“The Dad Special” is a celebration of food, family, and fathers who cook. Featuring chefs, celebrities, and kitchen crazy dads, this collection highlights meals — from family secrets to quick kid delights — meant to honor time spent at the table. “Over the years this dish became a favorite of my son, and his friends, proving that simple cooking, falsely perceived as sophisticated, is adored by all,” he says of the recipe, which he found in an ancient farmhouse cookbook and tweaked over the years. “The sweet and sour flavors are perfect with the little birds and the smaller pieces, raisins, and apples really make kids happy.” Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil3 Cornish hens, quartered and backbones removedKosher salt and freshly ground pepper5 shallots, finely chopped (about 1 cup)1 cup apple cider1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth1/2 cup Calvados1/3 cup apple cider vinegar2 Granny Smith apples—peeled, cored and thinly sliced1/3 cup heavy cream1/2 cup dried currants
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