French duck recipes

Let me be clear from the start – French food freaks me out. Alarmingly sophisticated, I have always been wary of making it at home and, on the face of it at least, with good reason. Widely re…

Classic French duck dishes, like Caneton aux Cérises (roast duckling with cherries) are for the most part considered too formal or just old-fashioned, relics from a bygone era. An updated version, however, can have great appeal. This interpretation uses a pan-roasted large Muscovy duck breast instead of a whole bird, as easy to cook as a steak. A pungent spice rub imbues it with big flavor. The sauce maintains some classic elements, like red wine vinegar and caramelized sugar, for a…

This Duck Magret with apples and squash recipe is perfect for a Fall dinner party. The duck breast is seared to perfection, tender & juicy with a light sweetness to it.

A classic French stew normally takes hours of simmering, but this easy duck and sausage cassoulet is a great exception.

Confit de canard has become something of a cliché: It’s standard on most bistro menus in France and in French restaurants around the world, and you can even buy it canned in most supermarkets.

Confit Duck Leg

Here's an easy version of the classic duck a l'orange, which anyone can make at home. We've taken all the "fuss" out of the French duck recipe.

Not many dinners can compare with this Duck Confit Recipe. The skin is crisp and the meat is so tenderly succulent, you might have to give yourself a moment or two before uttering a word after your first bite of this fine French dish. Because of how tender and juicy it is, I have considered...

I love this combination of meltingly tender duck with aromatic spices and the sweet-sour flavour of pomegranate molasses.

Brining duck breasts is an easy way to get flavorful, juicy meat. Cooking duck breasts is easier than you think!

Tender, juicy duck breast sautéed then covered in a sweet orange sauce.

I dined in France tonight! When I saw the recipe for caramelized endive tarte with duck confit at Karyne's blog Food Addict this week, I ...

Roasted Orange Duck Recipe – For a festive holiday occasion, this amazing roasted duck with crispy skin and subtle orange flavors will make quite an impression! A who duck is browned in a ski…

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French Cassoulet

Delicious French inspired recipe, Red Wine Braise Duck Breast with French lentils

This easy and delicious Duck Confit recipe, inspired by Gordon Ramsay, is a timeless classic perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion. Slow-cooked to perfection in rich, flavorful fat, the tender duck melts in your mouth while the crispy skin adds the perfect crunch. Best of all, it uses simple ingredients and can be stored for months!

This collection of tasty Duck Recipes includes 20 different crowd pleasing ways to cook your favorite waterfowl.

Josh Eggleton shares his duck breast recipe, which includes a supremely comforting potato dauphinoise and braised chicory. Cook this duck breast recipe on a cold winters day

This Perfectly Seared Duck Breast with Cipollini Onions features tender, crispy-skinned duck paired with sweet, caramelized onions for a gourmet meal.