A rich yet simple dish: Chicken Marengo. June 1800. After winning battle of Marengo, norhtern Italy, Napoleon was hungry. His kitchen convoy had gotten destroyed during the battle, but his chef Dunard was very quick on his feet. He gathered some ingredients: a chicken and its eggs, some herbs, tomatoes, and a craw fish. This … Leggi tutto Chicken Marengo : Napoleon’s favorite.