Thanksgiving Turkey Porchetta Is Worth It in the End
Porchetta is perfect. Crackling crisp skin, self-basting pork roast and a magical mélange of fennel, pepper and lemon. It’s no surprise that at some point, someone thought to try and…
Deep-Fried Duck Necks Are Delightful
I buy my ducks from the Asian market down the street. Not only is it the most economical choice, but it’s the most fun option. These ducks come with the…
Don’t Just Roast Your Turkey, Roulade It
Photo: zoryanchik (Shutterstock) Wrestling a whole turkey body into a roasting pan (or rather, onto a wire rack), isn’t for everyone. Even I, a seasoned professional, have to steel myself…
What to Do Instead of Buying a Giant Thanksgiving Turkey
When buying the big bird for the big meal, aiming for 1 1/2 pounds of turkey (including bones and all in your calculations) will ensure you have enough for everyone,…
Go Ahead, Throw a Duck on the Grill
Photo: Claire Lower Duck has a reputation for being fussy, and I blame the French. I am sick of the French (way of preparing and cooking duck). All that talk…
Make the Pervert’s Magic Shell With Chocolate and Duck Fat
Photo: Claire Lower There are two distinct types of Claire Lower blogs: Those that contain normal, helpful, explainers and fun little tips (blogs you can send to your mom without…
Absolutely Do Not Cook This Goose
I suffer from Marty McFly syndrome. Someone says a thing can’t be done, and I’ve already checked out three books on how to do it by the time they’ve taken…
Actually, You Should Roast This Duck Instead of a Turkey
Photo: Amanda Blum The initial idea was breathtaking: We had grandiose visions of under-appreciated birds being cajoled up other under-appreciated birds’ back ends. We called it the Gooduckail: A quail,…