We’re firm believers in the adage, “Everything tastes better with bacon.” These ooey-gooey sticky buns are a prime example. They are the perfect weekend baking project, and will fill your house with the irresistible combination of cinnamon and bacon. These sticky buns combine a beautifully soft, springy dough with toasted pecans, maple caramel, and our famous…
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6 Recipes: Labor Day with a Side of Bacon
We’ve come to the conclusion that bacon is the secret ingredient to happiness. So as you send off summer this Labor Day, be sure to add a little bacon to the menu. Whatever you are serving – burgers and dogs, BBQ ribs, whole roasted pig – there’s room for bacon on the table. Here are…
5 Ways to Win at Grilling on Labor Day
If you’ve been grilling burgers, steaks and chops all summer, it’s time to shake things up. The end of summer is here, so send it off in style with a variation on the theme. Try one of our recipes, and save 15% OFF sitewide* at dartagnan.com when you shop for Labor Day. The summer of…
Pork Shoulder: A Week of Meals
There’s nothing more versatile than pork shoulder, cooked until fork tender and shredded. Bon Appétit tells us that even in summer it’s worth cranking up the stove, or plugging in the slow cooker, to make pork shoulder. Leave that hunk of pork to stew in its own juices, and come back to a week’s worth of meals….
Make Pork Shoulder for a Week of Meals
There’s nothing more versatile than pork shoulder, cooked until fork tender and shredded. Bon Appétit tells us that even in summer it’s worth cranking up the stove, or plugging in the slow cooker, to make a pork shoulder. Leave that hunk of pork to stew in its own juices, and come back to a week’s worth of meals.
What to Eat After the Solar Eclipse
Eclipse mania has passed, like the moon passing the sun. Life can return to normal. What are we left with? Eclipse glasses and hunger. It’s always a good time to eat. Nothing will compare to the sight of the sun obscured by the moon, but seeing these recipes on your plate might be a consolation…
Plums + Bacon + Squab = Yummy!
Spotted in the September issue of Bon Appetit, this vibrant radicchio, plum (and bacon!) salad reminds us of a recipe Marcus Samuelsson made with Ariane: Squab with Bacon-Wrapped Plums & Frisée (and romaine lettuce hearts cooked in bacon fat). We think squab would work well with the raddichio and plum salad, too. The colors would be gorgeous….
High Stakes: 5 Recipes for Meat on Skewers
Meat skewered on a stick and cooked over a fire is a constant across cultures. Probably the very earliest of cooking tools, a sharp stick makes it easy to control cooking time, and keeps your hands from the flames. The tradition has endured, and makes a convenient finger food for summer parties. In these 5…
Flat-Out Easy Summer Meals
Grilling may be the number one cooking method in summer, but there are times when you want something different. We like the ease of a crumbly or flaky crust piled with mushrooms, vegetables, and slivers of charcuterie such as bacon or jambon de Bayonne. Convenient to serve and easy to eat, flatbread is a fun way…
The Lamb Cut Your Cooking is Missing
The word “lamb” is most often paired with “chop” or “rack” – and we love those cuts, too. But there’s an oft-overlooked lamb cut that is easy and quick to cook, works equally well in a pan or on the grill. We’re talking about lamb tenderloin. This tender little morsel of lamb deserves careful treatment. It’s…
Try this Crispy Buttermilk Fried Rabbit Recipe
Are you a fan of fried chicken? Well, here’s new way to enjoy it: with rabbit. We have a few secrets for making the best fried rabbit ever – first, start with succulent rabbit leg confit, made with our simple recipe. The tender rabbit confit goes into spiced buttermilk and is then double-fried until double-crisp. Finish…
Our Secret to the Best Lobster Roll
The lobster roll is an iconic summer sandwich, but it invites debate. There are two kinds of lobster rolls, each with very staunch camps supporting them. The Maine style is served cold, with a light dressing of mayonnaise, and the Connecticut style is served warm with melted butter. Which one is your pick? Read on for more about this iconic sandwich – and make your own.
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