3 duck merlot Recipes

honey, kumquats , halved lengthwise and seeded, dry red wine , such as merlot, chicken stock or 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth, black jelly beans, celery root (quartered, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks ), idaho potato, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks, salt, cold unsalted butter, imported hazelnut oil, fresh ground pepper, muscovy duck breasts, with skin (about 1/2 lb each)

olive oil, shallots, peeled, fruity red wine ( zinfandel, merlot, pinot noir), chicken stock, dried figs (calimyrna or smyrna), stems removed, grated lemon zest, sugar, salt and freshly ground black pepper, duck breast halves with skin (about 1/2 lb each)