The word Roulade originates from the French word “rouler” meaning “to roll.” In tribute to Bastille Day (commemorating the storming of the city’s fortress-prison), this Walnut Stuffed Chicken Roulade recipe from Martha Stewart’s “Whole Living” became my French lesson du jour. Sauteed shallots, garlic, shiitake mushrooms, fresh thyme from our garden, and walnuts filled the butterflied, pounded chicken breasts. Although the recipe also called for spinach, I chose to substitute basil and serve the spinach as the bed for the chicken. Once rolled up and strung with kitchen twine, bread crumbs and ground walnuts coated the roulades. Trader Joes’s whole wheat couscous with mini heirloom tomatoes was just the simple side needed after all that work. And voilá, French vanilla ice cream dotted with luscious blueberries and strawberries concluded our fête!
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