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Learn all about duck on our blog from duck meat and its health benefits to trying new recipes and learning about the farm to fork process.
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French Duck Breast Recipes
Many delicious duck breast recipes originated in France, and we are happy to share some of our favorites here!
Move Over Thanksgiving Turkey, Whole Duck is Taking The Stage this Season
It's the time of year to create a holiday menu your entire family is going to love. And one simple solution is to switch it up with duck as your main dish this year!
Thanksgiving Trends 2022: Whole Roast Duck For The Holidays
If you are looking for an alternative to a Thanksgiving turkey, try Maple Leaf Farms duck! With delicious flavor and versatile appeal, duck is a great choice for your Thanksgiving bird.
Unique Holiday Recipes
It is officially holiday season! With many different celebrations and events coming up in the next few months, it can be difficult to find unique recipes for every occasion. If you are looking to change up your Thanksgiving dinner or need fun appetizers for your New Year's party, look to duck for a fun and fresh take on traditional recipes.
Duck Breeds + Different Meats
Part of what makes Maple Leaf Farms such a trusted source for duck meat is how we raise our ducks. We offer a transparent view of the care and attention to quality that we put into every step of our Farm to Fork process so consumers can feel confident in purchasing our products.
What in the World IS Confit Duck Leg? All You Need To Know About This Traditional French Slow Cooked Recipe
If you are looking for a delicious and classic duck recipe, look no further than Duck Confit. Developed in the 1600s in France, this dish has been a favorite for centuries because of the tender, flavorful meat that results from this cooking method.
Insta-Worthy Duck Charcuterie & Wine Pairings
With the ever-growing popularity of charcuterie boards, there are many different selections you can make to create a board your guests are going to love. Boards can range from cheese only to meats only, but most have a mix of both along with fruit or seasonal spreads for a flavorful experience.
Non-Traditional Duck Confit Recipes
Search the term “traditional duck dish” and you will no doubt find a reference to Duck Confit, or confit de canard as the French call it. With origins in Gascony, duck confit is a centuries-old technique that involves slowly cooking duck in its own fat yielding extremely tender, flavorful meat.
Ethical Eating Starts with Sustainable Meat Options
There are many points to ponder when evaluating the ethics of different food choices. Like many aspects of our lives, food production has varying degrees of environmental impact because of the water and other natural resources it requires.
