Recipes

You'll forget about all other shepherd’s pies once you’ve tasted this wild-game version, made with venison. While I typically use deer meat, this savoury dish also works well with moose, caribou, elk and antelope. Serves: 4 1 lb ground venison 4 ounces ground pork 1 tbsp canola oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic...

Grilling adds a wonderful flavour to pike, as well as to fresh vegetables. And there’s nothing like a trip to the backyard barbecue to escape the heat of the kitchen. No pike? White-fleshed fish such as halibut, walleye or bass also work well with this recipe. Serves: 4 6 Roma tomatoes, halved 1...

Fresh walleye tastes awesome enough, especially when roasted to moist perfection. Now imagine it topped with this refreshing strawberry salsa. No walleye? Any white-fleshed fish can easily stand in for this recipe. Serves: 4 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp red wine or orange juice 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp liquid honey Zest of...

Nothing compares with penne and succulent pieces of tender woodcock simmered in a creamy tomato sauce. No woodcock in your hunting grounds? Other upland game birds such as grouse, Hungarian partridge and ptarmigan make for excellent alternatives. Serves: 4 6-8 woodcock breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 tbsp canola oil 1 large yellow onion...

Mexican food is even better when made with game meat. Here’s a great way to stretch out some tender steaks and accentuate the wonderful rich flavours only game can bring to the table. This recipe works well with any venison. Serves 4 (2 to 3 fajitas per person). Serves: 4 1 to...

Want an alternative to the traditional roast turkey for your hard-earned wild gobbler? Turkey scaloppini with green grape mushroom sauce should fit the bill. Wait, no wild turkey? Grouse, duck or goose breasts also taste great with this recipe. Serves: 4 2 wild turkey breasts, deboned 1 cup flour, seasoned with salt and...

This tasty dish can be made with any white-fleshed fish, as well as stronger-flavoured species such as trout or salmon. In particular, it’s an excellent way to prepare small, boney panfish. Whichever fish you choose, expect everyone to come back for more—even those who say they don’t like fish. Serves: 4 Yukon...

The combination of rich rainbow trout and a baked tomato makes for a terrific summer lunch or a delicious appetizer for a grand dinner party. Atlantic and Pacific salmon also shine with this easy-to-prepare recipe. Serves: 4 4 large tomatoes Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 1 to 1¼ lb boneless, skinless...

Wild turkey tastes superb, but as successful tom hunters know, the legs and thighs can be tough if not properly prepared. To make them melt-in-your-mouth tender, you can’t go wrong with this easy-to-prepare recipe. And as a bonus, it also works well with duck or goose. Serves: 4 2 turkey legs and...

I find that whitefish lend themselves to fine dining. Here’s a fancy feast that’s quick and easy to prepare. Serves: 4 1/2 lb spinach 1/2 tsp sugar 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cup milk 3/4 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced 3/4 cup grated Swiss cheese 2 tbsp chopped parsley Salt and black pepper, to taste 1/2 to 3/4...