Al Fresco Recipes

Summer’s here, and it’s the perfect time to take your meals outside. Make the most of it with our easy, flavourful duck recipes designed for al fresco dining, simple to cook, great to share, and even better enjoyed in the sun.

Duck Burgers with Chilli Jam

Our popular Duck Burgers are back in this recipe with a jammy kick!
Duck burgers available in Lidl stores from 14th - 20th July 2025 and going into Aldi stores from 24th July 2025

Duck Breast Salad with Balsamic Cherries

This is an easy duck breast salad recipe that's great with fresh summer cherries or eat all year-round using cherries from the freezer.

Aromatic Duck Noodles

A perfect, simple, midweek stir fry recipe making the most of the prepared Aromatic Crispy Duck with Hoisin Sauce.

Korean BBQ Duck Skewers

A quick and easy marinade to make the perfect BBQ treat. The sweet and spicy Korean flavours make this a great way to impress your friends and family.

Duck Barbacoa Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Barbacoa is a traditional method of slow cooking meat with chipotle for Mexican Tacos. This is our version made with Gressingham Duck Legs and garnished with pineapple salsa. Either slow cook in the oven or prepare for the slow cooker.

Honey & Soy Marinade for Duck

A quick and simple honey and soy marinade for duck, this recipe is great for duck breast and whole duck too.

Five-Spice Duck Leg & Asian Slaw A perfect summer recipe for enjoying outdoors in the sunshine.
Beer Can Duck This is a really fun BBQ duck recipe that is sure to be a talking point at your summer party!
Bourbon BBQ Wings with Sweet Potato Fries

This delicious BBQ sharing platter is the perfect option to impress family and friends.

Oriental Duck Salad A zingy Oriental duck salad makes a fantastic alternative to more traditional duck dishes.
Duck Breast Burger & Fries

This delicious duck recipe is an interesting twist on the traditional burger. Perfect for summer dining.

Shredded Duck & Peach Salad A delicious summer salad perfect for al fresco dining in the sunshine. Enjoy with a glass of chilled rose!
Duck Fillet & Pomegranate Salad

Enjoy as a wonderful starter for a special meal or on its own for a light lunch.

Lemongrass Duck Skewers with Mint Yoghurt This dish is simple to make. Serve it at your summer party or barbeque.
Orange & Chilli Duck Wings

These Orange and Chilli Duck Wings make a remarkable sharing platter. (Serves 6-8)

Piri Piri Spatchcock Duck & Cumin Potatoes This recipe is perfect for al fresco dining and can be finished off on the barbecue.
Piri Piri Spatchcock Poussin

This Piri Piri spatchcock poussin recipe is perfect for summer al fresco dining.

BBQ Pulled Duck This is a delicious twist on pulled pork using a Tennessee rub recipe. Serve with corn bread and slaw.
BBQ Spatchcock Poussin

Packed with zingy flavours, our Salt and Pepper Spatchcock Poussin is perfect for BBQs. Enjoy alongside your favourite salad.

Sweet Chilli Marinade for Duck

Paint on this sweet chilli marinade before and during cooking your duck on the BBQ, perfect for al fresco dining.

Duck Salad with Plums & Redcurrants Serve our duck salad with herby new potatoes. This is easy to prepare and a great lunch dish for sharing!
Duck and avocado salad with miso dressing

A summer salad, perfect for warmer evenings or casual lunches.

Duck caesar salad

A Gressingham twist on a classic salad recipe

Moroccan Duck Salad This wonderful salad benefits from the sweet smoky flavours of the rose harissa.
Vietnamese Table Salad with Roast Poussin This sharing dish is popular, easy to pull together and healthy.
Duck Paella This recipe combines the tapas classic of honey and wine-fried duck with the famous Spanish rice dish.
Summer Roast Duck Crown A very easy cut of duck to roast and carve for a summer lunch. Serve with potato wedges and salad.
Orange and Chilli Poussin The citrus and spice in this supper recipe is always popular. Serve it with simple buttered vegetables or on top of an Asian slaw with steamed rice.
Duck Liver and Smoked Bacon Salad with Raspberry Balsamic Dressing

Duck Liver and Smoked Bacon Salad with Raspberry Balsamic Dressing

Air fryer duck burgers

Our guide for cooking duck burgers in the air fryer.

Crispy fried poussin with blue cheese sauce

Crispy fried chicken the Gressingham way. Served with a creamy blue cheese dressing

Duck Burgers with Sweet Potato Wedges & Slaw

You can't beat a burger in the summer months. Try our delicious duck version packed with mayo, lettuce and gherkins.

Five-Spice & Honey Duck Satay Skewers These Asian-inspired duck canapés are ideal for al fresco dining.
Roast Duck Breast Salad This salad brings together a wonderful combination of textures and flavours.
Thai Duck salad with lime, chilli and garlic dressing Thai beef salad is a classic, and using duck instead is just as tasty.

Fresh Duck Delicious.
Quick. Easy.

Why not treat the family to a whole duck roast? Duck tastes wonderful and is one of the healthier meats you can choose.