Name: Quick Coq au Vin
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 or 3 thick slices bacon, roughly chopped; 1 (4-pound) chicken, cut into six pieces; 1 handful flour, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste; 8 to 10 ounces button or cremini mushrooms, rinsed and halved (optional); 20 whole baby carrots, cut in half; 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced; 2 large sweet onions, chopped, or 2 cups pearl onions; 1 bottle red wine (white works, too); 1 cup chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 2 sprigs thyme

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Julia Child's world-famous coq au vin recipe calls for the dramatic lighting of cognac. Traditional ones simply call for chicken, the contents of your crisper, and drinkable wine.

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