A simple salmon risotto recipe with herbs and butter that works well with leftover salmon or trout, or scraps from the carcass. You could use canned or smoked salmon or trout.
Fall Recipes
Virginia Brunswick Stew
This is real-deal, old school Brunswick stew, with squirrels and other assorted meats. It is a dish with real history, and some controversy.
Duck Burgers
Duck or goose burgers are a great use for skinless meat. Here’s how I make them, with caramelized onions, cheese and homemade mayo.
Rocky Mountain Elk Stew
An elk stew recipe with flavors of the Rocky Mountains: Green chile, beans, corn, mushrooms, wheat berries and herbs. Any sort of red meat will work in this recipe.
Venison Shepherd’s Pie
This ain’t the old school lunch lady shepherd’s pie. This venison shepherds pie is a lush, comfy version of the classic, made with ground venison.
Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic
This is a simple roasted mushroom recipe that works with any meaty mushroom, from porcini to shiitake to regular button mushrooms.
Greek Braised Quail
Braised quail Greek style, with olives, lemon, celery and garlic. This is a simple recipe that also works with rabbit, partridge, pheasant and grouse.
Gallina Pinta
Gallina pinta is a Sonoran specialty, a stew of hominy, beans and meat that is a lot like pozole. I use venison here, but beef is more common.