Ptarmigan hunting in the Lower 48 states is an exercise in mountaineering. So if you want to hunt them, you need to climb mountains.
Wild Game
Dateland Dove Poppers
Dove breasts, marinated in Moroccan spices, stuffed in a date, wrapped in bacon and grilled. What’s not to love?
Fried Doves and What They Eat
What goes together in life goes together on the plate. Fried dove breasts served with a pilaf of wheat, corn and edamame soy beans – things doves eat.
Japanese Ginger Pork
A light, simple recipe for wild hog loin done as Japanese shogayaki, served with shiitake mushrooms.
Spicy Italian Sausage
As a Jersey boy, hot Italian sausage has been a part of my life forever. Here’s my recipe for this classic link.
Sardinian Gnocchi with Wild Boar
Little pasta-dough gnocchi from Sardinia, these are malloreddus. Fun to make and great with a pork ragu.
Pelmeni and the Eating of Bears
It’s spring bear season in many parts of the world. I can think of no better recipe for bear than these pelmeni. No bear? Use any meat.
Konigsberger Klopse, German Meatballs
Who doesn’t love meatballs? Konigsberger klopse is a classic German meatball recipe that historically uses veal, beef or pork. I made them with wild boar.