A cityscape studded with palm trees. A historic Sunset Boulevard hotel. Your dinner served to you poolside, your waiter bearing aloft the perfect hamburger. It’s the quintessential L.A. experience.

1. Cook duck patty seasoned with S&P and oil in a skillet or flattop until the internal temperature reaches 160F. Melt cheese on top and add hot caramelized onions. 2. Toast buns with butter on ...

The duck gets the spectacular treatment laid out by chef Marcus Samuelsson in his “Aquavit” cookbook, including a night marinating in strong coffee laced with shards of cinnamon sticks and green ...

For something so small and simple, a wild duck breast is too often tragically disrespected on plates at duck camps and around the family dinner table. Words such as “greasy” and “tough” or ...

His Restaurant: Eyval, in Brooklyn, N.Y. What He’s Known For: Interpreting Persian cooking with nuance and delicacy. Refining regional-Iranian dishes with creativity and the freshest seasonal ...

Chilly nights are the perfect time to pull out your favorite soup or stew recipe. Warm, hearty and flavorful, chili is a classic comfort food, and it’s easy to customize. For chili connoisseurs, ...

Uses: Sandwiches, salads, pasta dishes, fried rice, casseroles, tacos, soups. Flavor: Robust, earthy, slightly sweet. Really no comparison with chicken or turkey ...

In a small bowl, mix salt and spices. Place ground turkey on a sheet pan and shake spice blend over meat. Drizzle in duck fat and Worcestershire. Use your hands to gently mix all seasonings into ...