With Labor Day coming up all too fast, it’s time to plan your last weekend bash. The end of summer deserves a sendoff with style, so we have a few ideas for feeding a crowd, whether you are at the beach, the lake or enjoying the comforts of your own backyard. Read on for some party ideas worthy of the name.
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5 Unexpected Types of Poultry Perfect for the Grill
Is grill fatigue setting in? Forget about boneless, skinless chicken breast for a moment. That’s not what your grill wants. There are better poultry options that are far juicier, tastier, and more satisfying. And isn’t that the goal of every grillmaster? Read on for 5 ideas for cooking poultry that will show guests that you…
Try These Addictive 5-Minute Meals for Summer Weeknight Dinners
Looking for a quick and easy dinner on a summer weeknight? With no time to cook – and no desire to heat up the kitchen – it’s easy to succumb to not-so-good-for-you convenience foods. But there’s no need! Charcuterie comes to the rescue. On busy weeknights, turn to duck rillettes (ree-yet). Check our 6 simple no-cook…
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Meatballs
Meatballs are probably one of the most widely eaten and adored foods in the world. Easy to make, affordable and ubiquitous, meatballs are a classic Italian food. Or are they? We collected a few fun facts about meatballs for you. And if thinking about meatballs makes you crave them (we could use a bowl right…
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…
Hot Stuff! Are You Missing This Pantry Staple?
The chile pepper you’ve never heard of – piment d’Espelette – is a D’Artagnan pantry staple. Often called for in our recipes and other specialties of Southwest France, piment d’Espelette is the French name for a specific type of chile pepper, known as Capsicum annuum in Latin and Ezpeletako biperra in the Basque language. But can you get this…
Deconstructing Daniel Boulud’s Famous DB Burger
We are proud of the reputation that D’Artagnan holds in the best kitchens across the country. We’re not talking in superlatives; our chef clients are some of the biggest names on the culinary scene. One of them, Daniel Boulud, is known around here by his first name only. Daniel was an early supporter of D’Artagnan,…
What Makes Leftovers Better the Next Day?
We all know that leftovers are often better than the original dish. But what kind of kitchen alchemy makes this happen? Chemical reactions continue to take place even after food is done cooking, as flavors mellow and textures change. Gastro Obscura tackles the age-old question in this important post. Here are our favorite recipes that taste…
The Problematic Politics of Poutine
Poutine has been gaining popularity over the past few years, not just in Canada but in the United States, too. In Quebec, there are some poutine rumblings – and not of the stomach – that caught the attention of The New York Times, resulting in this recent article about the culturally charged dish. For years the Quebecois…
2017: Year of the Instant Pot
Are you using an Instant Pot yet? For several years this electronic kitchen gadget – the pressure cooker of the future – has been attracting a cult-like following by word-of-mouth alone. The internet has been awash with Instant Pot recipes, developed largely by bloggers, who are keen to share their enthusiasm for the device. If…
Festive Recipe: Blood Orange & Fennel Olive Oil Cake with Mascarpone Cream
This show-stopping holiday dessert is both delicious and easy to make. Subtly scented with fennel pollen and blood orange, the dense sweet cake is kept incredibly moist with our Jean Reno olive oil. While optional, the mascarpone cream and candied citrus elevate this treat from tea-time to special occasion. Ingredients 1½ cups (180 grams) all-purpose…
5 Warming & Cozy Soup Recipes for Fall
We’ve been waiting for the autumn temperatures to drop and give us the sure sign that it’s soup season again. Are you ready to make soup? Find a new favorite soup this fall with our easy recipes.
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