Duck Breast with Potato Dauphinoise and a Redcurrant and Dijon Sauce

Duck breast is one of those rare items, in that it's an incredible comfort food, but at the same time it definitely feels like a little bit of luxury. This recipe pairs it with the classic French Dauphinoise, and then one of the easiest sauces you'll ever make. Duck Breast with Potato Dauphinoise and a redcurrant and Dijon Sauce Juicy duck breast, classic potato gratin, and a zingy sauce that takes everything to another level 4 large duck breasts1 kg maris piper or similar potato (peeled, thinly sliced)2 cloves garlic (peeled and finely chopped)500 ml whole milk400 ml double cream1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg100 g unsalted butter (sliced)1 sprig rosemary1 sprig thyme2 cloves garlic (peeled)200 ml white wine4 tsp redcurrant jelly2 tsp…

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Winter Warming Cassoulet

Winter Warming Cassoulet

There are few dishes that touch the soul in quite the way that Cassoulet does. A rich, slow cooked casserole of pork, duck, sausage and beans originating in southern France, there's no better way to chase away the cold than to get this in the oven, sit back with the tipple of your choice, and await for this bubbling vat of beans and meat to be ready. Cassoulet A deceptively simple dish, this hearty and warming dish is an autumnal classic Large casserole dishOven 2 400g tinned cannellini beans1 medium ham hock (skin on)500 g pork belly4 Cumberland sausages100 g streaky bacon (chopped)2 confit duck legs (with fat (or chicken thighs for a lighter dish))2 medium onions (peeled, roughly chopped)1 head garlic…

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