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Try this Italian chicken dish that is popular in many restaurants, but surprisingly easy to prepare.

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

You’ve heard the Adam Sandler songs and the rumors about eight nights of gifts. Here is the Hanukkah primer you always wanted, from the history of the holiday to the best fat for frying potato latkes.

Dry curing is a common technique used in the preparation of sausages, ham and other charcuterie. Here's some helpful info on this age-old process.

Lose your fear of frying! This is a great method with minimum time and effort, that yields maximum flavor.

There is no better way to enjoy the lazy days of summer than to plan a picnic with your family or friends.

Our chicken sausages are healthful, delicious and easy to prepare for a weeknight meal. Try them on the grill at your next cookout. Kids go gaga for them, and you will too!

Before refrigeration confit was a method of preserving meat; today, we continue to make confit because it's so delicious.

With a heady, distinctive flavor and beef-like texture, the options for cooking lamb are no less than staggering. Here are some of our favorite lamb ideas.

Fully cured and ready to eat our sliced Serrano ham is great for easy meals and snacks. Get inspired with 10 ways to enjoy it.

Learn about our organic cultivated mushrooms; the varieties available, how they are grown, and how to best cook them.

Anyone can make a reservation, but cooking for your date will really show that you care. With our tips, you don’t have to be an expert cook to pull off a romantic date night dinner.

There's been a lot of talk about the protein-packed Paleo Diet these days. Learn a little more about the primal lifestyle right here.

Homey and familiar dishes can be found in every culture, and these are some of our favorite international comfort foods.

Whether you brown-bag it or have the luxury of eating at home, here are ideas to spruce up your next lunch.

Gascony: where the duck is king. It's a world of tastes so rich and particular to the region that even the poorest peasant is heir to a rich heritage of flavors.

Chefs influenced by the nose-to-tail philosophy and sustainability issues are discovering that rabbit is right in so many ways. Easy to cook, delicious and healthy? Check, check, check.

The smell of smoky charred meat awakens something primal in us all. But let’s think about some side dishes that can be made over the hot coals.

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 holiday bird.

The big game comes but once a year. Make the most of the experience by throwing a raucous party with enough easy-to-eat snacks for everyone.

Think you know turkey? Here we dish the real deal on the traditional holiday bird, from its history to the heritage breeds.

Products of the earth and the trees, here are three foods of Gascony that make it possible for even the poorest peasant to eat like a king.

Christmas in France is a joyful experience steeped in rich traditions; many of the customs center around food, family, charity and the story of the Nativity.

Smoky, spicy, and fully cooked, our traditional Spanish-style chorizo sausage is delicious when added to soups, paella, eggs or simply grilled.

Author Scott Gold shares his ideas for a wonderful Passover feast with a D'Artagnan accent.

Some think of poached meat as bland or boring, but flavorful French favorites, like Pot au Feu and Poule au Pot are results of poaching. Try it!

Herald in the new year with our party tips and festive recipe ideas.

Grace your holiday with a roasted goose as a full-flavored alternative to the traditional turkey.

If everything is better with bacon, then everything is spectacular with duck bacon. From breakfast to canapes, it's a fun twist on tradition. Go ahead and try it.

It's easy to wax poetic about the beautiful chanterelle mushroom, with its meaty flesh, fruity aroma and sublime flavor.

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 marinating basics.

This traditional French method is surprisingly easy to execute at home and works for a variety of meats and vegetables. Learn all about cooking en papillote here.

What's so special about the Tarbais bean? Many claim it's the only bean suitable for making cassoulet. But it's also an excellent choice for many other bean dishes.