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Peking Duck - Why It's a Melt-in-Your-Mouth Classic
Peking Duck is a renowned Chinese roast duck dish that dates as far back as 400 AD. One of the most symbolic dishes of Chinese cuisine, it gained prominence as a staple on 13th century imperial menus of several royal dynasties several hundred years ago.
Shopping for Duck Breast? These are Tips You Need to Know
Duck breast is very versatile, making it very popular among chefs and home cooks who are looking to bring variety to favorite recipes. From pasta to salads and more, duck’s rich flavor and red meat texture make it a great addition to any number of dishes.
Five Essential Sauces For Duck Breast: A Beginners Guide
Looking for a simple way to add variety to your duck dishes? Try adding a sauce.  Duck’s unique flavor—poultry with a red meat punch—lends itself to a wide array of flavors and cuisines. And one of the easiest ways to dress up a duck dish with minimal effort is to add a sauce.
Cook a Whole Duck: Recipes That Will Delight Your Guests
Whole duck is often associated with special occasions or formal dinners. But it doesn’t have to be. Duck is the perfect protein for any time you are entertaining, whether it is a holiday meal or a casual get-together with friends.
Whole Roast Duck: Tips from Culinary Pros
Don’t be intimidated if you have never prepared a whole duck. Although some home cooks mistakenly believe it is more difficult to prepare than other whole birds, cooking a whole duck is an easy kitchen skill to master. At Maple Leaf Farms, we get to work with some of the best chefs in the world. Here are some of their top tips for preparing whole duck at home.
Unlock the Potential of Roasted Duck Legs
While most home cooks gravitate to duck breast when they want to prepare duck, there’s another cut you should turn to if you want to unlock the full potential of duck: duck legs.
Understanding Barn Raised Poultry and Ethical Agriculture
There are a lot of different claims made on poultry packaging, making it difficult for conscientious consumers to understand what you are purchasing sometimes. To help you break through some of the misconceptions and misinformation that is out there, here is an explanation of the most common labeling claims you may see on poultry products.
5 Health Benefits of Duck Meat
To spice up your diet and rescue your taste buds, try duck. Although duck meat often gets a bad rap for being high-fat or unhealthy, closer examination of duck’s nutritional value shows it is packed with health benefits that make it a great addition to your weekly meal plans.
Whole Duck Recipes to Make Year-Round
Whole duck is not just for the holidays, and we’ve got the recipes to prove it! With whole ducks being easy to find year-round in supermarkets and online, think past the customary roast duck holiday meal and explore your creative side with recipes perfect for serving whole duck at any time of year.
