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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Meatballs

Meatballs are probably one of the most widely eaten and adored foods in the world. Easy to make, affordable and ubiquitous, meatballs are a classic Italian food. Or are they? We collected a few fun facts about meatballs for you. And if thinking about meatballs makes you crave them (we could use a bowl right…

The Best Lamb Chop Recipe for Spice Lovers

Some like it hot, and they will be very happy with this lamb chop recipe. A flavorful spice rub and a generous drizzle of spicy harissa make these juicy lamb chops irresistible. This quick and easy recipe starts with a whole rack of lamb, pan-seared and then oven-roasted. We used a rack cut from our exclusive Salt…

5 Ways to Cook Filet Mignon Steak That Are Secretly Easy

You can make an impressive meal in minutes with Wagyu filet mignon and one of our easy recipes. The perfect steak for entertaining – or any special meal – this Wagyu filet is melt-in-your-mouth tender. There’s no need to marinate or heavily season a steak of this caliber. Keep it simple; the pleasure of this cut is in the exquisite…

The 20-Minute Chicken Dish You’ve Probably Never Made

Odds are you’ve never made rillettes. This meaty spread is a French favorite, often made from pork, duck, or rabbit, and it couldn’t be simpler to whip up at home. The tasty spread can be enjoyed with bread or crackers and is often found on charcuterie boards. This recipe for creamy chicken rillettes is made with our fully-cooked…

We’ve Been Waiting All Year to Make this Recipe

It might not look like much, but this is the most satisfying – and simplest – way to enjoy morel mushrooms. Traditionally morels and cream go together With their distinctive shape and honeycombed caps, morels are one of the most recognizable of the wild edibles, and the most flavorful. Because they are utterly delicious, hard to…

Employee Spotlight: Meet 2 Staffers Celebrating 25 Years at D’Artagnan

Recently we celebrated two D’Artagnan employees who have each worked with the company for 25 years. Ariane Daguin, owner and CEO, and Andy Wertheim, President of D’Artagnan, held an office party to thank them for their years of service (and give them both large TVs!). It’s not every company that has employees with that kind of longevity,…

Our Best-Kept Secret for Eating Foie Gras

Pssst … we’re going to let you in on a kitchen secret. When you want foie gras but don’t need perfect, symmetrical slices, our foie gras cubes are the solution. Read on for some easy ways to use these delightful foie gras cubes, and stock your freezer today. You’ll thank us later.

Beyond Breakfast: 5 Easy Egg Recipes You Can Eat for Dinner

Not just for breakfast, eggs are quick and convenient for both weeknight suppers and late-night meals. Versatile and nutritious, eggs are neutral enough to be paired with many foods and flavors. It’s easy to hard boil or scramble eggs (with a knob of melted black truffle butter) for an almost instant meal, but our recipes…

Meet the New Steak You’ll Be Grilling All Summer

Hello, Beautiful … Our Wagyu filet mignon is the steak of the season. At 6 ounces it’s just the right size for an entree, and so tender you can cut it with a fork. Great on the grill or in a pan, filet mignon cooks up fast and makes a big impression. This gorgeous steak will elevate the entire meal,…

Dinner & a Movie: Your Top 7 Food Films Paired with Recipes

We heard you. When we shared our favorite food films there were lots of comments and posts on social media about the ones we missed. The list had to stop somewhere and 14 seemed like the place to do it. But we’ve added some of your picks to round out the list with 7 more binge-worthy films…

Easy Everyday Cooking: Go Around the World with 5 Charcuterie Recipes

Are you cooking with charcuterie? Most likely you use smoked, cured and cooked meats in recipes without much thought. Consider a simple ham-and-cheese sandwich, pizza with sausage, bacon and eggs, melon wrapped in prosciutto – all examples of charcuterie in our daily lives. Charcuterie is a favorite around the world, and below we share 5…

Your Weekend Cooking Plan: 7 Recipes for the Week

Are you too busy to make dinner at home on weeknights? If a full schedule has you calling for take-out a little too often, consider cooking on weekends and planning for leftovers. With these 7 simple recipes you can enjoy a great meal on day one, and then several lunches or dinners in the days…