Roast Duck with Bay Leaves and Marsala

Italians use leaner ducks than we do, so this is a compromise recipe: Italian flavors with American duck.

The best Marsala is called vergine. It is really delicious and makes a subtle but real difference here. But standard Marsala will work fine.

If you have time, make a quick stock using the duck neck and giblets—just simmer them in water to cover while you are roasting the duck. Then you’ll have it for the final sauce. This would be great with