La Cocotte Verte

A wonderful garnish for anything chocolate! Be sure to use organic oranges with smooth, brightly-colored rinds. Because the peels are so thinly cut, and used in small quantities as a garnish, they are not blanched to remove bitterness.

A quintessential French braise, with a luxurious, richly concentrated red wine sauce. Don’t be tempted to substitute canned or frozen pearl onions — made with fresh, the dish is incomparable. Serve with Pommes Noisettes*.