Kaye says his mother rubs the chicken with olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs before roasting it on a bed of root vegetables tossed in sweet wine. The story: "The heady richness of the stew, the combination of flavors and the addition of meat combined with the dried fruits, fresh carrots and honey makes this traditional holiday dish unforgettable," says Kirsch, who grew up in Brooklyn and New Rochelle and now lives in Pound Ridge.