Braised Chicken with Figs with bay

2 tablespoons butter , divided 2 chicken breast halves , bone-in, skinned 2 chicken thighs , bone-in, skinned 2 chicken drumsticks , bone-in, skinned 1/2[...]

1/2 lb white pearl onion, unpeeled 1 tablespoon butter , divided 2 teaspoons butter , divided 1 cup onion , slivered 1/2 cup carrot , thinly sliced 1/2 cup[...]

1 1/4 cups cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 cups water 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola or 1/2 cup blue cheese 1 PREPARE CHEESE POLENTA:. 2 Place cornmeal and salt in[...]

4 chicken breasts salt black pepper 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (Olive oil works good, too) 1 carrot , scraped and cut into 1/2 inch wide[...]