| | CHICKEN |
| 2 | | Chickens, whole, (1 1/4 to |
| DIVIDER | | -- 1 1/2 lb each) |
| 1 | c | Cognac |
| 1 | ds | Thyme |
| 1 | sm | Bay leaf, crushed |
| | Salt (to taste) |
| | STUFFING |
| 1 | sl | Bread, white, crusts |
| DIVIDER | | -- removed |
| 1/2 | c | Cream, heavy |
| 1/2 | ts | Peppercorns, green |
| 1/2 | ts | Peppercorns, pink (do not |
| DIVIDER | | -- use South American pink |
| DIVIDER | | -- peppercorns) |
| 1/2 | c | Veal, chicken, or white meat |
| DIVIDER | | -- of turkey, ground fine |
| 6 | | Mushrooms, shiitake, diced |
| DIVIDER | | -- (Morels may be subbed) |
| 1 | ds | Nutmeg |
| | Salt (to taste) |
| | Pepper (to taste) |
| | SAUCE |
| 1 | c | Cognac (leftover marinade |
| DIVIDER | | -- sauce from chicken) |
| 1/2 | ts | Peppercorns, green |
| 1/2 | ts | Peppercorns, pink |
| 1 | c | Veal, demi-glace |
| 1/2 | c | Cream, heavy |
| | ASSEMBLY |
| | Vegetables for garnish |
| DIVIDER | | -- (carrots, turnips, |
| DIVIDER | | -- string beans or |
| DIVIDER | | -- zucchini) |
