Name: Chicken with White Wine and Herbs
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 8 chicken legs; 3 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; 15 black peppercorns; 1-ounce bunch fresh parsley, leaves and stems separated; 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon dry white wine; 4 celery stalks, trimmed; 4 medium onions, peeled; 6 medium carrots, peeled; about 1 tablespoon butter; 3/4 pound crimini mushrooms, quartered; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 4 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour; a dash of soy sauce; 3 tablespoons heavy cream

My brother, Al, is an inspiring teacher at Jamie Oliver's cooking school, Recipease. This is an adaptation of one of his favorite recipes to enjoy at home. For a wonderful spring stew, try adding some blanched asparagus, peas, and beans, or top it with a crust for a comforting pie .

Cooks' Note

(F) Pour into containers of the size you require (if you are making the Chicken, Ham, and Tarragon Pie you will need to keep back about half). Let cool before covering, labeling, and freezing.
(D) Let stand overnight in the fridge.
(R) Place in a pan over gentle heat until piping hot.

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