“Stews are your best ally for stress-free dinner parties,” says Clotilde Dusoulier, of her Mustard Chicken Stew in her Chocolate & Zucchini cookbook, and I couldn’t agree more. They cook happily away while you enjoy the company of your guests, and avoid the stress of food that has to be perfectly timed. This chicken stew reminded us of a hunter’s chicken, a chicken cacciatore in its ease of preparation, ingredients, and heartiness. Clotilde’s version has a decidedly French twist, with the seasoning of whole seed Dijon mustard, a bounty of red onion, and roasted garlic as a condiment, a combination that comes together perfectly.

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