En Papillote literally means to cook "in parchment". It is a French term for something that the Italians call al Cartoccio. Cooking en papillote is a method in which you seal the food in a pouch and bake. The food essentially steams in the oven in its own juices. Even in Indonesia they use a similar cooking method, but the food is wrapped in banana or cassava leaves  not parchment paper. This cooking method is very easy and is a low fat method of cooking and the best part is that it is so easy to clean up. This method is perfect for cooking chicken, fish, vegetables and even fruits.Cooking en papillote has another added benefit and that is the element of surprise and excitement it brings to the table.Once the meal is cooked, each guest has his or her own , surprise packet to open at the table. I have yet to see a unhappy face as guests open their packets to watch the aromatic steam escapes.
I have used this  method before on a whole chicken and the result was extraordinary. This time however, I wanted to use whole chicken breasts and with chicken breasts there is always the fear of over cooking it, resulting in dry tasteless meat. Cooking "en papillote" is therefore ideal because the meat cooks in the steam created by the liquid that you've added, in this case white wine. 

I have created two recipes, using the same ingredients. The one being Chicken En Papillote with Potatoes, capers and olives. The other being Roasted Chicken with Potatoes, capers and olives. You chose the method that suites your needs.

Destin Menu

July 23, 2010 – The Wine Bar at Destin has updated the menu. Be sure to stop by for lunch or dinner and enjoy these great food items along with a glass of great wine at the lowest price around. Selections and prices subject to change at any time without notice.

Sandwiches

Served with mixed green side salad or kettle chips

The Parisian $10
Parisian ham, brie, tomato, mixed greens, French baguette, cranberry-walnut compote

The Key West Press $10
Chicken, bacon, tomato, fontina cheese, Cuban roll, key lime mayo

The Cuban Press $10
Roasted pork, ham, Jarlsberg cheese, pickles, Cuban roll, Dijon mustard

The Patrick Panini $10
Roasted chicken, prosciutto, Fontina cheese, tomato aioli

The Cordon Bleu Panini $10
Roasted Chicken, Parisian ham, Jarlsberg cheese, honey-Dijon mustard

The Ultimate Grilled Cheese $10
Cotswold, Prima Donna, Fontina cheese

Turkey Club $10
(also available as a soup & sandwich combo)
Smoked turkey, bacon, fontina cheese, Tomato, lettuce, toasted wheatberry bread, tomato aioli

Duck Breast Quesadillas $10
Shredded duck breast, caramelized onions, havarti cheese, orange marmalade aioli

Grouper Sandwich $10
(please allow for extended cook time)
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, French baguette, jalapeno-dill tarter

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Soup, Salad & Cheese

Soup of the Day Cup $5, Bowl $7

Roasted Corn & Crab Bisque Cup $5 Bowl $7
Pureed corn broth, cream, fresh crab

Chefs Salad $10
Crisp romaine, Parisian ham, smoked turkey, bacon, tomatoes, cucumbers,  hard boiled egg, Jarlsberg cheese

Chicken Salad $9
Grapes, dried cranberries, pecans, green onion served on mixed greens with tomato and cucumber can be served as a sandwich or a wrap

Mediterranean Smoked Tuna Salad $9
Smoked tuna, capers, green onion, sun-dried tomatoes served on mixed greens with tomato and cucumber can be served as a sandwich or a wrap.

Gourmet Cheese Tray
3 cheese $15    5 cheese $20
Three or five cheese selections recommended by our cheese shop with fruit & nuts served with rustic baguette  & dipping oil

Mediterranean Quiche $7
Mediterranean gouda, artichokes and tomato

Panhandle Crab Cakes $12
(please allow for extended cook time)
Loaded with crabmeat, mango salsa, mixed greens, side of remoulade.

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Small Plates

(Served 5pm til close)

Seared Ahi Tuna — Seaweed salad, wasabi cream sauce    $12

Crab Claws — Pesto cream sauce, French baguette    $12

Mediterranean Smoked Tuna Dip $8
Roasted red peppers, capers, sun-dried tomatoes

Caribbean Mussels — Steamed in a white wine cilanto-garlic sauce    $12

Jamaican Shrimp $12
With mango, avacado, red onion, and sweet potato-plantain puree

Seared Sea Scallops $12
With sweet potato-plaintain puree, red pepper coulis and sweet pickled vegetables

Ahi Tuna Ceviche $12
Fresh ginger, avacado, ponzu marinade and sweet pickled vegetables

Island Curry Crab Dip — Served warm with flat bread    $10

Bruchetta $8
Roasted tomatoes, procuitto and parmesan cheese served on toasted ciabata bread

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Dinner

(Served 5pm til close)

Cheese & Salads

Gourmet Cheese Plate 3 cheese, $15    5 cheese, $20
Three or five cheese selections recommended by our cheese shop with fruit & nuts served with rustic baguette and dipping oil

Antipasto Salad $12
Baby greens, prosciutto, salami, kalamata olives, tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil pesto

Arugula Salad $8
Applewood bacon, tomatoes, cucumber, spicy walnuts, shaved manchego cheese, lemon vinaigrette

Spinach Salad $8
Sugared almonds, mandarin oranges, green onion, red bell pepper, poppy seed dressing

The Wedge $8
Iceberg lettuce, bleu cheese, tomatoes, shaved red onion and bacon served with bleu cheese dressing

Panzanella Bread Salad $8
Bread crutons, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion tossed with a red wine vinaigrette

Rustic Baguette Half $3    Whole $6
Served with garlic and herb infused dipping oil

Entrees

Grouper Picatta $24
Grouper with lemon-caper sauce, sauteed spinach and angel hair pasta

Cuban Filet Mignon $24
8 oz. pan seared, with garlic-cilantro sauce, plantains, beans and rice

Jerk Chicken $20
Free range chicken breast grilled with jerk seasonings served with beans and rice and sweet pickled vegetables

Panhandle Crab Cakes $18
Pan seared,  served on a bed of baby greens, mango salsa, remoulade

Three Cheese Eggplant Lasagna $14
Eggplant, asiago, parmigiano-reggiano, mozzarella, marinara sauce fresh baked garlic bread

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For the Kids

Turkey Sandwich $7
Smoked turkey, fontina cheese, wheatberry bread. Side salad or chips

Chicken Tenders $7
Panko breaded chicken tenders, choice of sauce. Side Salad or chips

Cheese Quesadillas — Havarti cheese. Side salad or chips    $6

Noodles — Buttered or Marinara. Side salad or chips    $6

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