vibrant bluefoot mushrooms, like otherworldly delights There are hundreds of products that come in and out of D’Artagnan that the general public never gets the chance to see. Our catalogue of chef-only items is expansive and runs the gamut, from specialty game like ostrich and goat to large primal cuts of beef, exotic eggs and…
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D’Artagnan Thanksgiving Survival Guide: Day 16
If you are laboring to figure out which is the best wine to serve with your roasted turkey and looking for a little direction, let us help you with a few simple and less dogmatic pointers about what to consider and what not to worry about before you delve into the world of ratings, scores and blog…
D’Artagnan Thanksgiving Survival Guide: Day 15
We love turkey. We also love chicken. And, naturally, our love for all things duck is hardly in question. If you love these beautiful, bountiful birds as much as we do, why not have all three at once? That’s right, we’re talking about turducken, that gorgeous – and some say egregious – Cajun concoction made from a stuffed, deboned…
D’Artagnan Thanksgiving Survival Guide: Day 14
Here is an easy, straightforward method good for oven roasting a perfect capon for the holidays, or anytime you want to serve this fabulous bird. The method works for birds whether or not stuffed with dressing. Truss the capon first, as it will make turning the bird easier and help prevent the skin from tearing at the…
No-Fail Thanksgiving Side! Garlicky Truffle Mashed Potatoes
Here’s a super easy recipe to add to your holiday repertoire – Garlicky Truffle Butter Mashed Potatoes. Last week we gave you the recipe for garlic confit, an indispensable French pantry staple, and talked about the importance of truffle butter. Now we’re bringing it all together in an easy yet impressive recipe. If you’re feeling…
D’Artagnan Thanksgiving Survival Guide: Day 13
Trussing is a means of binding a bird before cooking, to hold the wings and legs close to the body. This gives the bird a compact shape, often enhancing the symmetry in the process; and making for more even cooking, a beautiful presentation, and simplified carving. Some recipes call for turning a bird during roasting…
D’Artagnan Thanksgiving Survival Guide: Day 12
If you are considering an intimate holiday for two, or even a dinner party of six, and in a quandary about the practicality of a full on turkey versus stuffed chicken to stand-in for a celebrity bird, there is no need to fret any further, because we have the perfect solution. Forget about those two this holiday, and do…
D’Artagnan Thanksgiving Survival Guide: Day 11
In our third installment of Talking Turkey with Ariane, she’s sharing her favorite recipes for impressive yet easy Thanksgiving side dishes, like creamy and rich truffle mashed potatoes, Wild Boar and Apple Stuffing and Harvest Bisque Soup with Smoked Duck Breast.
D’Artagnan Thanksgiving Survival Guide: Day 10
If have the good fortune of a temperate climate, or are intrepid and adventurous enough to brave the elements, grilling can be a much more than just a novel way to prepare your holiday bird. Grilling aficionados will tell you “Where there’s smoke, there’s flavor!” and grilling one of our organic free-range turkeys or all…
D’Artagnan Thanksgiving Survival Guide: Day 9
If a grand entrance with a bird straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting is not part of your Thanksgiving ritual, you can cut cooking time substantially by butterflying the bird, and giving the roasting a juicy jump-start under the broiler. This is an especially good method if you prefer to bring platters of carved…
Holiday Workhorse: Black Truffle Butter
Black … truffle … butter. The words alone have the power to induce salivation. And while black truffle butter is a year-round kitchen staple, it’s versatility is especially appreciated during the holidays. 5 Ways to Use Truffle Butter on Thanksgiving 1. Truffled Turkey Beginning with the turkey itself, truffle butter plays an essential role in our…
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