This easy yet impressive recipe makes a stylish main course for a special occasion

It's almost impossible to overcook duck legs - so try this rich, slow-roasted dish

Buying ready-prepared duck confit makes this luxurious meal for two really simple. Try it served with mashed potatoes and watercress

Try roast duck as an easy alternative to the usual turkey dinner on Christmas Day. A sticky Seville orange and marmalade glaze makes it even more festive

Make a minimalist version of cassoulet by slow-roasting duck legs with white beans and carrots. It's a dish that's big on flavour but with few ingredients

The sweet syrup brings out the intense flavour of the duck beautifully in this dinner party winner

This slow-cooked duck salad makes a great centrepiece for entertaining – dinner party guests will love the range of textures and flavours

John Torode's whole crispy duck with maltose marinade makes for an impressive centrepiece. The cavity is stuffed with star anise, spring onion and ginger.

Tender duck breasts with subtle Chinese spice, finished with a ginger-infused oriental gravy

Christmas dinner for two? Forget having to carve a whole duck and enjoy this meltingly soft, crispy skinned leg and breast meat version instead

Follow Gordon's steps for a sensational roast duck dinner, perfect for entertaining

If you're making Christmas lunch or dinner for a small group of people, Curtis Stone's duck is just right – it's full of flavour and so much easier to cook than a big bird

Set out all the elements of this classic Chinese recipe on the table and let your guests help themselves

If you're looking for an alternative Sunday roast, try this roast spiced duck served with plums. It's the perfect balance of savoury, sweet and sour

Serve up a Turkish-inspired feast with this roast duck taking centre stage for the main course. The sour pomegranate onion coating gives the duck a wonderful flavour

Enjoy this coriander-crusted duck with sweet roasted plums and pak choi as part of a summer menu. It's quick and easy, and you won’t need to find any special ingredients in the shops

This hearty French classic combines meltingly tender meat with crispy skin, and can be made well in advance - perfect for dinner parties

A delicious way to cook duck which is well worth the wait

This foolproof recipe will ensure even first timers get crispy skins and fluffy insides. Make sure your roast potatoes are perfect for Sunday lunch or even Christmas dinner

The sour element in this recipe really cuts through the rich duck meat and cashews

Bake a satisfying vegetarian loaf with lentils, chestnut mushrooms and cheese to go with all the classic roast dinner trimmings.

Dumplings and puffs like this represent nuggets of gold - perfect for celebrating Chinese New Year

This spectacular Easter main is a twist on duck à l’orange, seasoned with hot cross bun spices, and served alongside a salad filled with raisins

Slightly sweet with added richness from the coconut milk, this simple vegan curry is a winner. It's also freezable if you need a quick midweek fix

Cinnamon adds complexity to this slow-cooked pasta sauce, which goes perfectly with large tubular paccheri pasta, or ribbons of pappardelle

This warming vegetarian chilli is a low-fat, healthy option that packs in the veggies and flavour. Serve with Tabasco sauce, soured cream or yogurt

Substituting half your pasta for swede ribbons and the breast of the duck rather than the leg makes this a leaner, but equally delicious, ragu

This silky smooth, super versatile vegetarian soup is perfect for a dinner party starter, everyday dinner or warming lunch. Plus it's two of your five-a-day

Make our easy veggie lasagne using just a handful of ingredients. This classic Italian-style pasta bake is sure to become a family favourite

For an easy side dish to complement a spring roast, just cook this recipe without the salmon