Next time you find yourself in the kitchen with a baguette, a little duck fat or hazelnut oil and some lettuce, reach for an apple or a pear. Toast and oil the bread, grate the fruit, salt them and ...

Note: This recipe from “Simply French,” Patricia Wells’ book with three-star French chef Joel Robuchon, is a good example of the attention to detail that makes a truly great cook. It’s a small thing, ...

This mouth-watering duck breast recipe is courtesy of Fran Wescott. Dry the duck breasts again (if they are sweating or if the salt drew out any moisture). Using 2 large cast iron pans, put the ...

October 23, 2008 — -- Serving duck is a delicious alternative to steak or chicken—and much easier than you may think. James Beard House featured chef Alexandra Guarnaschelli of NYC's Butter ...

Roast the duck breast skin side down for 12 minutes on 375 until girl and skin is golden brown. Halve and seed butternut squash then skin side up roast at 375 for 30 mins or until tender. peel skin ...