Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Hold the duck by the neck and very quickly dunk the bird into the boiling water once or twice until the skin tightens. (Do not let the meat start to cook.) Allow the ...

In 1993 Virginia chef Craig Hartman asked his supplier for "baby greens," and was given tiny lettuce that he used in a salad. By coincidence, a restaurant magazine writer was in attendance, and an ...

1. Add all the ingredients into a small pot and bring to a boil. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. 2. Reduce to simmer and continue to stir until smooth and consistency resembles jam. Remove from ...

Discover a flavorful twist on classic roast duck with this Spice-Roasted Duck recipe from Top Chef star. Featuring a blend of ...

Smoked duck breast is an art form that, if executed properly, can create a succulent, smoked, and irresistible dish. In this article, I will guide you through making the perfect smoked duck breast, ...

When it comes to pairing side dishes with smoked duck, the right choices can elevate your meal considerably. Think about how sweet honey-glazed carrots complement the rich flavors, or how roasted ...

Tea smoking, a cooking technique used in China, bears no resemblance to smoking meats and fish in the Western world. For one thing, no wood chips are used; for another, the result is a very subtle ...

As soon as it's warm enough to fire up the grill, cookout season has begun. Turn on Wendy Rene's "Bar-B-Q" (the ultimate outdoor cooking song) and dig out that bag of woodchips. It's time to smoke ...

Just about every night this time of year, the most seductive smell breezes into my apartment like a taunt. Somewhere some neighbor has fired up a hardwood grill for dinner while I’m trapped with ...