### How to Make *Dinner in Paris*
1. **Sear the Protein**
Season and pan-sear your chicken (or mushrooms) in a bit of olive oil and butter until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. **Make the Sauce**
In the same pan, add a bit more butter and sauté finely chopped shallots and garlic until fragrant. Deglaze with white wine, then stir in Dijon mustard, a splash of cream, and fresh thyme.
3. **Simmer & Serve**
Return the chicken to the pan, let everything simmer together for a few minutes so the flavors marry, then finish with chopped parsley and cracked black pepper.
4. **Plate It Beautifully**
Spoon the sauce generously over the protein, and serve with a side that can soak up that dreamy French-inspired sauce.
### Why You’ll Love It
* **Romantic and flavorful**: It tastes like something you’d order in a Parisian bistro.
* **Quick and impressive**: Done in under 40 minutes, but feels gourmet.
* **Customizable**: Works with chicken, fish, mushrooms, or even tofu.
* **Perfect for pairing**: A glass of chilled white wine takes it to the next level.
### A Final Note from the Chef
Sometimes, the best kind of travel happens at the dinner table. This dish is my love letter to Paris — the flavors, the atmosphere, the feeling of taking a slow bite of something beautiful. So light a candle, put on some Edith Piaf, and enjoy your own little **Dinner in Paris**.
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