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You Might Be Missing Out On the Best Poultry Ever

Getting tired of chicken? Try something new in the poultry department: guinea hen! We think of guinea hen as the beginner’s game bird, though it’s not at all gamey tasting. The lean meat stands up nicely to strong herbs and spices, and the approachable guinea hen can be fried like chicken, braised with herbs and root vegetables, or roasted with butter or duck fat. Read on for more about what may be your new favorite bird.

12 Cookbooks You’ll Love to get Cozy with this Winter

Do you love to curl up with a good book about food? Bookworms with culinary inclinations have a great selection this winter. Warm your foodie heart with one of our 12 reading recommendations.

It’s Our Favorite Time of Year: Cassoulet Season is Here!

When cold weather hits we count the days to our first cassoulet of the season! This one-pot comfort food is simpler than it looks to prepare; it just takes time for all the flavors to mingle.

3 Easy Recipes to Make with Ground Venison Right Now

Have you tried our ground venison yet? Ideal for primal and paleo diets, lean venison meat is a delicious and healthy alternative to other ground meats – and gives you something different for burger night.

2020: The Year in Review

In many ways 2020 was the Year of the Chicken with grocery stores, butchers, restaurants and home cooks serving it often. Chicken was a clear quarantine winner – for lunch and dinner.

Our Top 10 New Products Introduced in 2020

We’ve had a busy year with dozens of new products added to our website. With so many more people discovering the joys of cooking at home this year, our website has grown to meet their needs. Of course, we love all the new products so it’s not easy to play favorites. Read on for the…

Your New Year’s Fête Needs these 2 Ingredients

No need for black-tie formality this year – you can enjoy truffles and caviar from the comfort of home on New Year’s Eve.

10 Easy Truffle Comfort Dishes to Make New Year’s Eve Special

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at home with comfort foods featuring truffles for a luxe touch. Crack open Champagne to pair with any of these 10 tasty recipes, from creamy white lasagna to truffle butter popcorn. It’s time to plan the ultimate cozy New Year’s Eve. Shop for your fresh black winter truffle at dartagnan.com.

5 Poultry Recipes that will Make Small Meals Special

Making a smaller meal this holiday season? Choose an alternative to a turkey at the center of the table and make duck, quail, chicken, or guinea hen. No matter how many people are gathered we have recipes to make the meal a memorable one – at the holidays or even a weeknight dinner.

Best Wishes for the Holidays

The Best Ham for Your Holiday Table

Ham is a holiday tradition that goes back centuries. Learn about the Berkshire ham options for your Christmas table.

You’ll Want to Make All 10 of these Holiday Sides

A holiday meal – whether on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day – needs multiple side dishes to enter the realm of a feast. Soups, gratins, root, and green vegetables, along with stuffing (or dressing) all get the savory D’Artagnan treatment in these feast-worthy recipes.

A Gift List for DIYers Who Love Food

Will 2020 go down as the year of DIY? So many people have learned new skills in the kitchen – from bread baking and fermenting to cocktail mixing – and perhaps most importantly, how to make dinner interesting every night. We’ve assembled a shortlist of gifts for those who are embracing the cook-at-home trend.