Holidays & Entertaining
Entertaining needn't be stressful. We'll help you navigate through holidays, special occasions, and casual get-togethers with ease. D'Artagnan has you covered, from choosing the best bird for Thanksgiving and turkey roasting tips, to the specifics of preparing a traditional Christmas goose. Entertaining can mean cooking a romantic dinner for two, or even wild tailgating, and you will find inspirations for all of them here.
Best Birds for the Holidays
Here's a wing-to-wing guide to all our holiday birds.
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Roasted Holiday Turkey Cooking Guide
Begin at the beginning with all the basics for getting your bird in the oven.
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Bread Stuffing Basics & Tips
Bread stuffing cooked inside the bird imparts flavor and moisture to the meat, while the natural juices from the meat return the favor. Get ideas, tip...
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Alternatives to Thanksgiving Turkey
Tired of turkey, feeding only a few, or just generally a rule breaker? Create a memorable meal - without a turkey - that will have everyone talking.
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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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Turkey History & Preparation
Think you know turkey? Here we dish the real deal on the traditional holiday bird, from its history to the heritage breeds.
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How to Truss a Turkey
Everything you need to know to tie it all together.
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Grilled Holiday Turkey
For those in a temperate climate, or the intrepid cook willing to brave the elements, grilling can be more than just a novel way to prepare your holid...
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Roasting a Butterflied Turkey
If a grand entrance with a roasted bird is not in your plans, you can cut cooking time by butterflying the bird, and give it a juicy jump-start under ...
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Roasting a Holiday Capon
If you are considering an intimate holiday dinner for two to six people, a capon may be the perfect bird for you.
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Turducken Explained
We love turkey. We also love chicken. And, naturally, our love for all things duck is hardly in question. If you love these birds too, why not have al...
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Stuffing & Dressing Ideas
Call it stuffing or dressing, cook it inside or outside the bird, but one thing is certain: it's tasty, comforting and satisfying. Here are our favori...
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What is a Capon?
Larger than a chicken, smaller than a turkey, with more flavor than either, a capon is a young rooster with tender meat, traditionally eaten at holida...
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Heritage Ham Explained
Fully-cooked and sinfully delicious, our Berkshire hams are best-bets for both your holiday and everyday meals.
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The Best Holiday Rib Roast
If birds don’t rule your roost, or you’re entertaining carnivorous guests devoted to four-legged fare, a beautiful and impressive beef roast may be th...
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The Christmas Goose
Grace your holiday with a roasted goose as a full-flavored alternative to the traditional turkey.
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