DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS
confit made with 4 duck wings and 4 duck legs with thighs attached

1/4 cup duck fat plus additional for sealing

freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS
Shred the duck meat, discarding the skin and bones. Place the shredded meat in a food processor and add 1 tablespoon of duck fat. Pulse the machine and add enough [...]

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional sitting time.

Makes about 2 cups.

INGREDIENTS
two 1/2-pound whole smoked rainbow trout, boned and head, tail, and skin discarded

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter at room temperature

2 [...]

(Spiced Duck Spread with Green peppercorns)

Makes about 4 cups.

INGREDIENTS
a 4 1/2- to 5-pound duck, quartered

1/2 pound fatback, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 1/2 cups dry white wine

2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh gingerroot

1 tablespoon coarse salt

1 teaspoon minced garlic

a 1 [...]

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Makes abut 4 cups.

INGREDIENTS
3 cups water

1 pound skinless fresh salmon fillet

1 pound smoked salmon, chopped fine

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

3 shallots, minced

1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

2 tablespoons fresh [...]

Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 5 hr

Makes enough for 36 hors d’oeuvres.

INGREDIENTS
1(5- to 5 1/2-lb)pekin duck (sometimes called long island duck), including neck
2tablespoons armagnac or cognac
2cups plus 2 tablespoons water
3medium shallots, sliced
2garlic cloves, [...]