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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.

Watch Chef Douglass Williams Make the Perfect Turkey Breast

This year many people are planning smaller gatherings for Thanksgiving and looking for options for the main dish. Big thanks to Douglass Williams chef/owner of Mida in Boston for sharing his easy method for cooking a turkey breast – with truffle butter and duck fat (our favorite secret ingredients)! Watch his video below and bring…

Here Are 7 Great Turkey-Free Alternatives for Thanksgiving Dinner

It’s OK to plan a Thanksgiving meal without a turkey. With smaller gatherings this year, many are looking for tasty alternatives.

8 Ways to Make a Smaller Thanksgiving Special this Year

Are you hosting a smaller Thanksgiving meal? We have plenty of festive options for the center of the table.

Learn Two of the Best Ways to Cook Rack of Lamb

Rack of lamb makes a great meal – whether on the grill or in the oven. Here, we share 2 videos of fans cooking our lamb both ways.

How to Cook Bison Meat, With a Side of History

Eat more bison! This amazing animal is native the U.S. and offers richly flavored lean red meat that can take the place of beef in many recipes.

Make Your Biggest and Best Burgers Ever

We’ve got a new burger that’s extra thick and designed to fill the bun. It’s your burger dream come true.

5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Squab

Are you a fan of squab? Not even sure what it is? Read on to learn more about this tasty little bird.

Talking Tasty Traditions with Ariane on Heritage Radio

Listen to Ariane Daguin on Heritage Radio and learn all about the cuisine of Gascony, her region of France.

These 7 Epic Photos from Instagram Will Make You Crave a Sandwich

We love looking at food. If you’re like us and want to see beautiful plates created by chefs, Instagram is the place to be. Read on for some highlights of what people are posting – using D’Artagnan products, of course – to whet your appetite. Join us on Instagram for a view into the many professional…

5 Quick and Easy Comfort Food Meals for Fall

What’s for dinner? As days grow shorter and evenings get cooler we turn to comfort foods and meals that can be cooked easily. These 5 recipes showcase a variety of proteins and come together fast on a weeknight.

Are You Eating the Best Chicken?

Chicken is the world’s favorite bird. Popular on tables around the globe – roasted, fried, poached, or barbecued – chicken is a staple of our diets. Here at D’Artagnan we have made a mission of providing you with the very best chicken. Read on for a chicken primer.

Serrano Ham May be Your New Best Friend in the Kitchen

Have you experienced the pleasures of Serrano ham? In Spain, this ham is a part of life, served in bars, restaurants and found in virtually every home. Now you can bring it into your everyday eating routine with our pack of sliced ham. Read on for more info about this culinary classic that’s so easy to love.