Jun 12
Check out the latest episode of Back of the House with Ariane – Lamb, bam, thank you ma’am! In this quick video, Ariane is cooking our grass-fed lamb and lamb merguez sausage with Chef Ariane Duarte of CulinAriane in Montclair, NJ.
Rack of Lamb with Warm Green Bean Potato Salad
Duckfat Potato Cake with Merguez and Harissa Aioli
Merguez Canapes with Eggplant Caviar
Couscous with Merguez, Fennel and Raisins
T-minus-2-days until the NY Giants face the New England Patriots in the 2012 Super Bowl. As everyone knows, we’re not only interested in the game – we’re in it for the grub! For the last few days we covered snacks, beer and sandwiches but what about main dishes? Here are some suggestions for festive (and filling) fare for your Super Bowl gathering!
Anasazi Cowboy Chili with Buffalo
This SPICY chili not only pairs well with your favorite brewski, it’s got beer in the recipe!
Try these aromatic tacos made with grilled duck breast that’s been simmered in cumin and coriander then piled into homemade tortillas with fresh pico de gallo. Even the kids will eat them!
We cannot talk feeding a crowd without mentioning CASSOULET! Easier than you think and tastes even better when made the day before. So you can get out of the kitchen and in front of the flat screen!
Berkshire Pork Ribs Costillas Pibil
These ultra-flavorful ribs have both dry and wet spice rubs and a citrus kick.
Sweet-and-Sticky Baby Back Ribs
Cane syrup, a sticky sweet syrup made from sugar cane, gives this barbecue sauce backbone, along with honey, molasses and cider vinegar. Perfection!
Rabbit ragout is the foundation of this lasagna, which contains layers of mushroom-studded the ragout and creamy bechamel.
Bitter coffee, paprika and salt help create a charred crust for meaty, bone-in pork chops.
This hearty stew is smoky and satisfying, perfect for the Super Bowl.
Game for the game! This rustic venison pot pie will please a roomful of hungry carnivores.
Feb 2
When the titans of football clash in the final game of the season, our passions tend to run high. But there are some of us are more concerned with what we’ll eat during the game. (You know who you are!) For these hardcore food fans, we have some inspiration to class up the party without wandering too far afield from the usual fare.
From truffles and Tarbais beans to mushrooms and merguez, we have found ways to infuse the classics with French accents and D’Artagnan flavors. So get your game on and forget you ever heard of hummus and salsa.
Our Organic Chef’s Mix Mushrooms and Hickory Smoked Bacon are folded into a creamy base for a hearty, satisfying dip. Serve with lard-cooked kettle-style potato chips.
This super creamy bean dip has an earthy edge thanks to canned Summer Truffle Peelings and a smidge of Black Truffle Oil. Delicious with pita, flatbreads and crudités.
These flavorful skewers highlight quintessential Basque flavors – shrimp, piment d’espelette and jambon de bayonne. Best of all, they’re party perfect in just 15 minutes.
We think popcorn is best when popped the old fashioned way – in a big pot on the stove. We used duck fat (perfection!) then added Black Truffle Butter, Truffle Oil and the finest shreds of Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Lamb Merguez Sausage with Harissa Sauce
These spicy links can be charred on the grill or seared in a cast iron pan. The harissa sauce is traditional, as is mustard or aioli. Serve with your favorite full-bodied beer.
Any of our sausages will work in this super easy hors d’oeuvre. Make a lot, they go fast!
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We have some Super Bowl main dish ideas brewing… Come back tomorrow for the full rundown! And if you’ve got a great game day menu planned, give us a shout on Twitter or Facebook. We’d love to hear what you’re cooking!
