Roast duck recipes

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

A classic, hugely popular recipe from France - one you can make time and time again and it just gets better

This rich, fruity recipe has just two ingredients - don't be put off by the cooking time, it's mostly walk-away time

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

A restaurant-quality dish by Gordon Ramsay made using easily found ingredients

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

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

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

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

Treat yourself to duck for dinner, roasted with shallots and sweet clementines. Leave the duck to chill overnight with a salt rub for crisp, golden skin

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

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.

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

A classic recipe for honeyed Peking duck, serve with Chinese pancakes, spring onions and hoisin sauce for a mouthwatering main course

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

Duck is a great choice for a special festive meal for two

Cover your duck legs with sea salt and leave for 24 hours to infuse before rinsing and roasting for a crisp finish

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

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