Poultry & Game Bird Basics
Here's the word on all the birds. Learn all about our air-chilled chickens, organic and heritage turkeys, natural quail, and more; from how they're cared for to cooking and carving.

Our Best Easter Brunch Recipes
A homemade brunch can be the perfect way to celebrate Easter - for small and large gatherings. We've got recipes and ideas that will make your brunch ...
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Best Birds for the Holidays
Here's a wing-to-wing guide to all our holiday birds.
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What Is Green Circle Turkey?
Green Circle turkey is a very special bird. Certified humane and exclusively available at D’Artagnan, our turkeys eat actual vegetables in free-range ...
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What Is Green Circle Chicken?
Green Circle chicken is a very special bird. Certified humane, air-chilled and exclusively available at D’Artagnan, our chickens eat actual vegetables...
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What Is Air-Chilled Chicken?
Preferred by chefs and home gourmets alike, air-chilled chickens are becoming the foodie gold standard. Learn why.
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Chicken: Everybody's Favorite Bird
Whether you enjoy your chicken roasted, fried, poached or barbecued, learn more about the world's favorite bird.
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Why Free-Range & Organic Chicken?
We were the first to promote organic free-range chicken, even before the USDA offered certification. Find out more about organic poultry and how we wo...
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What Is a Guinea Hen?
The lean, tender meat of the guinea hen offers a pleasant, slightly gamey flavor. Get into this bird here.
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What Is Squab?
A squab is a young pigeon that has never flown, and has long been a favorite meal around the world. Unequivocally the first domesticated poultry, it e...
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Cooking with Chicken Leg Confit
Get easy ideas for cooking with our chicken leg confit, and solve weeknight dinner dilemmas. Our tender chicken confit is versatile, tasty and tender.
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Roast Chicken: A Week of Meals
Plan ahead and a roasted chicken can evolve into a week of dishes. Here's how you can get the most out of one whole roasted chicken.
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Sunday Chicken: A Tasty Tradition
Whether cooking for one or a crowd, a chicken in the oven evokes tradition, the safety of hearth and home and a meal that is deeply satisfying.
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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.
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Gourmet Wings Ideas
There's nothing like tucking into a juicy, savory wing using only your hands and teeth. Chicken, turkey, duck, poussin, quail - we adore them all!
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How to Carve a Roasted Chicken
A beautifully roasted chicken on your table turns any meal into an elegant feast. Follow these simple instructions for carving your chicken like a pro...
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How to Glove Bone Chicken & Poultry
Glove-boning a bird is a delicate operation that removes most of the bones without tearing the skin or detaching it from the meat. This method is grea...
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