Holiday & Entertaining Menus & Ideas

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.

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turkey-history-and-preparation — 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.

how-to-roast-a-turkey — Roasted Holiday Turkey Cooking Guide

Begin at the beginning with all the basics for getting your bird in the oven.

roasted-holiday-capon-recipes-and-tips — 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.

bread-stuffing-basics-and-techniques — 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...

alternatives-to-turkey-on-thanksgiving — 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.

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.

how-to-truss-a-turkey — How to Truss a Turkey

Everything you need to know to tie it all together.

grilled-holiday-turkey-basics-and-techniques — 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...

how-to-roast-a-butterflied-turkey — 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 ...

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...

stuffing-and-dressing-ideas-and-tips — 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...

how-to-cook-a-goose — How to Cook a Goose

Roasting a goose for the first time? Let us take you through the prep step-by-step for golden, delicious results.

what-is-a-capon-how-to-cook — 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...