Roasting the Thanksgiving turkey is a subject of much discussion and trepidation. Perhaps because most people are accustomed to poultry coming in convenient pieces, there is a bit of uncertainty about roasting a large, whole bird. Then there is the added pressure of entertaining; all eyes are on the cook at Thanksgiving. Here are six recipes…
Category: Cooking
Make a Pheasant Feast
Since ancient times pheasant has held an honored place at the table. When was the last time you had pheasant on your table? Consider it for a smaller Thanksgiving feast; one pheasant serves two people. We offer our farm-raised domestic pheasants year-round, but if it’s game season then try our Wild Scottish Pheasant coming in from…
Easy Roast Duck Recipe
Don’t be intimidated by a roasting a whole duck; it’s easier than you think. If you can roast a chicken, then you can roast a duck. This simple technique involves seasoning with only salt and pepper, and allows the naturally rich flavor of our Rohan™ duck to shine. But feel free to add your own…
7 Stellar Thanksgiving Sides
It’s that time of year again, when you trot out the tried-and-true recipes for Thanksgiving dinner. Is there an adventurous part of you that wants to shake things up and try something new? It can be tricky at Thanksgiving, because someone is going to want Grandma’s stuffing or those familiar mushy Brussels sprouts. Here are…
Stuffing vs. Dressing
Whether a stuffing is a dressing, or vice versa, is as much about semantics as whether it is cooked inside or outside the bird. Some people will tell you that it’s called stuffing when cooked inside the bird, and dressing when cooked separately. And in the south, they call both versions dressing. They are really…
What the Turducken?!
Having a hard time choosing a holiday bird? Love turkey? Also love chicken? How about duck? If you love these birds as much as we do, why not have all three at once? That’s right, we’re talking about turducken, that gorgeous Cajun concoction made from a stuffed, deboned chicken inside a stuffed, deboned duck inside…
Seriously: Try this Kale Recipe
Kale. The four letter word that launched a thousand juice bars. When we eat kale, we like it cooked, thank you very much. Preferably with animal fat such as bacon or duck fat. Hard to believe, but kale is not the best leafy green to eat raw. It has goitrogens which can inhibit thyroid function,…
Great Steak News!
Because D’Artagnan has so many chefs as clients, our offerings tend toward whole primal cuts or case counts. But what works in the professional kitchen does not always translate to the home kitchen. After all, how many of us have walk-in refrigerators at home? And how many want one? It’s OK to raise your hand… For the rest…
People Are Sharing …
… their love for duck fat potatoes. And we don’t blame them. This week the most shared recipe on our website is a simple but good one: Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes. Have you tried them yet? What’s stopping you? Duck fat is one of those little secrets in the kitchen. Some say it’s better than butter, or even bacon….
Choosing Your Thanksgiving Turkey
There are a lot of birds available for your Thanksgiving dinner. Which one is right for you? Read on to learn about the holiday birds we offer at D’Artagnan. Or watch our video and let Ariane explain the differences between them. Because we work with small farms, we only get a certain number of birds every…
Big News: White Truffles Are Here!
Known as the white Alba truffle, Tuber magnatum pico is famous for its distinct aroma and intense, earthy flavor. This gem of nature is meticulously hand-collected in Italy’s Piedmont region and flown to D’Artagnan directly … and our first shipments of the season have begun to arrive! White truffles are usually available from October to…
The Early Bird …
… gets the best selection. Our turkey pre-ordering is now available, so it’s time to sit down, plan your Thanksgiving feast and order the right bird for your needs. Haven’t you always wanted to be the kind of holiday host that keeps cool and has everything well organized? It starts right here, with advanced planning….
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