Venison

Venison Curry Thai Style

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.

Ducks and Geese

Wild Duck Jerky or Goose Jerky

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.

Recipe

Venison Medallions with Gin and Juniper

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.

Pheasant, Grouse, Quail

Greek Preserved Quail

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.

Charcuterie

Duck Hot Dogs

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?

Pheasant, Grouse, Quail

Pheasant and Dumplings

I never used to think chicken and dumplings was worth making. But I was wrong, and the dish is even better with pheasant or grouse.

Ducks and Geese

Eating Everything But the Quack

Duck season is winding down, and we're in our groove: Hunting, plucking, dressing and cooking the waterfowl we bring home. Over the years I've found uses for every part of the bird.

Recipe

Goose Stew with Barley and Mushrooms

Snow geese rule the winter skies in Northern California. They are among the hardest birds to hunt -- and are among the most challenging to cook.

Greek

Greek Rabbit Stifado

Stifado, the iconic Greek rabbit stew, is a beguiling mix of sweet, spicy and savory. Sweet wine and lots of olive oil make this dish, as does a good brace of cottontails.

Recipe

Hungarian Venison Goulash

It seems that there is no one "authentic" Hungarian goulash. But this one, made with venison, comes pretty close to the old recipes, csipetke dumplings and everything.

Ducks and Geese

How to Make Smoked Duck

If you have never smoked a duck before you really ought to. Duck and goose lend themselves to the caresses of smoke: They're rich, fatty and are wonderful as leftovers in sandwiches.