Recipe

German Jรคgerschnitzelย 

Jรคgerschnitzel is one of Germany’s best known dishes. Also spelled jaegerschnitzel, it means “hunter’s cutlets,” meat pounded thin and served with…

Pheasant, Grouse, Quail

Pheasant with Mushrooms and Cream

Pheasant with mushrooms is a perfect combination of fall flavors, is easy to make and comes together in less than…

Pasta, Risotto, Gnocchi

Mushroom Ravioli

I started making mushroom ravioli many years ago, when I began seriously hunting mushrooms. These little parcels of love pack…

Wild Game

Polish Bigos Stew

A classic Polish hunter's stew using whatever meats you have handy, from wild game to chicken and pork.

Mushrooms

Hen of the Woods ‘Steak’

This is a simple hen of the woods recipe where you slice the mushroom in big 'steaks,' then sear it under a weight.

Mushrooms

Spanish Mushroom Rice

Basically this is a paella that hinges on mushrooms, with pork and paprika playing harmony. Wild mushrooms like porcini are best, but whatever you have will do.

Mushrooms

Mushroom Stir Fry

A simple mushroom stir fry recipe from Yunnan, China: Dry fried mushrooms with ginger, scallions and chiles.

Essays and Stories

You Can Go Home Again

An inability to travel far and wide can lead you to focus on familiar spaces, to recall old memories - and create new ones.

Mushrooms

Porcini Powder

Porcini powder is a powerful way to add savory flavors to whatever it is you are cooking. Here's how to make it at home.

Pheasant, Grouse, Quail

Pan-Seared Woodcock

A simple woodcock recipe you can do in a pan. Serve this with wild rice, roasted mushrooms and Brussels sprouts.

Salmon and Trout

Trout with Morels

Trout with morels is a classic springtime combo; you can often find the two in the same trip! Simple, pan-fried trout with bacon, morels and onions.