Gourmet Greatrix

Many people are put off from eating duck breast because so often it is served with a thick layer of tough fat crowning each slice. However it is possible to cook duck breasts so that the meat remains medium rare to medium while still developing a non-fatty, beautifully crispy, and non-chewy skin. The secret is to score the skin and cook the breast slowly on its skin so that the fat has a chance to render, or melt out of the skin. Once the skin has lost much of its fat, it will not only shrink in size, but will then become crispy. Patience is indeed a virtue.

This is most delicious pizza dough I have ever tried. The secret of any good pizza is the the dough and this one is the perfect blend of chewy, tender, and crisp. The recipe yields enough dough for 6 individual pizzas, so I usually freeze dough in individual portions. They can be defrosted to make quick pizzas without all the time and effort of making dough every time. I also keep fresh Mozzarella sliced (separated with parchment) in the freezer with pesto and classic tomato sauce. That way whenever we feel like pizza, it's a quick and easy meal, without all the calories and expense of take out pizza. It’s also a lot tastier!