We’ve already discussed the pros and cons of turkey brining here. For those that want to go beyond the brine, there is the Bresse style of poaching a turkey. Ariane is a huge proponent of this style of cooking from Bresse, the capital of all things poultry in France. Why? Because poaching a turkey, chicken…
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Holiday Recipe: Roasted Capon with Cognac-Mushroom Sauce
What’s a capon? We call it the super chicken. A capon is a rooster that is gelded at a young age and raised until it’s between 7 and 12 pounds. Bigger than a hen, with a broad breast, the capon makes the perfect holiday bird (a great alternative to turkey at Thanksgiving). In fact, it’s…
To Stuff, Or Not To Stuff, Your Holiday Bird
A bone of contention, or at least discussion, at the holidays, is the stuffing of the turkey. Or is it dressing? There are 15,000,000 searches on Google for “stuffing or dressing,” and no end to the debate in sight. Regional language differences and family traditions dictate what you call this holiday dish. Bread stuffing cooked…
The Chicken Confit Pot Pie You’ll Be Making All Season
We have a new product – chicken leg confit – so we’ve been playing in the kitchen. Just like our popular duck leg confit, it’s fully-cooked, tender as can be, and perfect for a variety of recipes. Chicken confit cuts out the step of roasting a chicken and makes for succulent, flavorful filling in this recipe….
Make Savory Halloween Treats for Grownups
We’ve got recipes that combine the savory and the sweet for stupendous Halloween treats!
Dinner Plans: 5 Super-Easy Lamb Recipes
Try one of our super-easy recipes using lamb and make a memorable dinner. From braised osso buco to lamb meatballs, there’s something here to tempt every fan of lamb. Read on for 5 recipes that will make you love lamb.
Roast a Second Entrée this Thanksgiving
At Thanksgiving it’s all about the turkey … or is it? Some people don’t care to eat turkey, and others don’t have the oven space to roast the 28-pound turkey that the assembled crowd would require. Why not serve a smaller turkey alongside a slow-roasted pork shoulder? Or a roasted leg of lamb? Make it a special…
Cook Your Best With These Holiday Helpers
What every cook wants is a little help in the kitchen this time of year. The best we can offer are these holiday workhorses which will make every recipe better. This collection consists of pantry staples like truffle butter, fresh and dried mushrooms, demi-glace, duck fat, fully-cooked chestnuts, French olive oil, and more. Here are…
A Sous Vide Recipe: Ginger-Chili Duck Legs
Our friends at ChefSteps recently asked wild game expert David Draper for some recipes, and he delivered. Even the most enthusiastic duck hunters are often at a loss when it comes to ideas for cooking the bird’s legs. Enter ChefSteps guest contributor and wild game expert David Draper. His recommendation for tackling this fowl’s tough,…
5 Warming & Cozy Soup Recipes for Fall
We’ve been waiting for the autumn temperatures to drop and give us the sure sign that it’s soup season again. Are you ready to make soup? Find a new favorite soup this fall with our easy recipes.
Bored With Chicken? Try One of Our 7 Poussin Recipes
A quick lesson in poultry: a poussin (poo-SAHN) is simply a small, young chicken. Sometimes called spring chicken, though it’s available year-round, we use the French term because it is most familiar to chefs and butchers. And now to you. With a small size of 16-20 ounces, poussin makes the perfect portion for serving one…
Making History: Pheasant Under Glass 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…
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