Create your own happy hour when entertaining at home this summer. Serving aperitifs allows your guests to unwind and mingle a bit before the meal. Consider it the party before the party. Traditionally aperitifs are refreshing, light beverages like Champagne or a cocktail with Lillet, Dubonnet, Campari, or perhaps St. Germain. You may serve small…
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This Easy Wild Boar Recipe Will Rock Your Grill
Looking for something new to grill? This simple 6-ingredient recipe will bring your grill game to the next level this summer. Our wild boar chops are tender and full of flavor when quickly grilled and simply seasoned. They’re a great way to shake up your summer routine. Once you introduce wild boar, the backyard will…
3 Irresistible Summer Salads that Are Complete Meals
Looking for simple summer meals that don’t heat up the house? Our three salad recipes are satisfying enough to be a meal and are great for serving at casual summer gatherings and family weeknight suppers. Featuring grilled steak, quail, and bacon (make it in cast iron on the grill), they are the epitome of the fresh…
Slow Cooker in Summer? Make this Easy Ragu Recipe While Relaxing at the Pool
Does your slow cooker gather dust all summer? Break it out this season and free up some of your time for other outdoor pursuits – like a glass of refreshing rosé on the patio. The slow cooker is great for summer cooking because it won’t heat up the whole house; just plug it in and…
The Taco Filling We’re Obsessed With Right Now
Have you tried pork collar? If not, here’s your chance to do it while eating the crème de la crème of pork: our exclusive milk-fed porcelet. Those who love pork are discovering the pleasures of porcelet, which is milk-fed piglet raised in the European tradition for astounding results. Our new cut of porcelet – the collar –…
5 Easy Summer Appetizers to Pair with Rosé
These simple summer appetizers require few ingredients and minimal effort to prepare, which makes them perfect for entertaining. But the point is that they all pair well with rosé – still, sparkling, dry, or off-dry. Choose your favorite bottle of the summer’s best beverage and drink it while snacking on one of these Instagram-worthy apps. Each of…
Your Best-Bet Picnic Foods That Are Not Sandwiches
Looking for ways to enjoy the lazy days of summer? Pack a picnic and find a park or a mountain view and eat a casual meal outdoors. Whether you are planning a picnic date for two or a larger family affair, we’ve got tasty inspirations to make your outing a success. Our picks are all perfect…
Bored with Beef? Meet 3 New Cuts to Shake Up Your Grill Routine
Just in time for grilling season, we are offering three new cuts of venison. What?! Venison on the grill? You bet. If you’re not grilling this lean red meat, you are definitely missing out. Our Cervena venison is perfect for the grill for several reasons (see below). So surprise everyone with something unexpected – and utterly…
What Are Sweetbreads and How Do You Cook Them?
What are sweetbreads? You could say they are the ultimate in offal. Sweetbreads are the thymus glands from veal calves and are a classic delicacy with velvety, fine-grained texture. Offal has always had a cult following in professional kitchens, and sweetbreads are highly prized by chefs for their mild flavor and tender, creamy texture. These days veal…
5 Father’s Day Gifts for the Man Who Grills Everything
Grillers gonna grill, and if there’s a dad in your life that rules the grates, there’s just one thing to give him on Father’s Day: something to put on the grill. But not just something – give him an extra-special cut of meat that will elevate his cooking game. That’s where D’Artagnan fits into your plans….
Take a Road Trip at Your Grill with Our 7 Regional Burger Recipes
Looking to try something different on the grill this summer? There’s nothing better than a fresh new take on the classic burger. You can travel the country without leaving the backyard with our burger recipes inspired by different regions of the U.S. Start your burger right with patties made from ground Angus or Wagyu beef, or…
DIY Tapas Party: Recipes & Tips for Your Best Summer Party
Are you looking for something fun to serve at your next gathering? Try tapas! Tapas are easy-to-prepare bar snacks or appetizers in the Spanish tradition that you can recreate at home. Small plates of savory finger foods and a few bottles of robust Spanish wine are pretty much foolproof ingredients for a successful party. Be casual, think…