Entertaining Recipes

Looking for easy entertaining recipes that still impress your guests? We have a diverse selection of duck dishes to choose from whether it’s a classic confit or something with a contemporary twist.

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

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.

Aromatic Duck, Ginger & Hoi Sin Spring Rolls These duck spring rolls make a perfect starter or side dish at a dinner party.
Duck Carpaccio Carpaccio is a traditional Italian starter usually made with beef, but it works equally well with duck breast.
Thai Duck Curry This fiery dish makes full use of duck's rich flavour, calling on a number of spices to create a stunning curry.
Duck with Beetroot The combination of beetroot with rich duck makes a striking main course worth sharing.
Crispy duck wraps with cucumber, spring onions and hoisin sauce Delicious crispy duck pancakes; perfect for serving at parties as canapés.
Homemade whole crispy aromatic duck Create your own crispy duck with pancakes using our whole crispy aromatic duck recipe. Serve with cucumber and spring onions!
Hoisin and Soy Roasted Duck Platter A great sharing meal which goes well with Chinese pancakes, similar to Peking duck.
Duck Panang Curry Get creative with those leftovers from your Sunday roast with this aromatic red Thai curry.
Chilli con Canard A delicious twist on the classic chilli con carne, using shredded cooked duck legs instead of beef.
Duck Paella This recipe combines the tapas classic of honey and wine-fried duck with the famous Spanish rice dish.
Middle Eastern Shredded Duck Wraps This sort of meal is great for bringing everyone to the table and letting them customise flavours and textures.
Confit de Canard à la Salardaise This classic duck dish comes from south-western France and is best enjoyed with a dressed green salad.
Air Fryer Duck breast

Our guide for how to cook duck breasts in your air fryer. We recommend searing in the pan to begin with, then finishing in your air fryer.

Duck livers on toast with whisky cream sauce

Duck livers have never had it so good. In this Dominic Chapman recipe from Great British Chefs, the livers are coated in an incredible whisky cream sauce and placed on brioche bread.

ORANGE SCENTED DUCK LIVER PÂTÉ

A subtly orange scented duck liver pâté which pairs superbly with Christmas cranberry sauce. Recipe credit to Ceri Jones https://cerijoneschef.com/

Duck Liver and Smoked Bacon Salad with Raspberry Balsamic Dressing

Duck Liver and Smoked Bacon Salad with Raspberry Balsamic Dressing

Air fry Bistro Duck breasts in plum sauce

Delicious duck breast in a traditional plum sauce.

Air Fry Whole crispy aromatic duck with pancakes and hoisin sauce

This fan-favourite has been made even easier with our helpful air fryer how-to guide!

Gressingham Duck Rillette A perfect starter dish, serve this duck rillette on crusty bread.
Hot smoked duck breast with chilli jam A warming rustic duck salad perfect for the last days of autumnal al fresco dining.
Duck Bourguignon

The perfect winter warmer, best made the day before so the duck legs can marinade overnight.

Crispy Duck Tacos with Plum Sauce

A street food style recipe from HelloFresh. Served with sesame wedges and pickled radishes.

Tea-smoked duck breast With beautiful and subtle layers, this is a great recipe for a dinner party.
Duck Jambalaya A duck and chorizo version of the one-pot Creole dish which usually features spicy sausage, chicken and pork.
Whole roast duck with truffle mushrooms and spiced red jus

The addition of truffle oil gives this dish a delightful indulgence

Duck breast with orange glaze, celeriac and sage gratin A classic dish made with thinly sliced vegetables.
Duck Diane

A Gressingham twist on a classic

Roast Squash Orzotto with Duck Breast The rich duck provides a savoury, meaty accompaniment to the sweet squash.
Duck casserole with tomato, olives and crusty bread A Mediterranean-inspired, warming and comforting winter dish. This duck casserole is a great family or entertaining dish.
Duck Pancakes with mango and ginger This recipe is a nice twist on Asian style shredded duck with a fruity glaze and chopped mango salad.
Aromatic Duck Bao A quick and easy School of Wok recipe, perfect for a mid-week taste of Asia.
Confit duck legs

This classic yet versatile duck dish is delicious any time of the year. Serve with Puy lentils and braised red cabbage.

Orange Salted Duck This Orange Salted Duck recipe is a perfect way to showcase your duck with simple but tasty ingredients.
Duck Breast Blinis with Beetroot

These flavoursome canapés add sophistication to finger food. 

Duck breast with rich cherry sauce The classic combination of duck and cherry! An elegant yet simple main course for a romantic supper.
Boozy Sauce for Duck A delicious boozy blackberry and port sauce that works perfectly with duck.
Chargrilled Duck Breast with Pickled Shiitake Mushrooms A wonderful, carb-free dinner – give it a go on a midweek evening.
Duck Confit

Discover how to make a mouthwatering duck confit. This classic yet versatile duck dish is fantastic any time of the year.

Duck Breast with Lavender This duck dish combines the diverse flavours of sweet potato, beetroot and lavender.

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.