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Apricot and Almond Stuffing

Apricot and Almond Stuffing Print This is a great stuffing which stays nice and moist and goes very well with duck. Ingredients 1 cup dry apricots ½ cup wine vinegar 1 cinnamon stick 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tsp. chopped parsley 1 tsp. chopped rosemary 1 tsp oil ½...

Christmas Duck Stuffing

Christmas Duck Stuffing Print Duck is always special! But to make it more so for Christmas, serve it with this lovely stuffing. Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 2 rashers bacon, chopped 100gr pistachio nuts shelled 100gr pine nuts, roasted 1 tbsp. parsley, chopped...

The Sauce (Duck Sauce)

The Sauce (Duck Sauce) Print Instructions When you have cooked your whole duck this is how you can make a basic sauce using some of the fat and all of the juices from cooking.To make the sauce remove the duck from the pan and allow to rest.Pour all the fat and juices...

Bread Sauce

Bread Sauce Print Ingredients 1 onion 2 cloves 1 bay leaf 50g white breadcrumbs, use day-old Bread 1 tsp butter 500ml milk Freshly grated nutmeg Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Peel the onion and stud with the cloves and place into a suitable...

Duck Accompaniments

Duck Accompaniments Print Notes Just a few ideas to make Duck even more special!Grilled fruitPeaches, plums, nectarines, cherries and all other fruits are great to just grill on a hot grill plate, try drizzling a little balsamic vinegar over and allow to stand for 30...

Cooking Duck Breast Portions

Cooking Duck Breast Portions Print Instructions Using a sharp knife, score the skin evenly about 4 or 5 times, this allows excess fat from under the skin to escape.Heat a suitable oven pan.Lightly season the duck portions with a little salt and freshly ground...

Duck Confit with Roasted Vegetables

Duck Confit with Roasted Vegetables Print Ingredients 4 duck confit portions 1 large carrot 1 large parsnip 2 celery sticks 1 large onion 1 small wedge pumpkin 2 sprigs thyme 2 tsp. olive oil Salt and freshly milled pepper 1 cup baby spinach leaves Instructions Peel...

Breast of Duck with Raspberries

Breast of Duck with Raspberries Print Ingredients 4 duck breast portions 240g raspberries 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar ½ cup wine ½ cup duck stock Pinch salt Salt and freshly ground pepper Instructions Using the tip of a small sharp knife score the skin neatly and evenly...

Medallions of Duck with a Simple Fruit Sauce

Medallions of Duck with a Simple Fruit Sauce Print This sauce depends on good quality marmalade, preferably one which is a little on the bitter side. Cumquat marmalade is ideal, or a gook quality jam could be substituted. Ingredients 200ml duck stock 1 tbsp. good...

Duck with Pasta & Roasted Vegetables

Duck with Pasta & Roasted Vegetables Print Ingredients 2 duck confit portions 1 large carrot 1 large parsnip 1 celery stick 1 large onion 1 small pumpkin wedge 2 sprigs thyme 2 tsp olive oil 3 tbsp. freshly grated parmesan 500g penne pasta 1 tbsp. chopped parsley...

Duck Breast with Cumquats

Duck Breast with Cumquats Print Cumquats are one of the best little fruits, often misunderstood. Goes with duck-like a marriage made in heaven! Preserved cumquats are available to buy in a gourmet food shop. Ingredients Instructions Prepare and cook duck breasts, (see...

Caramelised Pear and Duck Salad

Caramelised Pear and Duck Salad Print The slight sweetness of pear and freshness of salad makes this a perfect springtime dish. Ingredients 1 Peking roasted duck breast 2 corella pears 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp....