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Parsley Pesto

A classic cool-weather parsley pesto made with walnuts or pecans is a great early spring or autumn accompaniment to pasta, fish or poultry.

Chile verde is my go-to Mexican comfort food. Works with many meats, and can be eaten as a stew or on tortillas.

How to smoke a deer ham to make the best “roast beef” you’ve ever had.

Winemaker’s duck with grapes is a French recipe for slow roasted duck with grapes, shallots and thyme.

Acorn muffins. Yep, muffins. You use acorn flour and some acorn grits plus dried fruit to make a helluva breakfast muffin.

Another way to enjoy “oak nuts” is by making acorn grits. I love these in baked goods and soups.

Yes, you can eat duck tongues. Crispy fried duck tongues are one of the best bar snacks ever!

A zippy, easy-to-make curry that works with any sort of crab.