The Bluebird Patch

Happiness is eating cupcakes at school  on your birthday. Happiness is believing that you are “home” even if it’s just for a short moment. Happiness is watching your children thrive in a new city. Happiness is having a sneak peek into your child's future.

Rub: • Salt • Olive oil • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon (or 1/4 teaspoon dried) • 1/4 teaspoon paprika Stuffing: • 1 cup cooked, finely chopped, and drained fresh spinach • 1/2 cup ricotta • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (you can substitute for your favorite cheese such as smoked provolone, gorgonzola, fontina, feta, or goat cheese) • 1 large clove of garlic minced • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled • 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1 large egg Sauce: • 1/2 cup dry white wine • 1/2 cup homemade chicken stock • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard • 2 tbsp of lemon juice • 2 tablespoons of heavy cream • Optional: Pinch of sugar (to cut the tartness of the lemon) • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • Chopped chives Chicken: • 1 whole chicken • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Directions Make the Stuffing: In a bowl, combin...