Wild Game

Thai-Style Massaman Curry with Venison

Mar 15th, 2012 | By | Category: Asian, Recipe, Venison, Wild Game

I almost never make curries, but when I found fresh turmeric root at Whole Foods, I was compelled to give it a go. A Thai massaman curry is perfect for venison.



Tuscan Hare Sauce and Pappardelle

Mar 11th, 2012 | By | Category: Italian, Pasta, Risotto, Gnocchi, Recipe, Wild Game

What do you do with a jackrabbit? Go with a classic: A Tuscan pasta sauce with hare.



The Lines We Draw

Mar 4th, 2012 | By | Category: Wild Game

A lot of people think I will eat anything. A lot of people are wrong. A recent news story here in California brought this into focus.



Run Little Rabbit, Run

Mar 2nd, 2012 | By | Category: Hunting & Fishing Stories, Wild Game

The antelope jackrabbit lives only in the Sonoran Desert, a place as harsh as it is beautiful. Hunting them last week showed me both sides of this amazing place.



Wild Duck or Goose Jerky

Feb 29th, 2012 | By | Category: Charcuterie, Ducks and Geese, Recipe, Wild Game

Who doesn’t love jerky? Good jerky – dry but not brittle, spicy but not overpowering – is God’s gift to road food. Once made, this wild duck jerky will keep for months.



Venison Medallions with Gin and Juniper

Feb 15th, 2012 | By | Category: Northern European, Recipe, Venison, Wild Game

This was one of the first venison recipes I ever made, and it’s still one of the best, as the flavors of gin, juniper and venison are meant for each other.



Greek Preserved Quail

Feb 9th, 2012 | By | Category: Charcuterie, Greek, Pheasant, Grouse, Quail, Recipe, Wild Game

The Greek way to preserve quail is a cousin to confit, and results in a tender, silky bird that is spectacular served with pickles, bread and ouzo.



Wild Duck Hot Dogs

Feb 5th, 2012 | By | Category: Charcuterie, Culinary Experiments, Ducks and Geese, Northern European, Recipe, Wild Game

I didn’t set out to make a wild duck hot dog. All I wanted to do was make an all-duck sausage, and that means you need to emulsify it, like a hot dog. Who knew my spice mix was the secret of hot dogs?



Konigsberger Klopse, Wild Boar Meatballs

Jan 27th, 2012 | By | Category: Northern European, Recipe, Wild Game

Who doesn’t love meatballs? Konigsberger klopse is a classic German meatball recipe that historically uses veal, beef or pork. I made them with wild boar.