Asian

Hmong Larb

A recipe for larb, a minced meat salad popular in Southeast Asia. My rendition of it is inspired by Hmong cooking and uses ground javelina.

Venison

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 and Trout

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 and Trout

Salmon Jerky

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

Mexican

Grape Leaf Tamales

How to use grape leaves to wrap tamales. So far as I know this is not done in Mexico, but it could be in Baja, Mexico's wine country.

Italian

Tuna Crudo

Tuna crudo is basically Italian sashimi. Thin slices of raw tuna, dressed with really good olive oil, lemon, flaky salt and capers.

Fish

Hamachi Kama

Hamachi kama, sold in most Japanese restaurants in America, are grilled yellowtail collars. Here's how to make them at home.

Mushrooms

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.

Ducks and Geese

Duck Ravioli

When I decided to create a recipe for duck ravioli, I knew I wanted to do something besides substitute duck…

Recipe

Swedish Potato Dumplings

Swedish potato dumplings, kroppkakor, filled with ptarmigan and fried in butter, then served with caramelized onions and lingonberries.