Ingredient notes: Chicken stock may be used in stead on dry white wine. Seafood should consist of shrimp, scallops, lobster, crab, or a combination. The seafood should be fresh, although defrosted is acceptable.

1. Melt butter in a lare saucepan or Dutch oven. Add bacon. Cook until crisp. Remove and reserve bacon bits. Add onion to pan. Cook until tender. Sprinkle with flour and cook gently 3-4 minutes. 2. Whisk in wine or chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Add potatoes, thyme, tarragon, salt, pepper and tomato paste. Cook 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.

3. While potatoes are cooking, cut seafood selection into 3/4-inch chunks. Add seafood and cream to the pot when potatoes are tender. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5-8 minutes or until seafood is cooked through. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. 4.

Serve sprinkled with parsley and reserved bacon bits.