Duck!
December 30, 2010
So I cooked a duck for Christmas Eve. It’s both the first time I’ve cooked duck and the first time I’ve roasted a whole bird of any type.
I loosely followed this recipe (I roasted exactly as they suggested, but the glaze I made up as I went, mostly sugar, orange juice, and marmalade). It turned out pretty awesome, if I do say so myself.
Out of the Oven
Petunia even said that it was the best thing I’ve ever cooked, which I hope is not an indictment of my previous attempts at cooking.
On the Plate
In related news I need to come up with some new “standard side dishes”. Asparagus and mashed potatoes every time is getting a little old. I’m thinking carrot souffle and something with quinoa.
Nick out.
Curiouser and curiouser 
December 31, 2010 at 11:36 pm
g has a carrot souffle recipe you could try – but it’s more of a cross between a side and a dessert – kind of like a sweet potato.
January 1, 2011 at 4:42 am
I’d like to see it. I have a recipe that I’ve used once or twice and it’s come out okay. But not amazing or anything.
I am fully prepared for a desert-like side dish, this does not intimidate me.