Holiday Feast 2//Roast Duck with Orange Glaze

🍂 Autumn Feast Menu

🦆 Main Dishes

Roast Duck with Orange Glaze

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole duck (5–6 lb)

  • ½ cup orange juice

  • ¼ cup honey

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • Fresh rosemary

Instructions:

  1. Score duck skin and roast at 375°F for 1½ hours.

  2. Brush with glaze and roast 30 minutes more until golden.

  3. Garnish with orange slices and rosemary.

Garlic Herb Beef Roast

Ingredients:

  • 3 lb beef roast

  • 4 garlic cloves

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • Thyme, salt, pepper

Instructions:

  1. Rub roast with oil, garlic, and herbs.

  2. Sear, then roast at 350°F for 1½ hours.

  3. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.

🥗 Sides

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts

  • Olive oil, garlic, salt

Instructions:

  1. Toss with oil and garlic.

  2. Roast at 400°F for 25 minutes until crisp.

Savory Sausage Dressing

Ingredients:

  • 8 cups bread cubes

  • 1 lb sausage

  • Celery, onion, broth

Instructions:

  1. Sauté sausage and vegetables.

  2. Mix with bread and broth, bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Skillet Cornbread

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cornmeal

  • 1 cup flour

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1 egg

  • ¼ cup butter

Instructions:

  1. Mix batter, pour into hot skillet.

  2. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.

🥨 Appetizers

Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:

  • 6 eggs

  • 2 tbsp mayo

  • 1 tsp mustard

  • Paprika

Instructions:

  1. Boil eggs, halve, mix yolks with filling.

  2. Pipe back into whites and sprinkle paprika.

Cheese & Charcuterie Platter

Ingredients:

  • Brie, cheddar, cured meats, grapes, crackers

Instructions: Arrange cheeses, meats, and fruits on a board. Garnish with rosemary sprigs.

🍰 Desserts

Apple Pie

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups sliced apples

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • Cinnamon

Instructions: Fill pie crust with apples, sugar, and spice. Bake at 375°F for 45–50 minutes.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz cream cheese

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

  • Pumpkin pie spices

Instructions: Layer cream cheese and pumpkin filling on crust. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.

🍹 Non‑Alcoholic Beverage Pairings

Mulled Apple Cider

Hot cider with cinnamon sticks and citrus slices. Simmer for 20 minutes and serve warm.

Cranberry Spritzer

Sparkling water, cranberry juice, and lime. Mix over ice and garnish with cranberries.

Autumn Punch

Sparkling punch with apple, orange, and pomegranate. Combine juices, chill, and top with sparkling water.

Spiced Pear Fizz

Pear nectar, ginger ale, and rosemary. Pour over ice and garnish with a pear slice.

✨ Presentation Tip: Decorate with candles, pumpkins, and fall leaves for a warm harvest glow.

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