Birds like chicken, duck, quail, and Cornish hens are smaller, worthy alternatives to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey.

The crucial moment in the roasting process comes during the last 30 minutes of cooking. In the final leg of roasting, position the duck breast-side up in the oven -- this step is where the magic ...

Many people are intimidated to cook duck and would much sooner choose to roast a chicken than attempt it. The meat is darker, can dry out quickly, and become tough, it needs to be cooked to the right ...

Turnover and lay the duck on top of the sliced fig, thyme and bay and roast in the oven for 4–5 minutes, depending on the size of your breast, until pink. Add the Madeira, garlic and stock and ...

Place the turkey breast, skin-side up, on a rack set in a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan. Roast until the skin is deep golden brown and a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest ...