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Duck Ragù with Creamy Polenta

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A skillet of duck ragu next to polenta.
donna hay magazine, photography by Chris Court
Cooks' Note

Ask your butcher to cut your whole duck into breast and leg parts for you.

Amaranth is an Asian green with a similar taste to spinach. You can find the leaves in specialty food stores, Asian grocers and online.

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