Za’atar a terrific spice blend used in a lot of Middle Eastern cooking. It can range from spicy to mild and in this recipe I used mild.

It was nice to know that during a busy week night, a sumptuous dinner could be pulled together in 30 minutes. Paired with a lovely salad, it’s everything you could need to put a decadent dinner on the table.

Roast Duck with Za'atar and Cognac

This half duck comes with a premade orange glaze. I just elevated it.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: French

Keyword: cognac, duck, Maple Leaf Farms, mint, Za'taar

Servings:

Calories: 60kcal

Equipment

heavy pan that can go from stovetop to oven

Ingredients

1 half duck
2 tsp za'atar
2 tsp fresh mint finely chopped
1 tsp olive oil
1 packet orange sauce from package with duck
2 tbsp cognac

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°
Rub Za'taar and mint into the skin of the duck. Sprinkle with olive oil
Bake for 20 minutes
In a small bowl, microwave orange sauce for 2 minutes on high, stirring halfway through. Mix in cognac.
Pour sauce over duck and cook for two minutes longer
Let rest for five minutes
Carve and serve