Last night I roasted a chicken in black truffle butter for no reason other than it was Monday, and Mondays often call for little indulgences. And what a Monday it was! By the time dinner was served we were all so frazzled that nothing but good comfort food would do – and by comfort food I mean mounds of tender, juicy chicken, studded with earthy truffle pieces, swimming in a pool of butter. I roasted potatoes in the same pan so they could absorb all the decadent flavours, and served them alongside a simple green salad, Nigella-style, which is to say everything was pulled apart at the table and devoured greedily and unpretentiously. It was the perfect busy weeknight meal, and before you say, “Wait! There’s never enough time to roast a whole chicken on a weeknight!” let me tell you about this recipe. Continue reading “Black Truffle Butter Chicken”
Cerise Chérie 