Roasting a goose may be daunting, but if your goose is well cooked, it has succulent, tender, dark meat that is rich tasting, and free of fat. A fine roasted goose can be a feast for king and peasant alike, according to the French writer Honoré de Balzac. It certainly is a classic choice for Christmas dinner. Roasting…
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Choose Heritage Ham for Christmas + Recipes
Serve a gorgeous, gleaming Christmas ham this year. The best thing about ham is the effortless preparation. Fully-cooked, this ham only needs a glaze and a turn in the oven, while the cook focuses on other dishes. We take our ham seriously, and it shows in the heritage-breed pork we select, renowned for great…
Try Our Black Truffle Butter Short Crust Pastry Recipe
Here’s an easy recipe for black truffle butter shortcrust, perfect for your favorite savory tarts and quiches. We created it for this mushroom quiche but the crust would work with so many savory fillings … like leeks and bacon. If you try new fillings that work well, be sure to share the results with us. Ingredients 1½ cups all-purpose flour (188…
8 of Our Favorite French Comfort Food Recipes
With all the duck fat, cheese, cream, butter, and bread, French cuisine is a treasure trove of comfort food recipes. Thick sauces, satisfying stews, and long braises, not to mention potatoes, all have a place in the comfort food hall of fame. Read on for eight comforting classics that are easy to master and perfect for winter cooking projects.
Make this Petite Crown Roast of Pork for the Holidays
When you special order a pork crown roast from your butcher, they’re often just 2 racks put together, making them impractical for a smaller gathering. Here’s straightforward instruction for a small crown roast made with our 10-rib rack which serves about 6 people. Berkshire pork is so juicy and flavorful, you need very little seasoning…
Cooking the Classics: Short Rib Beef Bourguignon
As part of our culinary classics recipe series, we made a little adaptation to beef Bourguignon. Hey, the rules are there to be understood, and then broken. Why use beef stew meat when you can use beef short ribs? So satisfying on a chilly day, beef Bourguignon is super easy to make and well worth…
Have You Cooked this Classic? Try Our Short Rib Beef Bourguignon Recipe
As part of our culinary classics recipe series, we made a little adaptation to beef Bourguignon. Hey, the rules are there to be understood, and then broken. Why use beef stew meat when you can use beef short ribs? So satisfying on a chilly day, beef Bourguignon is super easy to make and well worth…
Making History: Grouse with a Foie Gras and Madeira Sauce & Blackberry Compote Recipe
Blogger Deana Sidney of Lost Past Remembered is dedicated to discovering, replicating and adapting historic recipes. She’s also a big fan of game meats and creates elaborate dishes with game birds, which she always insists are easier than they look. With wild Scottish game birds finally in season, it’s a fitting time to share some of her…
Thanksgiving Recipe: Black Truffle Parker House Rolls
Soft, squishy, golden yeast rolls are a Thanksgiving favorite but when our Black Truffle Butter is baked right into the dough, they’re downright irresistible. We recommend having a log of truffle butter in the freezer at all times, precisely for occasions like these. Put the rest of the ingredients on your last-minute shopping list and…
Making Thanksgiving Dinner for a Small Party
Hosting a smaller group for Thanksgiving? You may not want to roast a whole turkey, but rather a turkey breast. Or perhaps make a special occasion roast like this Crackling Roast Porcelet Rack with Fennel & Apples. Here are a few holiday-appropriate recipes that will serve 4 to 6 people. Start with the main dish decision, and then…
5 Fantastic Fall Recipes with Apple Cider
Not just good for drinking, apple cider is also great for braising and making sauces. We’ve got a few recipes here to get you started. So raise a glass of the cider of your choice, be it hard or soft, hot, cold, or mixed in a cocktail, and toast autumn with us.
Think Outside the Bird: Stuffing & Dressing Recipes
There are a few things on a Thanksgiving menu that are non-negotiables, and stuffing is one of them. Whether you are serving turkey, goose or capon there’s always room for stuffing. Even with a turkey alternative like wild boar, venison, or pork, a side dish of the good stuff is a welcome part of the…
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