8 pat three Recipes

two 4 1/2- to 4 3/4-lb ducks, rinsed, patted dry, excess fat removed from the cavities, and trussed, scotch, shredded peeled fresh gingerroot, minced garlic, julienne orange zest, coriander seeds, crushed, black peppercorns, crushed, soy sauce, honey, dark brown sugar, bread, scallions, parsley sprigs, three 12-oz cans beer, brown stock or beef broth, arrowroot dissolved in 3 tbsp cold water, kumquats for garnish if desired

cut wax beans, cut green beans, kidney beans, chopped onion, chopped green pepper, vinegar, oil, sugar, celery seed, minced garlic clove

crushed sesame snack crackers, butter, melted, cream cheese, softened, ricotta cheese, crumbled feta cheese, eggs, lightly beaten, sour cream, minced fresh basil, garlic powder, chopped roasted sweet red peppers, patted dry, assorted crackers

kosher salt, sugar, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, grated orange zest, grated lemon zest, grated lime zest, coarsely cracked black pepper, lemon or other citrus-flavored vodka (recommended: absolut citron), side fresh salmon , pin bones removed, rinsed under cold water and patted dry, dozen fresh bagels, cream cheese, minced red onions

ground andouille sausage or other pork sausage, chopped onions, chopped garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, toasted walnut pieces, toasted pecans, toasted hazelnut pieces, essence , recipe follows, goat cheese, fresh baby spinach, cleaned and patted dry, julienned red onions, salt and freshly ground black pepper, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, dried thyme

a 1/2-lb russet (baking) potato, grated jarlsberg cheese (about 6 oz), anchovy fillets, patted dry and chopped fine, minced onion (about 1 small), three 6-inch pita loaves , halved horizontally to form 6 rounds, extra-virgin olive oil, drained bottled capers, minced