What Can You Do for National Make Lunch Count Day?

Are you continuing the habit of sad office desk lunches while working at home? Well, today is the time to acknowledge National Make Lunch Count Day. Make a little extra time, take a conscious lunch break and prepare something special. Or donate to an organization that is feeding front line medical workers so they can eat lunch. See below for lunch ideas and links to organizations that need your help.

Recipes You Need to Make if You Love Lamb

Spring is the time for lamb – though it’s a year-round favorite. Serve it for Easter dinner, your Passover seder, or just because you love lamb. We’ve got all the cuts of lamb you need – and the recipes – to make any meal a tasty one. Shop dartagnan.com for lamb and so much more. 

How to Make Your Passover Meal a Tasty One

This year the question “why is this night different than all other nights” will have a certain poignancy. A Passover seder is meant to be a joyful meal with extended family and friends, but many will observe the holiday in isolation instead. Some will seek digital connection, with laptops and phones on the table to bring everyone together. However you observe the holiday, we have what you need to make a memorable meal. 

When You Make Short Ribs You’ll Have an Easy Week of Meals

There’s nothing like short ribs when you want comfort food. We’ve got several options – Angus bone-in short ribs, boneless short ribs, or buttery Wagyu short ribs, along with recipes for enjoying these beefy ribs. Make a large batch on a Sunday and enjoy a week of meals.

How to Roast a Chicken & Eat All the Leftovers

Roasting a whole chicken might seem daunting, but it is actually quite simple. This is a basic kitchen skill that everyone should have. Not only is it a wonderful kitchen project, but a roasted chicken can feed a family and fill your house with delicious aromas. Read on for the perfect chicken recipe and ideas for eating any leftovers.

If You Like Bacon, You’ll Love this Thick-Cut Bacon

Have you ever looked at bacon and thought “this could be thicker”? We know the feeling. Our new, thick-cut applewood smoked bacon is made with heritage breed pork and comes in a generous pack of 2.5 lbs. Now that’s how you do bacon. Read on for details about this epic bacon.

7 Easy Pasta Recipes to get Dinner on the Table Fast

When you’re stuck at home with a supply of pasta it’s easy to make a speedy dinner with a few add-ons. Bacon, pancetta, mushrooms, cheese, slow-cooked veal – or what you’ve got in the freezer – can transform pasta into a comforting meal. Check dartagnan.com for the proteins you need, and read on for 7 tasty recipes that anyone can make at home.

12 Chicken Recipes So Good You’ll Want to Make Them All

Cooking at home is one of the most comforting activities. In stressful times, we encourage you to enjoy the soothing rituals of the kitchen. The happy results can be a roasted chicken, pot pie, Buffalo drumsticks, tender braised chicken thighs – whichever recipe you choose, a home-cooked meal will make your day. 

What to Cook When You’re Staying In: 10 Comforting Recipes

Many of us are staying in and cooking at home these days. If you’re stocking the pantry and freezer and practicing “social distancing” this is the perfect time to batch cook. There’s something soothing and cozy about cooking at home – so enjoy it! Read on for 10 comfort food recipes that are just right for big family dinners or meal prepping.

Get Inspired by 3 Chefs Dishing On Women in the Kitchen 

Traditionally seen as a boys club, the professional kitchen has been undergoing some changes in recent years. When Ariane founded D’Artagnan in 1985 there was one female chef among her New York customers, but today there are many women leading kitchens across the country. In honor of Women’s History Month, we spoke to three of our clients who have smashed the stainless steel ceiling and become executive chefs. Meet these extraordinary chefs in the post below.

7 Charcuterie Recipes to Make Right Now

We love eating charcuterie and find reasons to cook with it often. Charcuterie describes a very practical process – preserving all the parts of an animal – and a category of edible delights. Fully cooked, cured or smoked meat, charcuterie is easy fast food, but also a useful ingredient in recipes. Read on for 7 tasty recipes that showcase charcuterie. 

Did You Know D’Artagnan is a Woman-Owned Business?

Did you know that D’Artagnan is a woman-owned business? Ariane Daguin founded the company in 1985, as a 20-something who dropped out of college to follow her dream of providing quality foods from small farms to restaurants, retailers and home cooks across the nation. Today, she oversees a company of 280 employees with offices and warehouses in five states.