Wild Game

Wild Turkey Parmesan

May 15th, 2012 | By | Category: Italian, Recipe, Wild Game

Wild turkey parmesan? Oh hell, yeah! Not the fanciest dish I’ve ever made, but it sure is good. It’s a great way to introduce someone to wild turkey.



Venison Sauce Piquante

May 5th, 2012 | By | Category: Recipe, Venison, Wild Game

I had my first Cajun sauce piquante a year ago, in a grubby cafe near Houma. It was made with alligator, and it was awesome. This version is made with venison, and it’s just as awesome.



Wild Boar Bolognese Sauce

Apr 25th, 2012 | By | Category: Italian, Pasta, Risotto, Gnocchi, Recipe, Wild Game

I make all sorts of Italian pasta sauces, but an authentic Bolognese sauce is something else entirely. It make look like any other meat sauce, but it isn’t.



Ventreche, French Bacon

Apr 20th, 2012 | By | Category: Charcuterie, French, Recipe, Wild Game

I first learned about ventreche, a French bacon, from my friend Kate Hill. It is a very simple thing: just pork belly, salt, pepper and smoke. But that is the source of its beauty.



Cheek by Jowl

Apr 13th, 2012 | By | Category: Recipe, Wild Game

Thank Holly for the name of this dish: Cheek by Jowl. Braised wild boar cheek served with fresh spring veggies, a saffron cream sauce, and crispy pork jowl.



Barbecued Wild Turkey

Apr 8th, 2012 | By | Category: Hunting & Fishing Stories, Recipe, Wild Game

Sometimes a plan just comes together. After the world’s shortest turkey hunt, I had so much time left over I dressed and barbecued the bird all in one day!



Venison with Morel Sauce

Mar 30th, 2012 | By | Category: Foraging, Mushrooms, Recipe, Venison, Wild Game

It’s morel season at last, and in celebration, I’ve revamped one of my favorite recipes for venison and morels. No fresh morels in your area yet? Use dried. They work fine in this recipe.



Ethics, Karma and Wild Hogs

Mar 28th, 2012 | By | Category: Hunting & Fishing Stories, Wild Game

For the first time in years, I’ve shot a wild hog. That I am able to say that is a sign that karma comes back to you, if you have faith and persistence.



Andouille Sausage Links, Cajun Style

Mar 21st, 2012 | By | Category: Charcuterie, Recipe, Venison, Wild Game

Andouille sausage is one of may favorites. The heavily spiced, smoked links go well with anything from a po’boy sandwich to gumbo – and you can make them with any meat.