African
Niter Kibbeh
Niter kibbeh, spiced Ethiopian butter, is not so much a sauce as a cooking medium, although it does make an…
Asian
Duck Noodle Soup
A Cantonese duck noodle soup recipe that works with wild or farmed duck. Roast duck with noodles, a duck broth, mustard greens and ginger. Simple and refined.
Fish
How to Smoke Shad
If you don’t know how to debone a shad, and that’s not easy, smoked shad is the best way to…
How-To (DIY stuff)
Seafood Stock
Seafood stock, usually crab stock for me, is a mainstay in my kitchen during Dungeness crab season, which in California…
Fish
Jamaican Curry Shrimp
A simple recipe for Jamaican curry shrimp, with coconut milk, Jamaican curry powder, peppers, onions and Scotch bonnet peppers. Crawfish, lobster and bay scallops are good alternatives.
How-To (DIY stuff)
French Glace de Viande
How to make glace de viande at home. Glace de viande is what most people erroneously call demi glace, a thick, concentrated stock.
Charcuterie
Lardo, Italian Cured Pork Fat
Lardo is one cured product you will almost never see done with wild game; I’m not saying it’s impossible, and…
Recipe
German Kรคsespรคtzle
A simple recipe for German kasespatzle adding cooked, shredded chicken, turkey, pheasant or rabbit. Kasespatzle is a lot like mac and cheese, only better.
Podcast
Hunt Gather Talk: Deckhand Stories
In this Hunt Gather Talk podcast episode, we cover the often hilarious-yet-grueling life as a deckhand, as well as how you can be a better fishing charter client.
How-To (DIY stuff)
Basic Venison Sausage
This is a rich, country-style venison sausage recipe where the dominant spices are ground bay leaves and garlic. These are…
Mexican
Puchero
Puchero is a hearty stew made all over the Spanish-speaking world. This is a Mexican puchero recipe uses beef or venison and lots of vegetables. Simple, satisfying and it keeps well.
Recipe
Venison Gumbo
This venison gumbo is dark, savory and rich, a classic Cajun gumbo with no tomato and a dark roux. It’s…
