Across much of Canada, the month of May heralds the open-water season for arguably the tastiest of our freshwater fish—walleye. And here’s a great recipe for making it even tastier. Serves: 4 3/4 cup pecans, toasted 1/4 cup softened butter Juice of 1/2 lemon Pinch of cayenne pepper 2 lb walleye fillets 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and...

Unlike the fine breast meat of wild turkeys, the legs and thighs are typically tough and sinewy. But with proper preparation, they can still be just as tasty. One great solution? Turkey meatballs and spaghetti. (You can also use duck or goose legs with this recipe.) Serves: 4 2 shallots, finely diced 1...

Give your favourite fish the festive taste of Mexico

If you like spicy food, Jamaican jerk seasoning is sure to put a tasty, fresh spin on your repertoire of venison dishes, whether you’re preparing antelope, caribou, deer, elk or moose. Serves: 4 1 tsp ground allspice Salt and black pepper to taste 1 cup flour 2 lb venison, cubed (fat removed) 2 tbsp canola oil 1...

A sit-down snack that's great to serve before venison steaks. Serves: 4 4 large tomatoes 3/4 cup salmon (or rainbow trout), cubed 1 garlic, minced 2 tbsp fresh dill, minced 4 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Hollow out tomatoes. Combine salmon, garlic, dill, breadcrumbs and oil. Stuff tomatoes with mixture and bake in a 400°F...

Cubes of ruffed grouse breast skewered along with grape tomatoes, mushrooms and onion make for wonderful kebabs. No ruffies? You can also use other grouse, as well as duck, goose or wild turkey breast meat. Serves: 4 4 ruffed grouse breasts (skinless, boneless) 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup white...

On steamy summer evenings, who wants a hot meal? For a cool alternative, try this delicious smoked salmon dish. No salmon on hand? Any smoked fish will do, although salmon and trout make for the most flavourful pasta salad. Serves: 4 8 oz penne, uncooked 1/2 cup radishes, sliced 1/2 cup green onions, sliced 1/2...

For a taste of the tropics, top off this succulent walleye dish with a spicy mango salsa. This recipe also works well with any other freshwater, white-fleshed fi h, such as bass, panfish or pike. Serves: 4 1 onion, sliced 2 garlic, minced 4 boneless walleye fillets Salt and black pepper, to taste Extra-virgin olive...

What sandwich could be tastier than this shorelunch special featuring fresh bannock and fried fish with lemon-dill mayonnaise? Any white-fleshed fish such as perch, pike or walleye works well with this easy-to-make recipe Serves: 4 1½ cups flour 1½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 4 tbsp margarine ½ water cup water 4 skinless fish fillets, 6...

A whole baked walleye swimming in a roasted red pepper sauce makes for an interesting, colourful presentation—and it tastes absolutely great. Other white-fleshed fish such as bass, pike, lake trout and halibut also work well with this sauce. Serves: 4 2 red peppers 1 clove garlic, chopped Salt and black pepper, to taste 1...