I usually fry the vegetables and duck breasts in lard or melted goose (or chicken) fat but you can use vegetable or olive oil. For the herbs I use a couple of sage leaves, a little thyme, Thai basil, tarragon and oregano. The finished duck was juicy, tender and had a light smoke flavor from the bacon.
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Chicken Tajine with Pumpkin and Dried Fruits
Slow Cooker Chicken Breast in Asian Marinade
Slow cooking allows flavors to steep and blend together... as well as make your job easier! It circulates heat and liquid so food stays moist without overcooking. This recipe is a great idea for dinner or a big party with your family and friends. The holidays are all about hanging out with family, and your slow cooker...
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Whole Chicken in Crockpot
I am always looking for new crockpot recipes. This time I cooked a whole chicken which turned out juicy, tender and flavorful. The meat easily came off the bones and all you need to do is put the chicken in the crockpot and cover with spices, turn on the crockpot and wait. Serve the chicken with rice, mashed...
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Chicken Piccata with Pasta
Chicken Piccata is a classic Italian dish: chicken breast cutlets, dredged in flour, browned, and served with a sauce of butter, lemon juice, capers, and either chicken stock or white wine. Sometimes I use a breadcrumbs with the addition of Italian herbs for the chicken instead of flour, it adds more flavor to the...
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Duck in Spices with Vegetables
Simple, easy recipe for a flavorful and delicious duck. You can marinate the duck in the refrigerator overnight. I also added 'allspice' to the duck for more flavor and taste. By the way, don't throw away duck fat after roasting the duck, just pour it into a jar, cover and leave in the fridge or freezer. You can fry...
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Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata are chicken breast cutlets coated in flour, fried and served with a sauce of butter, lemon juice, white wine or broth and capers. Simple ingredients, but the result are great, delicious, and tasty! Serve with pasta and a glass of white wine.
Like most Italian dishes, a few simple ingredients can be morphed into a fabulous...
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Duck Breast with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Choose the jam for the sauce depending on your taste, usually orange or cranberry jam compliments duck well but you can also try raspberry or cherry. If the sauce is too acidic, add a little honey....
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Chicken Salad with Grapes
Who knew grapes, chicken and mayonnaise went so well together? One of our favorite summer light salads, so tasty and easy to prepare. Plus you even can make it a day ahead of time which makes it perfect for a picnic or your party....
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Chicken with Tarragon Sauce and Bell Pepper
Sweet and slightly spicy bell pepper with tender juicy chicken and cream sauce. The perfect addition to mashed potato, just pour the cream sauce over the mashed potato....
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