It’s a simple enough idea. Take something good (Berkshire pork bacon) and make it even better (add sugar and spice). If you can resist gobbling it up right out of the oven, you’ll have a smoky, sweet treat to play with. Here is what you will need: Coat your bacon in the sugar and spice…
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Poutine or Disco Fries?
Poutine – that Canadian dish of exquisite perfection – is getting a lot of attention these days. This simple dish is nothing but french fries covered in a special gravy and topped with cheese curds. But, oh, what a winning combination! Food bloggers swoon over poutine and post photos all over the internet (go ahead,…
Conquering Cassoulet
In recent years cassoulet has really taken off, and we couldn’t be happier. It’s downright common to see cassoulet on menus and in magazines these days….in all manner of variations. There’s even a recently-published book of essays called “The Cassoulet Saved Our Marriage.” We don’t promise cassoulet miracles, but we can help to dispel your fears…
Braising Essentials
Braising is comfort cooking at its finest, and it’s surprisingly easy. And while you may be inclined to keep the dishes all to yourself, braising is a great option for entertaining. With most of the hands-on work completed before the dish even goes into the oven there is ample time to spend with guests, and…
Making Chicken Stock
“Indeed, stock is everything in cooking. Without it, nothing can be done.” –Escoffier Forget about the cans and boxes of watered-down, flavorless stock in stores. The best stock is made at home and the good news is: it’s not difficult to do. You will be amply rewarded with glorious, golden liquid that will boost the…
5 Ways to Cook a Burger
Our country is burger obsessed. According to Eric Schlosser’s book, Fast Food Nation, American’s eat about 13 billion hamburgers per year while spending over 130 billion dollars on fast food. While we don’t think the burger craze is going away anytime soon, you can take the “junk” out of your food by making more of…
Read Between the Buns!
Ah, burgers! One of our favorite subjects. In honor of our favorite summer meal, we thought we’d give you some of our favorite burger tips, tricks and recipes. Today we’re starting with the basics – perfecting the patty. No matter which type of meat you start with or how you dare to dress it up, at…
Happy National Fried Chicken Day!
Crispy, crunchy, juicy, tender! Fried chicken is American comfort food at its best. It’s also a hotly debated topic: pan-fried or deep-fried, flour dredge or cornmeal crust, buttermilk or brine, peanut oil or duck fat? Whichever method and ingredients you prefer, we can think of no better day to cook up a big batch than National Fried…
Planning a Backyard Garden Party
To some, the term “garden party” conjures images of a haughty affair – one where well-heeled, seersucker-clad guests meander through a topiary labyrinth or a gaggle of biddies nibble crustless sandwiches under a canopy of tea roses. Too stiff? Too stuffy? Not for you? Don’t give up on a garden party! It doesn’t have to…
What do I do with… Tasso Ham?
D’Artagnan Tasso Ham is lean, spicy cured meat that’s hand-crafted from the belly cut of humanely-raised natural pork. Our tasso ham is salt and sugar cured then seasoned with red pepper, garlic, herbs, spices and hardwood smoked for richly spiced, smoky flavor. A specialty of Cajun cuisine, tasso is typically used to season dishes like…
Super Bowl Snacks D’Artagnan Style!
When the titans of football clash in the final game of the season, our passions tend to run high. But there are some of us are more concerned with what we’ll eat during the game. (You know who you are!) For these hardcore food fans, we have some inspiration to class up the party without…
It’s National Bean Day!
We LOVE obscure food holidays. Surprisingly, there’s one for just about every day on the calendar. Our friends over at The Nibble put together a list and what do you know?! Today is National Bean Day – the perfect day to enjoy our versatile French Coco Tarbais Beans. The Coco Tarbais bean is one of the great exports of…
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