We’re fond of baking with bacon. Our Berkshire-breed, applewood smoked bacon makes these cookies a carnivore favorite. Cookies for dessert? Yes. Cookies for breakfast? Sure! These hearty oatmeal cookies are studded with crumbled bacon, toasted pecans, and two kinds of apples, then sprinkled with maple sugar for an extra dimension of flavor. They’re sweet and…
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Roasting for the Holidays
What are you roasting for Christmas this year? It seems fitting that a holiday gathering should center on a piece of roasted meat. Thanksgiving has the turkey, but at Christmas there’s room for more culinary expression. While technically not a roast, something we always recommend for a big party is the cassoulet. An iconic French…
Secret Ingredient: Demi-Glace
Our Secret Ingredients series shines a light on products that make all the difference when cooking with D’Artagnan. Demi-glace is one of those things that professional chefs know about and home cooks need to discover. For sauces, there is nothing better. Braising liquid fortified with demi-glace is a miracle. Added to soups, bean dishes and yes,…
Gifts for Foodies
When it comes to gifts, is there anything better than food? Not for those of us who are obsessed with all things culinary! Is there someone like that on your list? We’ve got you covered. From gift baskets and foie gras to our signature cassoulet kit, there is something for everyone at dartagnan.com.
Wagyu Standing Rib Roast
When it comes to serving an impressive meal, whether for a holiday or a celebration, this Wagyu beef prime rib roast will be there for you. Little embellishment is needed for this gorgeous rib roast – just salt, pepper, and a very hot oven. Starting the roast at a high temperature will create a beautiful…
Secret Ingredient: Porcini Powder
Our Secret Ingredients series shines a light on products that make all the difference when cooking with D’Artagnan. Sprinkle a little of this mushroom powder on just about anything for instant umami. We think of it as magic powder, because it has all the earthy power of porcini mushrooms. It can be used in spice rubs,…
Wishing for a White Truffle
Every season we fall in love with white truffles all over again. Tuber magnatum pico is the most precious of all the truffles, and it has an all-too-brief season. That time is now, but it’s coming to an end. Celebrate the season and get your truffle soon. Let the delicate shavings transform your meals into blissful…
Salted Duck Fat Caramels Recipe
And now for something completely different: Salted Duck Fat Caramels from Laura at the beautiful blog Tide and Thyme. Thanks for sharing, Laura! Go have a look at what she’s up to, but first cast your eyes over this tiny miracle. Ingredients 1 cup heavy cream 5 tablespoons duck fat, chilled 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 1/2…
Perfect Pork Plating with Anita Lo
Chef Anita Lo of Annisa, a long-time friend of D’Artagnan, was featured on Serious Eats explaining her philosophy behind plating pork loin. Yes, it’s our Berkshire pork, but aside from that, we have a lot of respect for Chef Anita and find this a fascinating peek into the mind of a brilliant chef. We are…
What is Barding?
Most people agree that everything tastes better with bacon. Wrapping foods in bacon is a fad with serious staying power…and deep historical roots. The technical term for wrapping food in a layer of fat to add flavor and moisture is “barding.” Bacon is commonly used because aside from its signature fat content, the flavor is…
October is ….
… National Chili Month, National Apple Month and National Pork Month. Yes, all in October. Who decides these things? Whoever you are, we thank you. To celebrate, we offer you recipes that involve one or more of these, because we don’t have one for pork and apple chili. But that could be interesting…Happy October! Anasazi…
Mad About Mushrooms
We’re more than just meat … did you know that D’Artagnan is also a purveyor of mushrooms? We follow the seasons around the globe to bring wild mushrooms to our chef clients. The fragrant and delicate truffles and porcinis, morels, chanterelles, mousserons, hedgehogs, matsutakes, chicken of the woods and many more, come by truck and…
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