Looking for a show-stopping appetizer for your Valentine’s Day dinner? Or perhaps the perfect hors d’oeuvre for a party? Amuse your bouche with these crispy choux puffs – the silky, creamy, truffle-studded foie gras center makes a satisfying contrast of textures. Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 eggs ½ cup water Pinch of salt ½ cup all-purpose…
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Game Day Eats: Top 5 Wings for Super Sunday
When it comes to game day, chicken wings are pretty much required. Check our recipes for something a little different for the fans. Top 5 Chicken Wings for Super Sunday 1. Without a doubt, our truffalo chicken wings will make an impression. They are just a slight tweak on the original buffalo wings recipe with…
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: The Main Event
What’s for dinner on Valentine’s Day? For those who like eat in, here are a few inspirational recipes. If you’re cooking to impress and are not intimidated by a classic dish, our Tournedos Rossini offers a trifecta of flavors: filet mignon, foie gras, black truffle. Surprisingly simple and totally decadent. Named for the composer Rossini…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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