We are sure that spring is here when the ramps arrive. We’ve had them for a little while now, in limited quantities, and they have been selling out quickly to our chef clients. These fragrant wild leeks are the hottest thing on spring menus. Among the very first green to appear in the dead woods,…
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Secret Ingredient: Truffle Butter
Our Secret Ingredients series shines a light on products that make all the difference when cooking with D’Artagnan. It is said that butter makes everything better. If it’s black truffle butter, that’s got to be correct. We spread it on bread with a slice of saucisson sec on top for a perfectly simple – and…
6 Brunch Ideas We Love
Brunch, a brilliant combination of breakfast and lunch, is often the most anticipated meal of the week. This best-of-both-worlds feast is perfect for those lazy weekend days when sleeping in is a must. Brunch is usually served between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and in terms of food, anything goes. While we like a leisurely…
Stewing Essentials
Stewing is a versatile and economical method of one-pot cooking which creates delicious, stick-to-your-ribs dishes of tender meat and rich sauce. Similar to braising, a stew often consists of meats and vegetables slow-cooked in flavorful liquid over a low flame. The perfect antidote to winter’s chill, stew is deeply comforting and easy to make at…
5 Braise-Worthy Recipes
When it’s cold outside, we crave a good, long braise. So let’s look at some classic recipes for braising, shall we? 1. Rabbit. This Irish recipe by the inimitable Colman Andrews has hard cider in the braising liquid. Which is also really nice for drinking while your rabbit simmers.
Valentine’s Day at Home: Dessert
We are definitely known for the savory things in life. Bacon? We’ll come running. But when there’s chocolate with bacon in it, we’re running even faster. If you feel the same way, and want something a bit unconventional for your Valentine’s Day dessert, have a look at these recipes. Bacon brittle is our go-to for…
Valentine’s Day at Home: The Apps
For many of us, cooking at home for (or with) someone we love is the ultimate way to spend Valentine’s Day. Why leave your cozy cocoon when all you need is right there? If you are a member of this romantic tribe, we have a few fun ideas for dinner à deux. One way to make the…
Top 7 Favorites for Game Day Grub
Football fans who also happen to be foodies know that the Super Bowl is a chance to eat well and to show off their kitchen skills to a whole party at the big game. First off, we offer items like ribs, sausages, ground beef (Wagyu included!), and various nibbles that require little prep. All will…
Celebrate National Cassoulet Day
We’ve always celebrated cassoulet. Sometimes in October, sometimes in January. Last year we even had a Cassoulet War in February, with chefs competing against each other for trophies! To us, winter is cassoulet season. Or at least it’s an excuse to eat lots of cassoulet. That’s why we are so excited about National Cassoulet Day….
5 Pork Recipes We Love
It’s simple. Pork is nature’s candy. We love to cook it and to eat it, and suspect you feel the same. Every bit of the pig offers a tasty cut, and we appreciate them all, from pork chops to racks of ribs and beyond. So here are 5 recipes for pork that will inspire you to heat up the…
New Year’s Eve Party
We think every party needs a charcuterie board on the table. With that strong beginning, you can serve all manner of tasty nibbles and host a New Year’s Eve party that everyone will talk about well into next year. If you take our suggestion and serve charcuterie – duck rillettes, pâté, saucisson sec – these…
Bakin’ with Bacon
When it comes to bacon, we like to put it in everything. There’s simply no limit to the incredible things you can do with this ingredient. Just calling it an ingredient seems somehow demeaning. Bacon brings the magic. It is so much more than an ingredient. If you are not baking with bacon, we recommend…
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