South Dakota Chislic

Chislic is a classic bar snack in South Dakota, often made with mutton, beef or lamb. In this case, it's venison. Serve Chislic with crackers or fries.

Salmon Patties with Crackers

A salmon cakes recipe that mimics a traditional Chesapeake crab cake, only using salmon. I top these with a little horseradish cream.

Salmon Jerky

Salmon jerky is salmon candy taken farther, so it's drier and keeps longer. Also works with large trout.

Crab Rolls

If you like New England lobster rolls, you will like crab rolls. A simple, crab-heavy salad in a hot dog bun. What's not to love?

Grilled Mushrooms

Grilled mushrooms are a great way to move what's normally a cold weather ingredient outdoors. This recipe works with any meaty mushroom.

Elderflower Liqueur

Making your own elderflower liqueur is a way to remember that moment when spring becomes summer, even in the depths…

Crab Pasta

Sometimes simple is best. That's the case here with this simple crab pasta.

Venison Fajitas

A Tex-Mex classic made with elk flank steak, lots of peppers and onions, and homemade flour tortillas.

Black Mood, Red Sauce

Many of us have something simple to cook when we feel down. For me, that's an old school spaghetti sauce. And I'm pretty down right now.

Making Stew with What You Have

In these crazy days. it's important to know how to make a great meal with whatever you have in your house right now. Here's how to make a great stew.

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

New Orleans BBQ shrimp isn't exactly barbecue, but it is damn good. This is a Creole shrimp dish heavily influenced by French cooking.