Napoleon
In 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned Emperor of France, and his wife, Josephine, became the Empress. As the rulers of France, the couple enjoyed all the perks that came with the title, including the finest food and wine. Josephine was an excellent cook, and she is credited with popularizing many French dishes, including Napoleon's favorite, Chicken a la Marengo.
Chicken a la Marengo is a dish of chicken braised in white wine and garlic, with a bit of tomato added for flavor and color. Legend has it that the dish was created by Napoleon's chief of staff, General Bertrand, after the Battle of Marengo in 1800. The story goes that the general was so hungry after the battle that he killed and cooked the first chicken he could find. He then added a few ingredients from his rations, including some wine and garlic, and the dish was born.
Whether or not the story is true, Chicken a la Marengo has become a classic French dish, and is often served on special occasions. If you're looking to impress your dinner guests, why not try your hand at this Napoleon-approved recipe?
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Recipes
Berry Napoleons with Sugared Wonton Wrappers
- cooking spray
- mint
- raspberry
- whipped
- confectioners sugar
- wonton wrapper
- sugar
Heirloom Tomato Napoleon with Maytag Blue Cheese Crumbles
- watercress
- lemon
- onion
- olive oil
- tomato
- maytag blue cheese
- salt
Chicken and Potato Napoleon with Spicy Tomato Sambal Sauce
- black pepper
- olive oil
- salt
- salt
- sugar
- italian parsley
- onion
- rosemary
- tomato
- grapeseed oil
- sambal oelek sauce
- salt
- chicken breast
- tomato
- garlic
- olive oil
- yukon gold potato
- salt
Charley's Meatloaf Napoleon Style
- fried leek
- garlic potato
- olive oil
- salt
- sauteed vegetable
- white bread crumb
- thyme
- butter
- garlic
- leek
- carrot
- bell pepper
- yellow squash
- zucchini
- onion
- bell pepper
- bell pepper
- ketchup
- salt
- ground beef
- cream cheese
- egg
- idaho potato
- cornstarch
Chocolate Silk Napoleon with Vanilla Anglaise and Caramel Dipped Pecans
- caramelized pecan
- chocolate silk
- vanilla anglaise
- heavy cream
- milk
- chocolate
- pecan
- sugar
- sugar
- vanilla bean
- sugar
- butter
- salt
- vanilla extract
- cocoa powder
- egg yolk
- sheets phyllo
- butter
- egg yolk
Blueberry Napoleon with Orange-Blueberry Sauce
- orange peel
- sour cream
- butter
- phyllo dough
- powdered sugar
- orange juice
- sugar
- cream cheese
- orange liqueur
- coriander
- orange zest
- blueberry
Banana Pudding Napoleon
- butter
- egg yolk
- all purpose flour
- milk
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- sugar
- cornstarch
- vanilla extract
- egg
- butter
- egg white
- banana
Phyllo Napoleon With Strawberry & Rose
- powdered sugar
- phyllo layer
- vanilla custard
- sugar
- rose water
- heavy cream
- milk
- bean
- sugar
- phyllo
- cardamom
- salt
- cornstarch
- salt
- egg
- sugar
- strawberry
- pistachio
- butter
- heavy cream
Chocolate Phyllo Napoleon
- mint
- powdered sugar
- raspberry puree
- mascarpone cheese
- raspberry
- cocoa powder
- sheets phyllo dough
- butter
- sugar
Banana Napoleon with Rum Cream
- heavy cream
- caramel sauce
- lime juice
- orange juice
- dark rum
- vanilla extract
- sugar
- banana
- puff pastry
Roasted Ratatouille Lasagna Napoleons Recipe
- salt
- thyme
- herbes de provence
- pasta sauce
- zucchini
- eggplant
- yellow bell pepper
- mint
- chile flake
- garlic
- parmesan cheese
- water
- onion
- basil
- mozzarella cheese
- lasagna noodle
- tomato
- olive oil
5 Minute Ode to Napoleons
- chocolate sauce
- canister whipped cream
- butter lace cooky
- strawberry
Ahi Tuna Napoleon
- black sesame seed
- sesame oil
- white sesame seed
- green onion
- onion
- smoked spanish paprika
- dijon mustard
- chili oil
- sheets filo dough
- ahi tuna
- butter
- cilantro
- salt
Apple Hash Napoleon
- apple
- applesauce
- vanilla bean
- clarified butter
- powdered sugar
- apple cider
- half
- heavy cream
- star anise
- granny smith apple
- sugar
- egg yolk
Chocolate Coconut Napoleon
- sugar
- sugar
- dark chocolate
- grand marnier
- heavy cream
- milk
- butter
- sweetened coconut
- egg
- egg yolk
russian napoleon
- dark rum
- powdered sugar
- egg
- butter
- cornstarch
- sour cream
- salt
- vanilla extract
- all purpose flour
- egg
- sugar
- milk
- butter
- salt
Tall Napoleon
- bénédictine
- cognac
- green chartreuse
Beet and Goat Cheese Napoleons
- salt
- orange zest
- orange juice
- rice vinegar
- sugar
- balsamic vinegar
- black pepper
- shallot
- thyme
- hazelnut
- olive oil
- hazelnut oil
- chive
- parsley
- red beet
- goat cheese
Maine Lobster Napoleon with Mango Vinaigrette
- cayenne pepper
- lobsters meat
- salt
- peanut oil
- sherry vinegar
- dijon mustard
- avocado
- mango
- mango
- tomato
- green
- mushroom
Rose Napoleons
- vanilla extract
- sugar
- cornstarch
- all purpose flour
- rose water
- milk
- sheets phyllo dough
- confectioners sugar
- pistachio
- egg yolk
- butter
Napoleons
- powdered sugar
- vanilla bean
- sugar
- milk
- cornstarch
- sheets puff pastry
- butter
- egg yolk
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- sugar 38%
Usual Ingredients
- butter 29%
- salt 29%