Mel B Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Seeing as someone has asked for advice about 'Turkey' on the motorhome thread and everyone thought he meant the bird I just want to clarify ... I DO mean the bird - I assume there isn't a country called Duck! I got a nice duck yesterday which was going cheap ... well it wasn't actually making any noise as it is dead :D but ... it was reduced to half price at the supermarket as it was out of date today. I've now bunged it into the freezer and am wondering the best way of cooking it for Christmas. The last time I did a duck it was a bit dry so I want to avoid it this time, anyone got any good recipes??? Oh, and whilst I'm at it, I got some rather nice looking cat fish fillets form the fishmonger on Saturday, never had it before but it was only £2.00 a kilo so I thought why not. It's supposed to be quite creamy and a bit like halibut (never had that though!) - anyone had it? Just trying to decide on the best was to cook it - it seems to be a little bit more solid in texture than cod so I was thinking of possibly grilling it with a nice tomato salsa and a bit of grated cheese melted on top but don't want to overpower it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Mel B - 2009-12-14 9:46 PM I've now bunged it into the freezer I know that cooking is not one of my strong points Mel but could you explain why you had to 'bung' the poor duck - was it leaking - or is there a finer point to Humberside Gastronomy - if that is not a contradiction in terms - that we mortals in normal UK are unaware of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 How did you manage to get a dry duck? they are usualy greesy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 colin - 2009-12-15 7:38 PM How did you manage to get a dry duck? they are usualy greesy. Stand it on a duckboard to let it all drain off I guess Colin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Ha, ha, full of comedians I see! :-D C'mon, lets have some sensible ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Mel B - 2009-12-15 8:16 PM Ha, ha, full of comedians I see! :-D C'mon, lets have some sensible ideas. When do ducks lay their eggs? At the quack of dawn. Well waddya expect from a bunch of quackpots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul- Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 A dry duck!....... It could have been a Muscovy, they don't have the fat layer of the domestic ducks, or it could have been a wild duck as in a mallard (on a diet) . The best way to cook the duck would be after the turkey & pork have come out of the oven. Then place the duck on a trivet in an oven proof dish, prick the duck all over with a fork to let the fat run out & keep the skin crispy. Its worth noting that if the duck stinks when the wrapper is removed this is because its out of date ;-) now for the cat fish, it gets its name because when cooked everyone gives it to the.... ... .....answerers on a postcard & addressed to Mel B :D Merry Christmas, Paul :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 You may mock, but when we run out of cod and haddock at least I'll know how to cook the 'alternative' fish properly ... and I wouldn't even let you have the scraps ... you can all bl**dy well starve. >:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Mel B - 2009-12-16 10:37 PM and I wouldn't even let you have the scraps ... you can all bl**dy well starve. >:-) It's nice to know that the spirit of goodwill in this season of goodwill is still alive and thriving! You would be most welcome to dine with us at any time Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 You're only after my duck! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 A man walked into a quiet bar. He carried three ducks, one in each hand and one under his left arm. He placed them one beside the other upon the bar. He then had a few drinks and chatted with the ducks, and with the bartender. The bartender was surprised, but experienced and had learned not to ask people about animals they bring into the bar, so he didn't mention the ducks. They chatted for about another 30 minutes before the man with the ducks had to go to the restroom. He left the ducks sat there on the bar and so the bartender was alone with the ducks. There was an awkward silence as they all looked at one another so the bartender decided to break the ice and try to make a little conversation. "Say, what's your name?" he asked the first duck. "Huey," replied the first duck. How's your day been, Huey?" "Great. Lovely day. Had a ball. Been in and out of puddles all day! What else could a duck want?" said the duck. "Oh, that's nice," said the bartender. "Then he said to the second duck, "Hi. And what's your name?" "Dewey," came the answer from duck number two." "So how's your day been, Dewey?," he asked. "Great. Lovely day. I've had a ball too! Been in and out of puddles all day myself. If I had the chance another day I'd do the same again!," So the bartender turned to the third duck and said, "So, you must be Louie?" "No," she said, "my name is Puddles. And don't even ask what kind of day I've had!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Mel B - 2009-12-17 5:52 PM You're only after my duck! :D Just as well your name isn't puddles then innit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Mel B - 2009-12-16 10:37 PM You may mock, but when we run out of cod and haddock at least I'll know how to cook the 'alternative' fish properly ... and I wouldn't even let you have the scraps ... you can all bl**dy well starve. >:-) Who needs fish? (well must admit to eating some smoked mackrill tonight) We have a plentfull supply of rabbit and pheasent. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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