Merry or Sad Christmas

[RW]

Glad you made it home safely, RW  Merry Christmas!  ac_drinks

Thanks Annie!  Merry Christmas to you as well.  I hope it is a happy one on your end as well :)   acc_hugz

[Gary Oak]

Glad you made it home safely, RW  Merry Christmas!  ac_drinks

Thanks Annie!  Merry Christmas to you as well.  I hope it is a happy one on your end as well :)   acc_hugz

If you want to give your kids a great Christmas, you should give them an IOU for the epic, illustrious novel The Tartan Dragon.

[RW]

That would ruin their Christmas.

[cc]

lol @ dead horse flogger Gary

[keeper]

That would ruin their Christmas.

Look at them lips - Them both yours RW?  ac_tongue

[Anonymous]

That would ruin their Christmas.

They would have the satisfaction though of knowing they helped Oak earn a commission. That just has to brighten their day. ac_razz

[RW]

That would ruin their Christmas.

Look at them lips - Them both yours RW?  ac_tongue

They actually belong to my sister. :)

[RW]

That would ruin their Christmas.

They would have the satisfaction though of knowing they helped Oak earn a commission. That just has to brighten their day. ac_razz

That has to be one of the most poorly written books I have read in my entire life.  I swear, my kid wrote a story about a Christmas corn dog when he was in Grade 1 and was more riveting than the Tartan Dragon.

[@realAzhyaAryola]

How do Turkish figs figure into the meal?

I think it will go well with the duck after it has roasted along with the juices from the duck. I followed a recipe, Shen, and I will share it here.

[@realAzhyaAryola]

Shen, this is the photo that went with the recipe I was following in Bon Appetit. It shows two ducks and the figs and Yukon Gold potatoes arranged around the ducks. I made this but just with one duck and the Yukon Gold potatoes. I could not find the figs. I have one more place to check out, the International Market.



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http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/roast-ducks-with-potatoes-figs-and-rosemary">http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/roast- ... d-rosemary">http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/roast-ducks-with-potatoes-figs-and-rosemary



Preparation



Preheat oven to 425°. Set ducks, breast side down, on a work surface and score fatty areas along backs and thighs with a paring knife, being careful not to cut into flesh. Turn over and score fat, concentrating mainly on breasts but extending to tops of legs. Poke a few holes around extra-fatty areas of cavity.



Stuff ducks with onions and all but 4 sprigs rosemary; season generously with salt and pepper (much of the seasoning will melt away as the fat renders).



Place ducks, breast side down, in a large roasting pan; pour in ½ cup water. Roast, rotating pan occasionally, until duck fat starts to render, water is evaporated, and skin is golden brown, about 40 minutes. Remove pan from oven and transfer ducks to a platter or baking dish. Carefully pour rendered fat into a heatproof measuring cup.



Toss potatoes and ¼ cup duck fat in roasting pan (save remaining fat for another use); season with salt and pepper. Scoot potatoes to perimeter and return ducks to pan, breast side up. Roast until potatoes and dark meat are tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted into breasts registers 155°, 50–60 minutes. Transfer ducks to a cutting board; let rest at least 10 minutes before carving.



Meanwhile, add figs and remaining 4 rosemary sprigs to pan; toss well. Roast until figs are soft and juicy, 5–8 minutes. Serve duck with figs and potatoes.

[Anonymous]

Shen, this is the photo that went with the recipe I was following in Bon Appetit. It shows two ducks and the figs and Yukon Gold potatoes arranged around the ducks. I made this but just with one duck and the Yukon Gold potatoes. I could not find the figs. I have one more place to check out, the International Market.



http://www.bonappetit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/roast-ducks-with-potatoes-figs-and-rosemary-940x600.jpg">



http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/roast-ducks-with-potatoes-figs-and-rosemary">http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/roast- ... d-rosemary">http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/roast-ducks-with-potatoes-figs-and-rosemary



Preparation



Preheat oven to 425°. Set ducks, breast side down, on a work surface and score fatty areas along backs and thighs with a paring knife, being careful not to cut into flesh. Turn over and score fat, concentrating mainly on breasts but extending to tops of legs. Poke a few holes around extra-fatty areas of cavity.



Stuff ducks with onions and all but 4 sprigs rosemary; season generously with salt and pepper (much of the seasoning will melt away as the fat renders).



Place ducks, breast side down, in a large roasting pan; pour in ½ cup water. Roast, rotating pan occasionally, until duck fat starts to render, water is evaporated, and skin is golden brown, about 40 minutes. Remove pan from oven and transfer ducks to a platter or baking dish. Carefully pour rendered fat into a heatproof measuring cup.



Toss potatoes and ¼ cup duck fat in roasting pan (save remaining fat for another use); season with salt and pepper. Scoot potatoes to perimeter and return ducks to pan, breast side up. Roast until potatoes and dark meat are tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted into breasts registers 155°, 50–60 minutes. Transfer ducks to a cutting board; let rest at least 10 minutes before carving.



Meanwhile, add figs and remaining 4 rosemary sprigs to pan; toss well. Roast until figs are soft and juicy, 5–8 minutes. Serve duck with figs and potatoes.

Does that ever look delicious.

[Anonymous]

That would ruin their Christmas.

They would have the satisfaction though of knowing they helped Oak earn a commission. That just has to brighten their day. ac_razz

That has to be one of the most poorly written books I have read in my entire life.  I swear, my kid wrote a story about a Christmas corn dog when he was in Grade 1 and was more riveting than the Tartan Dragon.

Oh, what a cute avatar Real Woman.

 ac_biggrin