3 duck braised fennel Recipes

coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, whole black peppercorns, coarse kosher salt, whole duck leg-thigh pieces (about 7 3/4 lb), trimmed of excess skin and fat, brandy, dry white wine, low-salt chicken broth, onions, halved, cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges, garlic cloves, peeled, lemon peel (yellow part only ), bay leaves, carrots, peeled , halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces, picholine * or other brine-cured green olives, honey (optional)

whole duck breast, head fennel, golden raisin , reconstituted in water, olive oil, salt and pepper