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A Day for Celebration: National Fried Chicken Day

July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day! It’s the day to eat some delicious fried chicken – homemade or from the restaurant of your choice. Let’s take a closer look at this national treasure. Who made the first fried chicken? Smithsonian Magazine tells us that the first published recipe for fried chicken can be found…

The Most Influential Cookbook Author You’ve Never Heard Of

Julia Child considered her “one of the few food writers whose recipes I trust.” Craig Claiborne called her “one of the finest and most influential food writers in this country…one of the leading lights in contemporary gastronomy.” She has published 8 cookbooks, all painstakingly researched, meticulously written, and known for being absolutely authentic. From France…

Are You Grilling This Meat?

Duck may not be the first thing you think of grilling. But you could be missing out on something special. Start the season strong with an unusual choice, and surprise your foodie friends. Recently spotted on Instagram, these whole ducks got the works over charcoal and wood…. and they are inspiring. The use of charcoal…

Favorite American Recipes: Food for the Fourth

Some people see D’Artagnan as French to the bone, but in fact, we are American. Our founder and owner, Ariane Daguin came to the United States determined to forge a new life for herself. So D’Artagnan is a hybrid: uniquely American, but with a French accent. In 2 weeks we will be celebrating Bastille Day,…

Recipes for Your Farmers Market Bounty

We love farmers market season. At D’Artagnan we work with small farms and ranches to source our products, so we know how hard farmers work, and we like to show our appreciation. When you shop a the local farmers market, you often meet the people that grow your food. Building relationships with your farmers is valuable…

Congratulations to Our Giveaway Winner!

The biggest giveaway we’ve done to date has ended. Congrats to Christan Darby of South Carolina, who was the lucky winner of the Big Green Egg Prize Package – valued at $1140 and consisting of: a Large Big Green Egg, Nest, ConvEGGtor®, 10 lb bag of lump Charcoal, Charcoal Starters, Ash Tool, Grill Gripper and the Big…

Make This Now: Peruvian-Style Roast Chicken with Aji Verde Sauce Recipe

Anyone who has enjoyed a meal at a Peruvian restaurant seems to leave with a deep craving for a particular green dipping sauce. Served alongside chicken, fried plantains, or fish, the sauce seems to go with everything. The mystery surrounding this seemingly simple sauce has inspired many blog posts and questions on chat groups, as…

Best 2-Ingredient Recipe: Easy Garlic Confit

Whip up a batch of this garlic confit to keep in the refrigerator and add to just about anything. Ariane loves this trick, and would tell you it’s one of her little secrets in the kitchen. The super simple, 2-ingredient recipe provides soft, fragrant cloves of garlic, perfect for potatoes, bread, pasta, or pizza. After a […]

Cooking with Lamb Merguez

The enticing lamb merguez sausage comes from North Africa, where it’s the sausage of choice among the Bedouin and the larger population of that region. Because of the Islamic prohibition on eating pork, the sausage selection is a little light in the Middle East. But the contribution of lamb merguez sausage to culinary history is a…

People Are Talking: Berkshire Pork Chops

Heritage breeds like our Berkshire hogs are being recognized anew for their unique qualities. The pork from these old world pigs is revered by chefs for its extraordinary marbling and distinctive, rich taste. And now it can be your go-to pork, from pork loin to pork shoulder, and of course, pork chops. Here are the…

Tastiest French Dip Sandwich Recipe

The French dip sandwich was not created in France, but rather, America in the early 20th century. Consisting of roast beef on a baguette, it is topped with onions and served with jus. We turned our love of the classic French dip sandwich into a juicy Angus burger with homemade jus, balsamic onions, and melty…

Get Extra-Crispy Skin on Your Roast Chicken

Chicken is most often what’s for dinner. Are you cooking chicken breasts and getting bored? It’s time to roast a whole chicken instead. Containing both succulent dark meat and lean white meat, a classic roast chicken makes an excellent dinner that appeals to the all tastes.While some desire a flavorful leg and others prefer a…