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In France, �French onion soup��topped with a decadent crust of golden, melted cheese�is often called simply la gratin�e. Historically served at the bistros surrounding Les Halles�Paris�s former central market�these days it�s more often a late-night supper, slurped at weddings after a long night of dancing.

French Soupe à l’oignon gratinée

While this old-fashioned country recipe, Chicken in Red Wine Sauce Coq au vin, traditionally uses an entire chicken�preferably a tough old bird�here I use chicken thighs, which braise beautifully in the pressure cooker. For the braising liquid, I like to use an inexpensive (don�t spend more than $10), medium-bodied red wine like a Beaujolais Villages. Buttered broad noodles are a traditional accompaniment.

Chicken in Red Wine Sauce Coq au vin

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