… 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…
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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…
The Duck Press: A French Classic
In the history of world cuisine, French chefs have been accused of being many things, but rarely ever “shy.” The French tradition holds dear the notion of not only using every part of an animal, leaving nothing edible to waste, but also of celebrating certain dishes that that often make more squeamish diners fold their…
Charcuterie 101
Whole books have been devoted to the subject. Techniques have been handed down through the generations, and different cultures have distinct charcuterie traditions. So what is this mysterious “charcuterie”? Pronounced shahr-kyut-uh-ree it is a French word that comes from chair “flesh” and cuit “cooked.” It refers to cooked, cured or smoked meats such as bacon,…
A Salad Post (Scandalous!)
You don’t have to double check – this is the D’Artagnan blog, and you did just read the word “salad.” We are known as hardcore carnivores, but we are hungry omnivores with an appreciation for a well-composed salad. As long as there is some meat on it. And it’s summer – the perfect time to try…
Ribeye Steaks with Bleu Cheese Sauce & Crispy Shallots
Creamy, cool bleu cheese sauce and crunchy shallot rings are the perfect foil for smoky and rich ribeye steaks – hot off the grill. Serve these beauties with your favorite potato dish and a crisp green salad. Ingredients 2 shallots, thinly sliced into rings ¾ cup whole milk ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup cornstarch…
Bacon & Cheese Pull-Apart Bread
Great for brunch, this golden bread is packed with flavorful bacon, cheese, and fresh herbs between each heavenly layer. Adapted from a sweet bread recipe by legendary baker, Flo Braker, this bread is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve warm with unsalted butter for an extra decadent treat. Ingredients 2 cups bread flour 1 cup…
Sandwich Savoir-Faire: Top 6 Sandwiches
August is National Sandwich Month! We think a sandwich is perfect anytime, but in the summer a sandwich makes a neat solution for a quick dinner or a picnic lunch. On a hot evening who wants to cook? Opt instead for a cold sandwich with choice charcuterie and a bottle of rosé. “America is a confirmed…
Playing Pinball, Three Musketeers Style
Meet the latest addition to our collection of all things Three Musketeers. This beauty now lives in the lobby of our office. And when it’s switched on, you can play for free! No centimes necessary! That is a circa 1964 Rally Three Musketeers pinball machine. Pinball, or un flipper, was once all the rage in the…
Interview with Ariane in The Village Voice
Ariane talked to Laura Shunk at The Village Voice recently. Here’s the story of the early days at D’Artagnan and the philosophy behind what we do. Get the low-down on organic chicken, heritage-breed pork and the state of meat in general. So go ahead, take a peek inside Ariane’s head in this interview.
Sweet Bacon! Ideas for Eating Candied Bacon
It’s a simple enough idea. Take something good (Berkshire pork bacon) and make it even better (add sugar and spice). If you can resist gobbling it up right out of the oven, you’ll have a smoky, sweet treat to play with. Here is what you will need: Coat your bacon in the sugar and spice…
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