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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Thanksgiving Cooking: Pan Gravy Secrets
Nothing is better for dressing a turkey than delicious, old-fashioned pan gravy. Some people think the whole meal is just an excuse to make gravy. Pan gravy derives its flavor and character from a rich stock, and the wonderful juices and dripping fats from the roasting bird that collect in the pan. Read on for an…
White Truffle Season is Here!
We have good news … and not-so-good news. White truffles are back! But this year the season is off to a rough start. Weather conditions have resulted in a poor harvest, so there are fewer truffles to satisfy the market. Many of the truffles are not even leaving Italy. The result, of course, is that any…
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…
How to Truss a Turkey
Trussing is a means of binding a bird before cooking, to hold the wings and legs close to the body. This gives the bird a compact shape, often enhancing the symmetry in the process; and making for more even cooking, a beautiful presentation, and simplified carving. Some recipes call for turning a bird during…
10 Tasty Turkey Alternatives for Thanksgiving Dinner
Are you looking for something different to serve other than traditional turkey? Friendsgiving celebrations are a good place to try a new main and we have ten delectable ideas that will make your gathering into a feast. Your thankful guests will delight in these alternatives, all of which are perfect for the center of your holiday meal.
4 Ways to Make Turkey Breast for Thanksgiving
What does everyone want more of at the Thanksgiving table? For most families, the answer is white meat. But a turkey only comes with so much of that. Enter the turkey breast. For large groups, it can serve as a supplement to the whole bird, and for small gatherings, the center of the meal. Try…
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….
Should You Brine Your Turkey?
When it comes to preparing Thanksgiving turkeys, there are two camps: the briners and the anti-briners. What is brining? At its most basic, brining is submerging meat in a solution of salt and water for many hours before cooking. The purpose is to enhance the meat’s ability to retain moisture and tenderness while seasoning it….
See D’Artagnan Chicken Confit in The NY Times
That’s right, our new product – chicken leg confit – has been recognized by Florence Fabricant in The New York Times as an astonishingly versatile option for weeknight cooking. Anywhere you want to use chicken, try chicken leg confit! We couldn’t agree more. Here are a few of our ideas for cooking with chicken confit.
Pre-Order Your Organic Turkey for Thanksgiving
By far the most popular choice at Thanksgiving, our USDA-certified organic turkeys are bursting with superb flavor, and roast up nice and crispy on the outside, with tender, meaty and moist center. The turkeys are raised free-range and fed a 100% organic, all vegetarian, non-GMO diet with no antibiotics or hormones. Treat yourself—and your family—to…
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