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The Dish on Easter Dining’s Trendiest Ingredient: Duck Breast

If you are planning a festive family gathering this Easter holiday and are wanting to serve something besides a traditional baked ham or brunch breakfast casserole, consider adding duck breast to your menu.

04/14/2022

Incorporating Duck Breast Into Your Everyday Recipes

If you are tired of turning to the same dishes again and again to feed your family, consider using duck breast in recipes that call for beef, pork or chicken. Duck breast is a delicious and nutritious alternative to these proteins.

04/12/2022

Italy Duck & Wine Pairing Guide

Explore Italian recipes featuring delicious traditional ingredients paired with fantastic Italian wines.

04/11/2022

A Beginner’s Guide to Standout Recipes: How to Cook Duck Legs

Duck legs are a wonderful option for any meal — from small family dinners to large friendly gatherings. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to pair with a variety of cuisines, duck legs are a perfect main entrée for beginning cooks and seasoned chefs alike.

04/05/2022

Spain Duck & Wine Pairing Guide

Explore classic recipes from Spain with a Duck twist paired with the best of Spain's wines.

04/05/2022

Outstanding Easter Side Dishes

Holidays are a wonderful opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends. As you prepare your Easter menu, consider using duck fat or duck stock to enhance the flavor of standard side dishes you serve along with your holiday duck or ham.

03/31/2022

Is Grass-Fed Meat Really the Better Protein Choice?

At Maple Leaf Farms we fully appreciate that producing safe, nutritious duck in socially responsible manner is a complex balancing act. Not only do we need to focus on taking good care of our animals and the environment, but we also strive to care for our people and our communities.

03/28/2022

How To Cook a Whole Duck with Confidence

Whole duck is a great option for home cooks at all skill levels, but consumers who have never prepared it are often intimidated by the prospect of fixing it the first time. With the right cooking techniques and recipes, anyone can prepare a delicious whole duck in the comfort of their kitchen.

03/23/2022

10 Duck Leg Recipes That Everyone Loves

Because duck leg meat offers a rich flavor that blends well with a variety of cuisines, you can use it in any number of dishes. Feel free to substitute it for chicken or red meat in your favorite recipes or peruse our broad collection of duck leg recipes for inspiration.

03/17/2022