Duck & Game Birds

A French tradition born of necessity that, over the years, has been transformed into something that seems far, far more indulgent than putting to use leftovers.

• (1)
• 1 H
• 3 H, 30 M
• 2

A dreamy, creamy riff on the classic arroz de pato, this dish call in flavor favors from duck, cured ham, spicy sausage, and tangy oranges.

• (3)
• 1 H, 30 M
• 2 H, 45 M
• 11

Our testers are smitten with these hoisin-glazed duck shanks—yes, duck shanks—that are gonna astonish you at just how sophisticated they taste yet how simple they are to make.

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• 2 H
• 1 D, 4 H
• 0

This is essentially orange-glazed duck with the crispiest skin you’ve ever experienced. Surprisingly straightforward to make. And even easier to accept the accolades for afterward.

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• 2 H, 15 M
• 2 D, 4 H
• 2

When it’s Thanksgiving for just a few of you, your response is game hens with a sweetly tart and pleasingly peppery glaze and a lovely little pine nut bread stuffing. Makes just enough.

• (2)
• 1 H
• 2 H, 30 M
• 6

An elegant and easy riff on steak au poivre that’s made with duck breast rubbed with garlic and peppercorns and cooked to a magnificently rosy medium-rare.

• (1)
• 30 M
• 1 H, 40 M
• 4

Jambalaya get a new look with this recipe. Duck breasts are grilled then added to the pot along with rice, ham, onions, and bell peppers. Hot and spicy.

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• 1 H, 20 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 0

This luxe little number with a pan sauce reduction of late-harvest Chardonnay is best reserved for when you truly, madly, deeply love your guests.

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• 45 M
• 45 M
• 6

Truly impressive and a heck of a lot less fussy than it looks. Tastes pretty darn phenomenal, too. Sign us up.

• (2)
• 1 H
• 2 H, 10 M
• 10

Imbued with the intoxicating fragrance of lychee, black tea, star anise, cardamom, and cinnamon, this duck’s got no room left for the quack.

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• 25 M
• 1 H
• 0