Game Nights
Here in the uplands we are big fans of wild game. Not only because we cherish days in the fields with friends and family, but also because game is “wildly” healthy. We’re here to share some of our favorite recipes to help make game nights less intimidating and more fun, tasty, and memorable.
It’s January and Steelhead season has finally opened in the north country. While early, it’s still possible to get your hands on a filet of
Personally? I think this Jalapeño Cowboy Butter would be excellent on just about anything! But it really, truly makes venison steaks sing. We use a
Think you don’t like venison? Think again! These Big Mac-style smash tacos can turn even the most reluctant venison eater into a game meat lover.
We have adapted a Wild Duck Sausage recipe that is both simple and delicious. No need for fancy meat grinder attachments or special ingredients, beyond
Some nights, only a salad will do. This one is so satisfying that even our most devout carnivores request it on repeat. A mandolin makes
Our family loves Big Mac-style smash tacos made outside on our skillet grill top. But it was pouring rain the night we conceived this recipe,
This preparation of venison loin is inspired by a recipe from the wife of my father’s longest-standing hunting buddy. These friends are lucky enough to
Another great recipe from our Chief Hunter and Chef—my father, Michael, or Mike, or Gacco to his adoring grandchildren. These fabulous hors d’ouevres are a
Wild duck is an absolute treat and a breeze to prepare. It is an entirely different culinary experience from domestic duck and benefits from a
If you’ve never had pheasant? You’re missing out on a real treat. Like most upland game birds, we enjoy them far more after a morning
Hunting is an important part of our upland culture. And in our family, we harvest all of the game we shoot. So gratefully, we have
As a family of devout (if not always prolific) upland game hunters, a day in the field with our dogs in pursuit of pheasant is
Everyone has their favorite chili recipe; this is ours! We are lucky enough to have hunters in our household and a freezer stocked with wild,