Published: by Sophie Viau
As the festive season approaches, it's time to elevate your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner game and bid adieu to traditional turkey. This year, why not embark on a culinary adventure with the rich and succulent flavors of duck?
From crispy-skinned delights to succulent roasts, join us on a gastronomic journey as we unwrap some exquisite duck recipes that are sure to make your dinner unforgettable.
Smoked Duck With Spiced Pomegranate-Maple Glaze
Put an extra delicious touch to your holiday dinner with this juicy smoked duck! Finished with a spiced pomegranate-maple glaze for a festive spin.
30 Minute Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Red Wine Reduction Sauce
This pan seared duck breast recipe with a quick and easy cherry pan sauce is a beautiful 30-minute main course that works equally well for a romantic date night dinner or scaled up for a holiday meal.
Air Fryer Duck Recipe (super crispy skin!)
This air fryer duck is tender, flavorful, and incredibly juicy! Whole roasted duck is ready in an hour and it looks wonderful on any dinner table!
Instant Pot Duck
The perfect roasted duck for holiday! Easy Instant Pot Duck recipe with pictures, cooking tips, serving ideas and a recipe video.
Pan Seared Duck Breast - Easy Duck Breast Recipe with Cranberry Sauce
This pan seared duck breast recipe comes together so easily with just a few simple ingredients in a hot skillet on the stove-top.
Cassoulet Recipe
This traditional French Cassoulet Recipe is a hearty, delicious, meaty stew filled with duck, pork, sausage, and beans slowly cooked in a rich and flavorful tomato broth. Perfect with a loaf of crusty bread.
Roasted Frozen Duck
How to cook a frozen duck whole perfectly is here! Roasted in the oven with tender meat and crispy duck skin on the outside, it’s a treat.
Pan Fried Duck Breast - Easy French Recipe
Pan Fried Duck Breast is one of the easiest French recipes you’ll find. Best served with orange sauce, greens & dauphinoise potatoes.
Sous Vide Duck Confit
This sous vide duck confit takes minimal effort to prepare while being cooked low and slow, resulting in fork-tender texture with crispy skin.
Slow Cooker Duck Breast Recipe
Making slow cooker duck breast is easier than you think! With simple ingredients and quick prep, you get a delicious dinner without any fuss.
The BEST Honey Roast Duck Recipe
Honey Roast Duck has crispy skin and tender meat. It’s a beautiful main dish for the holidays but is easy enough for any special occasion.
Easy Smoked Duck Breast
This easy Smoked Duck Breast combines tender duck with a tasty dry rub that’s then smoked on a pellet grill to impart amazing smoke flavor and aroma, while keeping the meat succulent and moist.
Blood Orange and Thyme Glazed Duck Breast
This Blood Orange and Thyme Glazed Duck Breast is the perfect date night meal and tastes like a fine-dining restaurant dish! Check it out!
Roasted Duck Legs with Black Pepper Sauce
These exquisite roasted duck legs with black pepper sauce are great for either daily or special meals. They can be put on both Asian and Western dinner tables.
Slow-Roasted Duck with Sweet + Sour Sauce
This slow-roasted duck is an easy, low-effort whole duck recipe. The bird is slow cooked for about 4 hours until tender, and served with an easy homemade sweet and sour sauce.
Grilled Duck {with Orange Sauce}
Grilled Duck with Orange Sauce is a delectable dinner to serve for holiday meals, special occasions or for entertaining guests.
Slow Roast Duck Legs with Balsamic Gravy
Slow roast duck legs, with perfectly golden crispy skin, soft and moist meat, and a delicious and simple silky balsamic gravy.
Oven Roasted Crispy Whole Duck & Orange Maple Glaze
Make the perfect oven roasted crispy whole duck with a delicious figgy orange maple glaze. This recipe breaks it all down step-by-step.
Roasted Duck Breast with Ginger-Rum Sauce
A recipe for roasted duck breast with ginger-rum sauce. The breast is tender and juicy while the sweet-savory sauce pairs well with the rich duck breast.
Slow Cooker Duck Confit with Cherry Sauce
Slow Cooker Duck Confit with Cherry Sauce is inspired by our favourite sitcom “Friends”! Very few ingredients, all the flavour!
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