Dove meals can become “same old, same old” for me. I am a dove popper zealot through and through. It is really the only way I prepare dove. So, when someone suggested I try something different, I first laughed in their face and said: “I don’t need something different. The dove popper is perfection. What […]
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Antelope Kabobs: Antelope, Cantaloupe, and Pumpkin Pie
One of my favorite things about hunting is the little bits of memories we hold onto. Well that and recipes like antelope kabobs. Anyway, those little moments that stick in your head for years and each time you think about it or share it with someone else a little smile crosses your face. Spending time […]
PHEASANT GROUNDNUT STEW
Yesterday I planned for a true “bloggers” day to make pheasant groundnut stew. I heard about groundnut stew the week before and it sounded interesting. It is a staple meal from West Africa, but is popular in other parts of the world as well, and it usually contains peanut butter, hence the name “groundnut.” Most […]
Cajun Elk Sausage Hushpuppies
I feel a bit foolish admitting there was a time I had no idea what a hushpuppy was, and it wasn’t that long ago either. Growing up, the small town I lived in had a limited number of restaurants, and of the few in the area, they were mostly diner style menus filled with burgers, […]
Sous Vide Deer Steaks Topped with Smoked Cherry Reduction
I’m a sucker for kitchen gadgets. So, when my sister and brother-in-law surprised me with a Joule for Christmas this year, I was excited to start cooking! For my first sous vide experience, I decided it was a good idea to start with a recipe from the collection included on the Joule app: Sous Vide […]
Pheasant Carbonara: Creamy, Hearty, and Delicious!
You know how little kids won’t try new foods because they don’t like ones with funny names, like pheasant carbonara, or they despise one of the ingredients in it. My niece refuses to try fried rice because it has “scrambled eggs” in it. I try to coax her into giving it a taste by promising […]
Elk Meatloaf Recipe: Onions, Mushrooms, and Italian Cheese
Yay! It’s September! And September means fall, and fall means comfort food. Comfort food means meatloaf time! And a little more specifically, it means elk meatloaf recipe time! Growing up, I hated meatloaf. To me, meatloaf was literally a lump of meat that tasted like it had been boiled and topped with ketchup. I […]
Wild Duck Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas
“A good spicy challenge strikes a balance between flavour and fear.” ~ Adam Richman I love a good jalapeno popper. I love the rich cream cheese paired with buttery sharp cheddar. I love the, sometimes overwhelming, heat of the jalapeno. And I love the salty bite of bacon. It is easily my favorite grilled food. I […]
Wild Turkey Tagliatelle
“The turkey’s eyes are such that he can see a bumblebee turn a somersault on the verge of the horizon.” ~Archibald Rutledge Every time I cook with wild turkey, four things run through my mind: it will be gamey, it will be tough, it will be chewy, it will be dry. Those four fears not only […]
Seared Deer Steaks in a Cilantro, Lime, Jalapeno Sauce: Kick Summer Up a Notch!
“People get a little bolder and more wild in summer. You’ve got things going on kabobs, things cooking on the bone. There’s something about standing over a grill or outside with the family that inspires us.” ~Guy Fieri Living in the middle of a desert, seafood isn’t always the best choice. Anytime I order fish […]