TIP OF THE DAY: Serve Multiple Sauces With Filet Mignon (Or Other Steak Cut)

August 13th is National Filet Mignon Day. The simplest way to garnish a steak is with a pat of butter, or a compound butter like blue cheese butter, garlic herb butter or truffle butter (photo #2). While we’re fine with steak sauce with a sirloin steak, a tender, subtle cut like filet mignon benefits from…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Recipes That Add Something Special To Your Hot Dogs

For July 4th, would you like more than ketchup or mustard on your hot dogs? Zatarain’s asked six home chefs to take hot dogs to the next level, with these 6 regional recipes. They used Zatarain’s Cajun Style and Andouile Smoked Sausages, 100% pork sausages with no artificial colors or flavors, no byproducts or MSG;…
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RECIPE: Coq Au Vin For National Coq Au Vin Day

May 29th is National Coq Au Vin Day (pronounced cuhk-oh-VAN). The name of this French country dish means “rooster with wine [sauce].” The wine varies by local specialty and can be red or white: Burgundy in Burgundy, Riesling in Alsace, and so forth. This classic dish is a bistro favorite, and one of the first…
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Mexican Meatloaf & Other Special Cinco De Mayo Recipes

[1] “Mexican” Meatloaf, with south-of-the-border ingredients (photo © Pampered Chef. [2] Tortilla chips get crumbled and added to the chopped meat. But you can serve whole chips on the side—with salsa or guacamole (photo © Good Eggs. [3] Poblano (photo courtesy Rio Luna Peppers | Facebook. [4] A deep covered baker is a versatile kitchen…
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Diestel Turkey Meatloaf

We are big fans of the turkey products from Diestel Family Ranch, a premier breeder of whole turkeys and other turkey treats. There are: Conventional whole turkeys plus Non-GMO and organic options. Boneless turkey breast that’s 100% breast, no patched-up pieces. Turkey burgers, chorizo, franks, ground turkey and sandwich slices including turkey pastrami, sausage.  …
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