Spanish

Spanish Caldereta

Caldereta is a slow cooked stew from Spain, with variations across Latin America and the Philippines. Usually made with beef, I use a venison neck roast here.

Pasta, Risotto, Gnocchi

Barley Risotto

Barley risotto is an earthy, hearty variant on traditional rice risotto. My recipe uses barley, stock, cheese and shredded grouse.

Mushrooms

Polenta with Mushroom Ragu

A classic Italian mushroom ragu, made with a variety of mushrooms, wild or cultivated. Serve this with polenta or pasta.

Fish

Fish Pie with Leeks

A simple recipe for fish pie with leeks, a British classic. You can use one kind of fish or a variety in the filling, which is topped with mashed potatoes and baked.

Recipe

German Jägerschnitzel 

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

Recipe

Scandinavian Grouse Soup

If you like a good chicken soup, you will love this grouse soup, made with a rich grouse broth, root…

Mexican

Puchero

Puchero is a hearty stew made all over the Spanish-speaking world. This is a Mexican puchero recipe uses beef or venison and lots of vegetables. Simple, satisfying and it keeps well.

Ducks and Geese

Duck Stock

Duck stock is a foundational ingredient in my kitchen. It stands in for beef stock around these parts. And even…

Ducks and Geese

Duck Stew

A classic French duck stew done as a garbure, which is a country stew thick enough to stand a spoon in. Great with goose or duck legs, or venison shoulder or neck.

French

Toulouse Sausage

Toulouse sausages are the classic ingredient in cassoulet, that hearty bean, confit and pork extravaganza that is a hallmark of…

Venison

Green Chile Elk Burger

Green chile elk burgers made in the classic Southwest style. Simple elk (or deer, pronghorn or beef) patties topped with roasted green chiles, cheese and the normal fixins'.

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…