How to make Brownrigg Farm Confit Duck Leg on Pumpkin Purée, Roasted Beetroot and Port Sauce.
Duck Confit is one of the tastiest ways to prepare duck and actually a surprisingly easy dish to make. The secret is to cook it slowly letting the meat cook in its own juices.
Ingredients
Duck...
The Most Luxurious Christmas Treat….
6 – 8 Mince Pies
1Lr Calbourne Classic Vanilla Ice Cream
Let the Ice Cream soften, then crumble in mince pies and stir.
Freeze the Ice Cream in fun moulds for Xmas Shaped Desserts.
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