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Betty Crocker Cookbook ?

maisiebrook — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 01:19:37 GMT

I know this is crazy, but if you have old Betty Crocker cookbooks could you please check the index to see whether there is a recipe for chicken marengo. I recall it may be in Betty Crocker's New Good and Easy Cookbook but it may have appeared in subsequent versions. I donated my copy a few years ago and made this dish often in the past and now I am hoping to make it again. There are lots of used copies of BC cookbooks out there so I am hoping to confirm which one it is in. I searched the internet extensively including Amazon where not all the older editions have the "look inside" feature.

I know this is silly -- there are lots of chicken marengo recipes on the web that are probably even better!

TIA

Re: Betty Crocker Cookbook ?

azgal — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 01:31:51 GMT

I have "Betty's Crocker's Cokbook" and it does not have that recipe. I can't find a date inside the book but I got married in 1970 so it's at least that old.

Re: Betty Crocker Cookbook ?

hellodali — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 01:32:33 GMT

@maisiebrook I don't have the cookbook; however, on the Betty Crocker site there is a recipe for Chicken Penne a la Marengo. I hope that helps.

Re: Betty Crocker Cookbook ?

butterfly123 — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 01:34:36 GMT

@maisiebrook

I searched and didn’t find the recipe.

I saw a listing for Betty Crocker Big Book Of Chicken and the recipe was listed on page 38. Unfortunately, you had to buy the book.

Re: Betty Crocker Cookbook ?

azgal — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 01:37:01 GMT

There is a recipe on Betty Crocker dot com.

Chicken Penne á la Marengo

Re: Betty Crocker Cookbook ?

nomless — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 01:43:57 GMT

@azgal wrote:
There is a recipe on Betty Crocker dot com.
Chicken Penne á la Marengo

@maisiebrook

Recipe is here.

Re: Betty Crocker Cookbook ?

x Hedge — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 01:59:41 GMT

Put this together so you have a link.

Betty Crocker Vintage Recipies

https://

vintage.recipes/Cookbook/New- Good-and-Easy-Cookbook

Be sure to tell us if you find what you're looking for! ☺

Re: Betty Crocker Cookbook ?

maisiebrook — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 02:04:23 GMT

Thanks! Everyone

I am going to try and borrow the Betty Crocker Chicken cookbook from the library.

That vintage recipe website is worth knowing about.

When I track down the recipe, I will post it. I recall it called for chicken parts vs. pieces, though the chicken penne one sounds good.

Re: Betty Crocker Cookbook ?

butterfly123 — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 02:17:40 GMT

@maisiebrook Is this it?

CHICKEN MARENGO SERVES 4
PREPARATION TIME ABOUT 30 MINUTES, COOKING TIME ADDITIONAL 25 TO 30 MINUTES.

INGREDIENTS

8-9 pieces of bone in chicken – I prefer legs and thighs

1 good size onion diced or sliced thinly

2 garlic cloves, diced

2 red, yellow, green or orange sweet peppers – or about 12 mini peppers, diced or thinly sliced

2 medium tomatoes, cut up or about 2 cups mini tomatoes sliced into small pieces

3 Tbs tomato paste

1 cup chicken stock

1/2 cup sliced, pitted black or green olives

fresh herbs, chopped for garnish (I used lovage, oregano and chives – but parsley, tarragon and basil would also be delicious)

coating for chicken:

1/2 cup flour

2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 tsp paprika

approximately 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil to brown the chicken, additional for sauteeing vegetables

brown butter bread crumb noodles to serve

Re: Betty Crocker Cookbook ?

maisiebrook — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 03:17:02 GMT

@butterfly123

Thanks, this is close, but not the one.

Re: Betty Crocker Cookbook ?

Barntoast — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 03:57:31 GMT

I have 13 Betty Crocker cookbooks mostly from 1950s and 1960s. I do have the Good and Easy book from 1954. I looked but was unable to find chicken marengo in any of my Betty Crocker books.

Re: Betty Crocker Cookbook ?

BossieCat — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 05:09:51 GMT

I have the New Good and Easy Cookbook. First edition 1962. The Chicken Marengo recipe is on page 80.

Re: Betty Crocker Cookbook ?

maisiebrook — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 11:34:56 GMT

@BossieCat

Thank you so much! I recalled correctly. There are plenty of used copies so I will hunt one down!!

Re: Betty Crocker Cookbook ?

deepwaterdotter — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 17:41:41 GMT

In case you need a recipe for this dish before you find the original, here is one from an old copy of Cook's Country:

3 lbs bone-in, skin-on split chicken breasts, patted dry

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 onion, chopped

4 tsp minced garlic

10 oz thinly-sliced mushrooms

1/2 tsp dried thyme

2 tbsp tomato paste

28 oz canned diced tomatoes, pulsed 3-4 times in food processor

3/4 cup chicken broth

1/2 cup brandy

1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

3 tbsp butter

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook chicken skin-side down until deep golden brown. Flip and brown on other side. Place on plate.

Cook onion in remaining fat over medium heat until softened. Stir in garlic. Stir in mushrooms and thyme. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato paste until thickened.

Stir in tomatoes, broth, brandy, olives, and pepper flakes and bring to boil. Add chicken skin-side up. Place pot in 450 degree oven until chicken reaches 160 degrees, about 1/2 hour. Place chicken on platter. Stir butter into sauce and serve with chicken.

Re: Betty Crocker Cookbook ?

AuntMame — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 02:48:09 GMT

I checked my old Betty Crocker cookbooks and didn't spot it. However I found this Chicken Marengo recipe in an old church cookbook from maybe the '60s or '70s that used to be a family favorite:

Chicken Marengo

2 quartered fryers

6 slices diced bacon

3/4 C flour

2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 C chopped onion

1 small clove garlic, minced

1 4 oz can mushrooms

2 C tomatoes

1/4 C chopped parsley (one would assume they mean fresh)

Few dashes red pepper

Fry bacon almost crisp in large frying pan. Season and flour chicken. Add to drippings, add butter if more drippings are needed. Brown chicken, then sautee onion, garlic, tomatoes, parsely and red pepper, stirring constantly. Pour over chicken in a baking dish. Sprinkle with bacon chips and mushrooms. Bake until tender, about 2 hours at 350F. Garnish with more parsley.

Re: Betty Crocker Cookbook ?

lovesrecess — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 19:28:50 GMT

I have the one published 1971...no chicken marengo recipe

Re: Betty Crocker Cookbook ?

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Re: Betty Crocker Cookbook ?

BeccaLou — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 21:43:51 GMT

I will check my "Betty Crocker Cookbook " I have an old one from the 70's and one that i received for their Anniversary I believe it was for 50 years ago. for my christmas gift a few years ago.

Re: Betty Crocker Cookbook ?

catter70 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 21:48:00 GMT

I have a "Betty Crocker" new and revised from 1983 and it's not in there.