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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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Why Duck Breast?
There are many great reasons for choosing duck breast for your next dinner or special occasion. It is healthy, versatile and it tastes amazing.
Duck Breast Bracket Tournament: Meet the Players
16 Recipes, 4 rounds, only 1 winner. Who will take home the 2023 Duck Breast Recipe Bracket Challenge Crown? VOTE NOW.
Duck vs. Chicken – Which is better for you?
Four Nutrition Facts You Should Know. Chicken is often a go-to protein for consumers, but some people eat it so often it gets boring. If you want to maintain a healthful diet but indulge your taste buds with a richer eating experience, try duck.
5 Romantic Duck Dinner Ideas
Want to avoid the hassle of dining out this Valentine’s Day? Why not try showcasing your cooking skills by making a special dinner at home. Whether you are a seasoned chef or want to stick with something simple and classic, Maple Leaf Farms has some romantic dinner ideas that will help you impress your sweetheart.
"Big Game" Duck Wing Guide
Though your first thought may be to turn to chicken wings when searching for recipes to serve to your guests, you should change up your game plan by fixing duck wings.
Duck Fat - Why Chefs Call It Liquid Gold
Duck fat lends a rich flavor and wonderful texture to any food you choose to prepare with it. That’s why chefs use it in place of other animal fats and cooking oils to roast vegetables, fry potatoes, create sauces or even make pastries.
Peking vs. Pekin Duck: What is the Difference?
Peking Duck should not be confused with Pekin ducks. Recipes for Peking Duck—note the “g” on the end of the name—call for cooks to utilize a Pekin duck—notice the absence of a “g” at the end of the name. Pekin duck is the world’s most popular breed of meat duck.
Duck: Sustainable, Nutritious & Delicious
Through our sustainability team and Trident Stewardship Program we invest in programs and systems to improve our operations that are ethically grounded, scientifically verified and economically viable.
Duck Recipes With & Without Skin
Healthy, Healthier & Healthiest Duck Breast Options. Although duck often gets a bad rap for being high fat and a hard to fit into a healthy diet, that is simply not the case.
