julia. I love the simple cover and the black and white illustrations inside. I love the use of butter and the French words I can't pronounce. I just love it, period.


Deciding what to make from this book was not an easy task. I've done the Boeuf Bourguignon (but it was pre-blog and I promise to recreate it someday soon for y'all), I've always wanted to make her Chocolate Mousse, and I was very close to making a creamy mushroom dish. But then I decided I wanted simple, classic and butter. Roast Chicken! It was easy and delicious. The sauce she creates with the chicken juices is out of this world. I'm sorry, Mrs. Child, but I did not truss the chicken with a needle and thread because I do not like to sew poultry. Otherwise, I did you proud. Recipe HERE.

generous amount of butter, salt and pepper...


basting station...


crispy, juicy roast chicken...


shallots and chicken juice...


stock and butter...


glistening au jus...


I hope you enjoyed Cookbook Week! My next themed Monday-Friday is going to be TV Dinners, featuring 5 of my favorite shows. So STAY TUNED!