Cooking Guides, Techniques & Food Information

Trying a new cut of meat, and not sure if it should be grilled or braised? Find the best method for different proteins in our cooking guides.

beef-types-and-selection — Beef: Understanding Your Choices

Whether you're a fan of grass-fed beef, grain-finished beef or buttery Wagyu beef, we've got a style and cut for you. Here we break down the choices, ...

how-to-make-a-charcuterie-plate — Making a Charcuterie Plate

Charcuterie is the ultimate finger food and is ideal for a party. Find out how easy it is to set the perfect charcuterie plate.

tips-for-crispy-chicken-skin — Get Extra-Crispy Skin on Your Roast Chicken

Here's some advice on achieving delicious crispy skin regardless of which recipe you choose to use.

Cooking veal is easy. Use the familiar techniques for beef, and take a little extra care to maintain the tender texture.

meat-and-poultry-thawing-guide — Meat & Poultry Thawing Guide

Thawing frozen meat seems simple enough but there are some guidelines to follow to ensure your meat is safe and tasty. Here's our primer that breaks i...

what-is-duck-magret — Duck Magret: The Duck Steak

You'll be searing and serving in no time with our primer on the plump and meaty magret (duck breast).

charcoal-grilling-basics-and-techniques — Charcoal Grilling Basics & Tips

Enticing and primal, cooking meat over a fire is a summer ritual. But charcoal grilling requires the right techniques, so here are a few essentials to...

duck-fat-recipes-and-uses — Cooking with Duck Fat

We are so enamored with duck fat; it's our hands-down favorite fat for cooking. Learn to love it for the flavor, but keep it for the health benefits.

mise-en-place-cook-like-a-professional — Mise en Place: Cook Like a Pro

Mastering the art of mise en place will make you a better cook and change the way you work while preparing a meal, from inception to clean-up.

truffle-butter-recipes-and-uses — Truffle Butter: Full of Flavor

Our delicious, versatile and addictive truffle butters are heavenly when used as spreads and are magical in recipes. They will truly change the way yo...

marinating-basics-and-techniques — Marinating Basics & Tips

Good meat can be seasoned simply, allowing the natural flavor to be the star. But it's fun to shake things up with a good marinade. Here are our marin...

resting-meat-after-cooking — Let Your Meat Rest

We know it's tempting to slice right into that just-seared steak. But patience will be rewarded with juicy, tender meat at just the right temperature....

how-to-make-spice-blends — Using Spice Blends

Spice blends are a cornerstone of cooking, and our guide will lead you through making bespoke blends to use and share (they make great gifts).

salt-roasting-basics-and-techniques — Salt Roasting Basics & Tips

Roasting in a thick salt crust creates a sealed, moist environment allowing for steam-roasting.

how-to-make-chicken-stock — How to Make Chicken & Poultry Stock

Here's our how-to primer for making rich, flavorful brown turkey stock for your holiday bird and beyond.

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Cooking Guides

Beef: Understanding Your Choices

Making a Charcuterie Plate

Get Extra-Crispy Skin on Your Roast Chicken

How To Cook Veal

Meat & Poultry Thawing Guide

Duck Magret: The Duck Steak

Charcoal Grilling Basics & Tips

Cooking with Duck Fat

Mise en Place: Cook Like a Pro

Truffle Butter: Full of Flavor

Marinating Basics & Tips

Let Your Meat Rest

Using Spice Blends

Salt Roasting Basics & Tips

How to Make Chicken & Poultry Stock