Sweet Jalapeno Grilled Duck

grilled duck

Don’t let the number of peppers scare you. The cooked marinated duck will be milder than you might think. If you want to lower the heat factor, avoid the top part of the pepper, the area closest to the stem  where the heat is more concentrated.

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Venison with Cranberry Sweet and Sour Sauce

Cooking with cranberries during the holiday season makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Cranberries are a decent source of vitamin C and potassium. They are supposedly good for blood circulation, digestive system, urinary tract and the complexion, although I wouldn’t recommend rubbing them over your face. I like them because they taste and…

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Duck Breasts with Apple Brandy Sauce

sliced duck breast with apples

By request from Sacramento’s own Dave Meegan, America’s premier game hog. Dave and I enjoyed this spur-of-the moment duck dish along with a great bottle from Michael David Winery. My memory is a little fuzzy, as was my tongue the next morning, but I think it went something like this…

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Duck Breasts with Balsamic Berry Sauce

When you want to feel all fancy for your meal, but don’t have time, make this. You will look like you just attended a cooking class all weekend and they won’t know any different. Make sure you watch how long you sear your duck breast – medium to medium rare is ideal.

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