You may think of D’Artagnan as the home of all things French, but we are truly American; born in the United States of a French mother, Ariane Daguin. For over 30 years, we have been based in the greater New York area with its multitudes of cuisines, carried with other immigrants to these shores. 1….
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Ariane’s Oscar Party Recipes
Are you having an Academy Awards viewing party? Ariane’s easy recipes for finger foods will bring a swanky element to your gathering. Even if you’re going to enjoy the big show in your pajamas at home, you can enjoy these simple snacks. Tiara and black tie optional.
Duck Confit & Porcini Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
Shepherd’s pie is one of the great comfort foods. This simple and satisfying dish is usually made with ground beef or lamb, but in our version the meat of choice is duck confit. Tender and rich, the duck meat pairs well with the creamy potato topping. This recipe will soon become a favorite. Known in…
Valentine’s Day Menu Made Simple
Make a date to cook dinner at home on Valentine’s Day. Cooking together is a creative and collaborative way to spend an evening, and you get a meal at the end. Or maybe you are cooking to impress a date? Don’t get too ambitious; work within your skill level so there are no surprises. Here…
Fall in Love: 6 Valentine’s Day Brunch Recipes
With Valentine’s Day on a Tuesday this year, we expect the restaurants will be fully booked for dinner. But if you are the sort of romantic that likes to put your own spin on things, make a special brunch on the Sunday before Valentine’s Day. This will give you the chance to impress in the kitchen,…
Savory & Sweet: Foie Gras Crème Brûlée Recipe
Crème brûlée means “burnt cream,” and is one of the all-time-great desserts. The first recorded recipe for this custard with a burnt caramel crust is in François Massialot’s 1691 cookbook Cuisinier royal et bourgeois. Last seen as crême à l’Angloise in 1740, the recipe more or less vanished from French cuisine until the 1980s. How anything so…
Top Game Day Foods by State
All across the country people are planning what to eat for the Super Bowl…. and Google Trends just released the top-searched foods in every state leading up to the big game. Scroll down to see what people in your state are planning to eat on Sunday. We were surprised by a few (CA and CT:…
Meaty Treats for Your Sweetheart
Anyone can buy a box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day. Express your feelings – and show off your skills – with something homemade for your sweetheart. And if that certain someone is a committed carnivore, these treats with a little meat will be most welcome. Our top five recipes for tasty comestibles lean heavily on…
Rediscover a Culinary Classic: What is Tournedos Rossini?
The classics sometimes get a bad name, associated with stuffy old restaurants that are no longer stylish, or even in existence. But there are reasons that these recipes became classics. In this series, we will share some of those stories, and our versions of the recipes so that you can rediscover these dishes at home….
5 Recipes for Great Game Day Grub
For us, half the fun of the season’s final game is in the food. We’ll cheer for sticky ribs, spicy wings (with truffle butter!), and fragrant chili. So whichever team you root for (or none at all), tackle one of our hall-of-fame recipes on game day and enjoy the taste of victory. Shop our Game…
Classic Dish: Coq au Vin
The classics sometimes get a bad name, associated with stuffy old restaurants that are no longer stylish, or even in existence. But there are reasons that these recipes became classics. In this series we will share some of those stories, and our versions of the recipes so that you can rediscover these dishes at home….
Rediscover a Culinary Classic: What is Coq au Vin?
The classics sometimes get a bad name, associated with stuffy old restaurants that are no longer stylish, or even in existence. But there are good reasons that these recipes became classics. In this post, we will share the story of the ultimate one-pot comfort food dish: coq au vin. You will also get some recipes…
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