Blueberries, walnuts and oyster mushrooms, a perfect duck breast for a perfect holiday.
The “French paradox”: the effects of “good fat”
Appearing in the late 1980s, the “French Paradox” refers to the fact that several far-reaching epidemiology studies have revealed an apparently contradictory relationship between the good health of the French (especially in southwest France and Provence) and their diet, rich in animal fat (and wine), in comparison with that of Anglo-Saxon populations.
Further studies have shown that duck and goose fats are particularly rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids. When eaten regularly in moderate amounts and as part of a balanced diet, these fats promote good cholesterol and help protect blood vessels.
Ingredients: 4 persons
4 duck breasts (with the skin)
1 cup blueberries
1 cup walnuts
3 to 4 tbsp honey
10 centiliters calvados
(Or cognac, Armagnac)
600 grams oyster mushrooms
(Pleurotus mushrooms)
600 grams baby greens salad
(Mesclum salad)
4 small sprigs of rosemary
2 sprigs of thyme
Salt and pepper
Choose an optional side dish if you like.
Salad dressing:
½ cup pure pomegranate jus
1 tbsp honey
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
6 tbsp olive oil
1tbsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper
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