Title: Lapin a la Moutarde (Rabbit with Mustard)+
Categories: Game Ethnic
Yield: 4 Servings

1	lg	Rabbit, about 4 lbs, cut into serving pieces
1/2	c	Dijon mustard
		Salt
		Freshly ground black pepper
2	tb	Unsalted butter
1	sm	Onion, finely chopped
1/2	c	Dry white wine
1		Bouquet garni
1/3	c	Creme fraiche
2	tb	Chopped fresh parsley

Spread the pieces of rabbit with the mustard.

Heat large skillet with the butter in it over medium high heat. Brown the rabbit, turning often until the pieces are quite brown, about 15 minutes. Remove to platter.

Pour wine into skillet and scrape up the brown bits. Reduce heat to medium and place the rabbit back in the skillet. Add the bouquet garni. Cover and simmer till the rabbit is tender, about 35 to 40 minutes.

Remove from heat and add creme fraiche and parsley.

Adapted from Saveur Magazine, March/April 95 Mary Riemerman

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