Begin your holiday feast with dishes that embody both French elegance and Italian warmth. These main courses celebrate tradition, craft, and the joy of gathering, offering flavours your guests will remember long after the table is cleared.

Duck Breast with Port and Cherry Sauce

Duck Breast with Port and Cherry Sauce
Duck Breast with Port and Cherry Sauce: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

Imagine a cooked-to-perfection duck breast served with a rich, flavorful Port wine sauce and cherries. The combination of flavors leaves you wanting more. Get the recipe: Duck Breast with Port and Cherry Sauce

Duck Cassoulet – Classic French Cassoulet

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Duck Cassoulet – Classic French Cassoulet: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

Duck cassoulet is the perfect winter fare. It’s a fantastic, hearty dish with layers of flavor that come together beautifully. Cassoulet is the classic one-dish meal of the Southwest of France. Get the recipe: Duck Cassoulet – Classic French Cassoulet

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Cornish Game Hen with Whiskey and Cream Sauce

CORNISH GAME HEN WITH WHISKEY CREAM SAUCE
Cornish Game Hen with Whiskey and Cream Sauce: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

Cornish game hen with whiskey and cream sauce. It is the perfect last-minute dinner for a get-together. Easy to prepare, and half of a hen is the perfect balance between white and dark meat.  I always have two in my freezer. Get the recipe: Cornish Game Hen with Whiskey and Cream Sauce

Crispy Duck Breasts With Pear and Pepper Sauce

Crispy duck breasts with pear and pepper sauce.
Crispy Duck Breasts With Pear and Pepper Sauce: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

Crispy Duck Breast With Pear and Pepper Sauce brings French holiday elegance to your table. Tender, golden duck with a sweet pear-and-brandy sauce is simple to make and perfect for festive dinners. Get the recipe: Crispy Duck Breasts With Pear and Pepper Sauce

Prime Rib Roast – Easier Than You Think Recipe

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Prime Rib Roast – Easier Than You Think Recipe: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

Indulge in this delicious, melt-in-your-mouth, tender, seasoned-to-perfection prime rib roast or cote de boeuf. It is an impressive meal that leaves your family and guests craving more. Get the recipe: Prime Rib Roast – Easier Than You Think Recipe

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

sliced stuffed pork tenderloin
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin is a delicious and elegant dish perfect for any occasion. This tender cut of pork is butterflied and filled with a flavorful stuffing of arugula, cheese, and basil. It is then rolled up and roasted to juicy perfection. Served with a rich wine sauce, it’s a show-stopping meal that’s surprisingly easy to prepare. Get the recipe: Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Muscovy Duck, Dried Cranberries, Cream & Raspberry

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Muscovy Duck, Dried Cranberries, Cream & Raspberry: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

Muscovy duck breast with dried cranberries, cream, and raspberry jam. Nothing says Holiday cooking like a duck does. The texture and richness of the meat, paired with a sauce, is the perfect portrayal of a cold night, to be enjoyed with a full-bodied red wine and a fire roaring in the fireplace. Get the recipe: Muscovy Duck, Dried Cranberries, Cream & Raspberry

Pan Seared Steak

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Pan Seared Steak: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

A perfectly cooked pan-seared steak is always welcome. Perfectly seared on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, and the rich, meaty flavor is the dream for meat lovers.
Get the recipe: Pan Seared Steak

Pepper Crusted Racks of Lamb with Horseradish Creme Fraiche

Pepper Crusted Racks of Lamb with Horseradish Creme Fraiche
Pepper Crusted Racks of Lamb with Horseradish Creme Fraiche: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

Lamb has always held a special place at our family table, and this pepper-crusted rack of lamb with horseradish crème fraîche is one of our absolute favorites. With its perfectly seared, flavorful crust and tender, juicy center, it’s a show-stopping dish that never fails to impress. Get the recipe: Pepper Crusted Racks of Lamb with Horseradish Creme Fraiche

Cima – An Italian traditional dish

Cima – An Italian traditional dish: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

Cima is a traditional Italian dish consisting of veal ribs stuffed with a large number of ingredients. In the past, this dish was prepared as a frugal dish, intended as a source of leftovers. Today, it is a dish that is very much sought after. Get the recipe: Cima – An Italian traditional dish

Figs and Seared Duck Breasts

figs and seared duck breasts
Figs and Seared Duck Breasts: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

Quick and easy to make, it only takes 30 minutes. Simple, delicious, and absolutely delicious.
The best part is cooking it all in one skillet. Get the recipe: Figs and Seared Duck Breasts

Caramelized Shallots with N.Y. Steak

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Caramelized Shallots with N.Y. Steak: Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

These caramelized shallots with N.Y Steak are the perfect treat any day. The slow roasting intensifies their sweet flavor, and the vinegar creates an irresistible savory flavor. Get the recipe: Caramelized Shallots with N.Y. Steak