The pros, the cons, and the how-to for classic and not-so-classic duck confit. I'm not the type of cook who thinks traditional, time-consuming cooking techniques are inherently better than quicker ...

Also pour in the balsamic vinegar (16), cover with the lid (17), and cook for 10 minutes (18). Take the duck legs out of the ...

For the sweet potato and lentils, blitz the parsley, roast garlic and spring onion ... avocado mash and duck confit in small bowls. Allow people to construct the tostadas using the fried tortillas ...

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the duck legs and cook over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and heated through, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate to ...

Duck breasts can be quickly pan-fried or grilled. Duck legs can be roasted like chicken legs, or roasted in duck fat, chilled and preserved in the fat as duck confit. FAQs about BBC Food ...

If you want to roast a wild bird you will need to "lard" the duck by wrapping it in fatty bacon, and baste it frequently while cooking. Farmed duck will have a generous layer of fat beneath the ...