Mexican

Tacos al Carbon

Tacos al carbon are just carne asada tacos cooked over charcoal; carbon means charcoal in Spanish. These are Sonoran style tacos al carbon made with venison.

American Recipes

Spicy Pickled Okra

How to make spicy pickled okra. Pickling okra is easy, but there are a few tips to make sure your pickles are crunchy.

Fish

Hamachi Sashimi

Hamachi sashimi is easy to make and wonderful to eat. Hamachi is yellowtail, and other jacks, wahoo or tuna can be used here.

How-To (DIY stuff)

Texas Hot Links

How to make Texas-style hot links sausage at home. Hot links are spicy and smoked, and can be pork, beef or both. I'm using pork and venison here.

How-To (DIY stuff)

How to Make Homemade Sausage

How to make homemade sausage. Basic instructions on making sausage, smoked or fresh, from the grind to the finish, including storage.

Southern

Roasted Okra

A simple, spicy roasted okra recipe that leaves the okra crispy, not slimy. Roast okra with chiles, salt and a little oil.

Pasta, Risotto, Gnocchi

Risotto Recipes

Risotto is a classic Italian rice dish, as versatile as it is delicious. Here are 13 risotto recipes to help you make perfect risotto every time, with whatever you have on hand.

Mushrooms

Mushroom Spinach Frittata

An easy Italian cross between an omelet and a quiche, this frittata is stuffed with wild mushrooms and wild spinach.

Venison

Venison Casserole

My take on venison casserole is, more or less, baked ziti, a classic Italian American dish. Ground venison, sausage, pasta, cheese and tomatoes. What's not to love?

Recipe

Pickled Fennel

Pickled fennel is awesome alongside poultry or fish, or with salami. This is a sweet-sour pickle with a hint of vanilla - surprisingly good with fennel bulbs.

How-To (DIY stuff)

Smoked Swordfish

How to smoke swordfish, marlin paddlefish or any other thick, meaty fish. It's great as-is, or in tacos or sandwiches.