Helping hunters, anglers and foragers make great meals since 2007.
Hank Shaw – Hunter, Angler, Gardener, Cook
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Pheasant, Grouse, Quail
Prairie Chicken Soup
A recipe for a prairie chicken soup that is an ode to Nebraska, where many of these birds live. Most meats will work in this soup, though.
Featured
Signed Books are Back!
For the first time in almost two years, you can buy a signed copy of one of my books again!
Mushrooms
Mushroom Stew
This is a hearty mushroom stew you can make with whatever fresh mushrooms you have available. It is essentially a German-style mushroom goulash..
Popular Recipes
Salmon and Trout
How to Smoke Salmon
There are a lot of ways to smoke salmon, but this is the method I’ve perfected over the years. Making perfect smoked salmon requires a little attention, and a lot of time. Here’s how to do it.
Venison
Green Chile Elk Burger
Green chile elk burgers made in the classic Southwest style. Simple elk (or deer, pronghorn or beef) patties topped with roasted green chiles, cheese and the normal fixins’.
Pheasant, Grouse, Quail
Roast Sharp-tailed Grouse
A simple method for cooking all dark meat grouse, like prairie chickens, spruce grouse or sharpies.
Venison
Reverse Seared Elk Roast
If you are looking for a foolproof elk roast recipe, you’ve found it. The secret is to reverse sear the roast slowly, then finish over very high heat — and this method works with any large roast, not just elk.
Hi, I’m Hank Shaw
I’m a James Beard Award-winning author and chef. I started this site back in 2007 to help you get the most out of all things wild: fish, game, edible wild plants and mushrooms. I also write cookbooks, have a website dedicated to the intersection of food and nature, and do a podcast, too. If it’s wild, you’ll find it here. Hope you enjoy the site!
SPanish Recipes
The cuisines of Spain are legendary, and I have been cooking it, and traveling there, for many years. You’ll find all sorts of fun stuff in this category, perfect for summer eating.
How-To (DIY stuff)
Rye Ciabatta Bread
A recipe for a light, airy rye bread, basically a rye ciabatta. This is a 45 percent rye, 55 percent wheat bread that uses an overnight sponge.
Pheasant, Grouse, Quail
Spanish Quail with Paprika and Onions
A Spanish recipe for quail stewed with paprika and onions. You then strain off the liquid and serve that with pasta. it’s a great date night dish.
Featured
Zarzuela de Mariscos
A recipe for zarzuela de mariscos, a Spanish seafood stew with lots of different seafoods, tomatoes, peppers and a zippy herb pesto at the end.
Charcuterie
Spanish Fuet Sausage
How to make Spanish fuet sausage at home. Fuet is a long, thin salami-style sausage lightly seasoned with garlic, white pepper and wine.
Sweet Things
A selection of recipes for snacks and desserts featuring wild edible plants. You’ll find baked goods, ice creams, cookies and cakes, all using wild nuts and berries.
American Recipes
Rhubarb Muffins
A simple recipe for rhubarb muffins with sour cream. I add nuts, but they’re optional. This is a great master recipe for muffins.
Mexican
Cucumber Agua Fresca
How to make a cucumber agua fresca with lime and a touch of salt. This is a great hot-weather drink that also uses up cucumbers if you have too many.
Sweet Things
Olive Oil Rosemary Cake
A recipe for an olive oil rosemary cake with pine nuts. This is an Italian cake that isn’t too sweet, and is great with preserved fruit and a little liqueur.
