As we say farewell to the hot weather of summer — and for many, our tomato patches — here is a fantastically simple way to enjoy a small bird such as a partridge, chukar, quail or game hen.
Quick and Easy
Chinese Orange Chicken, with Pheasant
OK, I’ll admit it: I like Sad Panda’s orange chicken. The combination of crispy, sweet, spicy and tart is more or less crack cocaine to humans, and I am not immune. Here’s my version of that recipe, done with pheasant, grouse, quail, turkey or partridge.
Simple Seared Duck Liver
When life gives you fat duck or goose livers, sear them simply and serve with a salad.
Dateland Dove Poppers
Dove breasts, marinated in Moroccan spices, stuffed in a date, wrapped in bacon and grilled. What’s not to love?
Trout Cakes
One of the best ways to use the trim on a salmon or trout is to make trout cakes with it. This is a simple, homey recipe for that.
Japanese Ginger Pork
A light, simple recipe for wild hog loin done as Japanese shogayaki, served with shiitake mushrooms.
Salmon Dip
This is actually a salmon mousse, but that sounds a too frou-frou. Really it’s an easy, smooth salmon dip that uses fresh and smoked salmon. Great on crackers for parties.
Squid Ceviche
Squid ceviche is a great alternative to fish. And I am stoked to have my first calamari recipe on this site – because I caught it!