When cold weather hits we count the days to our first cassoulet of the season! This one-pot comfort food is simpler than it looks to prepare; it just takes time for all the flavors to mingle.
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Here Are 7 Great Turkey-Free Alternatives for Thanksgiving Dinner
It’s OK to plan a Thanksgiving meal without a turkey. With smaller gatherings this year, many are looking for tasty alternatives.
Talking Tasty Traditions with Ariane on Heritage Radio
Listen to Ariane Daguin on Heritage Radio and learn all about the cuisine of Gascony, her region of France.
10 Ways to Make Comfort Food with a French Accent
Parlez-vous cassoulet? With these recipes, you’ll get fluent in French comfort food, from simple lentil soup to classic cassoulet. There’s something for every taste with chicken and duck confit to veal and beef short ribs. Read on for the recipes.
The Cassoulet War Winners & Your Chance to Eat Real Cassoulet
Get the results of our 5th Annual Cassoulet competition and find out where you can taste authentic cassoulets in New York City.
Meet the Chef: Kiran Verma of Kiran’s in Houston
At D’Artagnan we are proud to work with chefs across the nation, providing them with quality ingredients to express their creativity in the kitchen. One such chef is a very special woman named Kiran Verma, who traveled all the way from Houston to compete in our Cassoulet War in NYC last February (she won the Most…
Why Should You Get Tickets to the Cassoulet War in NYC?
The reasons are clear: this is the tastiest event of the season and you will get to sample 24 different versions of cassoulet, mingle with chefs, drink French wine and argue over which cassoulet is best – all while benefiting Action Against Hunger. Join us on February 18th, 2019, as 24 chefs battle for cassoulet supremacy in our 5th…
10 Ways to Make a Turkey-Free Meal for Thanksgiving
Tired of turkey? Are you looking for something different to serve on Thanksgiving? Maybe you have guests who aren’t fond of turkey or who have more adventurous palates and yearn to eat something new. The purpose of the holiday is to gather, be thankful and share a festive meal. Read on to choose a main dish…
A Whole New Way to Enjoy Cassoulet
Cassoulet is one of those cooking projects that people think is harder than it actually is. Our easy-to-follow recipe kit has been a best-seller for years, often serving as the center of a large dinner party. This one-pot meal of beans and preserved meats with origins in Southwest France is a filling and convivial dish. Now we offer…
Cassoulet War: From the Eyes of a D’Artagnan Customer
Julia Child said: “People who love to eat are always the best people,” and we definitely find that to be the case. At D’Artagnan, our customers are more like family, and our events like reunions, where chefs mingle with customers and D’Artagnan staff. For those of you who weren’t able to attend our 4th Annual Cassoulet…
5 One-Pot Meals to Satisfy Your Comfort Food Cravings
Easy meals with less cleanup are the order of the day. They are what every home cook wants: good food, no fuss, and a minimum of dishes to wash. The solution is simple: one-pot recipes. During the winter a hearty cassoulet or stew can meet the need for simplicity and ease (no knives necessary!). But…
Who Won the Cassoulet War?
Our 4th annual Cassoulet War took place Monday evening, January 29, 2018. With 23 chefs competing for 3 prizes and bragging rights until next year’s competition, it was a night of great smells and incredible flavors. Attendees (including several chef competitors from years past) challenged themselves to taste each cassoulet while drinking fine wine from…