People Magazine South Africa

Festive FEASTING

SO you’ve decked the halls with boughs of holly and fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la-ed yourself silly, but what about dinner?

Christmas decorations may look good enough to eat, but your guests aren’t going to settle for feasting on those. Out of ideas? Panic not - we’ve an array of dishes here that are bound to have your invitees singing your praises as well as the obligatory carols.

Honey-Glazed Duck With Rosemary-Roasted Grapes & Prosciutto-Wrapped Potato Wedges

MANY home cooks find the idea of roasting a duck intimidating, but this recipe makes it just as simple as roasting a chicken!

Serves 8 – 10 A LITTLE EFFORT 3 Hrs

INGREDIENTS

Prosciutto-Wrapped Potato Wedges

700g Parboiled potatoes, some cut into wedges and others cut out using a small star-shaped cookie cutter (optional)
Olive oil, to drizzle
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
140g Prosciutto, cut into strips

Duck

1 Medium (1.5 – 2kg) duck, fully defrosted if frozen1 Onion, peeled and quartered3 Cinnamon quills3 Star aniseA handful fresh thyme sprigs¼ Lemon4 Garlic cloves, peeled andA large knob of butter, softened

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