Recipes

This is my wild game take on the classic “marry me” chicken. And while you might get a proposal out of this dish, it will definitely convince a reluctant significant other to tag along on a turkey hunt! Wild turkey brings a deeper, more savory flavor to this Tuscan-inspired sauce. I particularly...

Saltimbocca, meaning “jump in the mouth” in Italian, is a dish that originated in Rome and consists of thin pieces of veal wrapped in prosciutto and sage. Although American versions often substitute veal with chicken or pork, hunters can make this dish with venison, preferably from a young deer. I...

Although cacciatore is most often prepared with chicken today, it’s an apt recipe for rabbit. After all, “cacciatore” does mean “hunter” in Italian. This tomato-based stew is delicious over polenta, rice, or couscous. You might see other cacciatore recipes that include the addition of olives and/or...

Nothing is more comforting than meatloaf, and even better is the meatloaf sandwich. For this recipe, we're focusing on the Italian version called polpettone. The resulting sandwich is the ultimate meatloaf melt. Lots of flavors? Definitely. Do they work together? Absolutely. Everything about this...

If you fish the Guadalupe river in central Texas, you might find yourself at a popular river-side restaurant known for their balsamic ribeye steak. It’s sweet, sour, meaty, and incredibly delicious. This is my version of that dish using venison, a homemade balsamic reduction, and the best tomatoes...

Fresh pasta is one of those culinary experiences where you have to be ready for an excursion if you plan to make it at home. I personally love the process. It's relaxing and almost monotonous. The rule goes that if you're making pasta dough, you might as well make enough to use a couple more times...

These tangy mini meatballs are the fancy pants sweet and sour version of the 'ol grape jelly and Heinz chili sauce crockpot concoction that happens to be at every Midwest potluck you’ve ever graced with your presence. Sweet, sour, salty, spicy; these are all of it and more. Perfect for the slow...

Here’s a spring-time or summery recipe to try with just about any red meat. Between the caramelized onion and mushrooms, these bites are filled with umami. One suggestion—choose a fruit preserve that’s on the tart side, such as cherry, to help balance the sweetness of the onion. These bruschetta are...

In the Sourced episode “Restoring the Cycles of Nature,” I visit Will Harris at White Oak Pastures, a regenerative farm in Georgia. This was my first time sourcing and cooking with beef in several years since I primarily rely on wild food for my protein. What I’ve learned through hunting and...