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You Might Be Missing Out On the Best Poultry Ever

Getting tired of chicken? Try something new in the poultry department: guinea hen! We think of guinea hen as the beginner’s game bird, though it’s not at all gamey tasting. The lean meat stands up nicely to strong herbs and spices, and the approachable guinea hen can be fried like chicken, braised with herbs and root vegetables, or roasted with butter or duck fat. Read on for more about what may be your new favorite bird.

Three Shanks You Should be Cooking for Dinner

Are you missing out on the pleasure of eating shanks? Similar to osso buco, the shank is a prized cut that comes from the leg. Humble and hardworking, this is a lean cut with connective tissue, which makes it tough. But when slowly cooked for hours, that all renders into a flavorful and gelatinous sauce,…

Presidential Palates: What did Past POTUS Like to Eat?

Happy Presidents Day! We’ve done extensive internet research on presidential preferences in food. As a result, we now have a game plan in case any of our presidents come over for dinner. Read on for some fun insights into the favorite foods of our presidents – along with some recipes.

Get Inspired to Make a Fantastic Valentine’s Day Dinner

Plan a home-cooked Valentine’s Day dinner with our recipes, new products and inspirations.

Get Your Cooking Thrills with Wild Boar in the Kitchen

What’s up with wild boar? This incredibly tasty meat brings something exciting and new to the kitchen.

These Recipes Offer 6 Good Reasons to Eat More Rabbit

Lean, nutritious, and climate-friendly, rabbit is perhaps the most sustainable meat there is. The big question: why don’t Americans eat more rabbit?

12 Cookbooks You’ll Love to get Cozy with this Winter

Do you love to curl up with a good book about food? Bookworms with culinary inclinations have a great selection this winter. Warm your foodie heart with one of our 12 reading recommendations.

It’s Our Favorite Time of Year: Cassoulet Season is Here!

When cold weather hits we count the days to our first cassoulet of the season! This one-pot comfort food is simpler than it looks to prepare; it just takes time for all the flavors to mingle.

3 Easy Recipes to Make with Ground Venison Right Now

Have you tried our ground venison yet? Ideal for primal and paleo diets, lean venison meat is a delicious and healthy alternative to other ground meats – and gives you something different for burger night.

2020: The Year in Review

In many ways 2020 was the Year of the Chicken with grocery stores, butchers, restaurants and home cooks serving it often. Chicken was a clear quarantine winner – for lunch and dinner.

Our Top 10 New Products Introduced in 2020

We’ve had a busy year with dozens of new products added to our website. With so many more people discovering the joys of cooking at home this year, our website has grown to meet their needs. Of course, we love all the new products so it’s not easy to play favorites. Read on for the…

Your New Year’s Fête Needs these 2 Ingredients

No need for black-tie formality this year – you can enjoy truffles and caviar from the comfort of home on New Year’s Eve.

10 Easy Truffle Comfort Dishes to Make New Year’s Eve Special

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at home with comfort foods featuring truffles for a luxe touch. Crack open Champagne to pair with any of these 10 tasty recipes, from creamy white lasagna to truffle butter popcorn. It’s time to plan the ultimate cozy New Year’s Eve. Shop for your fresh black winter truffle at dartagnan.com.