FAUNA: This category page is a collection of all the Alewyfe’s wild game and fish recipes for chefs and regular folks alike.
Venison, catfish, trout, bass, perch, other panfish, and more… if it runs, flies, or swims and I’ve posted a recipe, you’d find it here in this wild-food section. If you’re hunting for a wild recipe, look here!
Venison leberknödel, or German liver dumplings, served with mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy, homemade caraway sauerkraut with apples, green beans with bacon and garlic, and homemade (from a kit) Shiraz made for a knockout winter dinner. I was worried I wouldn’t like…
🔥 This variation on our buttery cheddar cheese grits replaces the greens and bacon with diced pan-fried venison + cheddar + jalapeno summer sausage, chocolate red-eye gravy, and a dash of homemade habanero peach hot sauce. Hot damn. 🔥 If you aren’t…
I’m working on my (hopeful) future UP resident entrance exam submission by cooking up some pasties, both plain and fancy, and trying to perfect my venison pasty recipe… I assume this will be on the test? Either way, these savory pockets of…
Wiejeska is a garlicky polish sausage that is often served at the holidays, but is delicious anytime. Traditionally, wiejeska was made with pork and veal, but this homemade venison wiejeska sausage recipe version is fantastic and flavorful. It’s great on the grill,…
Chile rellenos are one of my favorite indulgent savory treats… I have a hard time not ordering at least a taco if not a full platter whenever we go to a restaurant that has them. The fella doesn’t love these fried cheesy…
All Hallows Eve Menu Venison backstrap, cabernet caramelized onions, & buttery shaggy mane duxelle Acorn squash (from my momma’s garden) stuffed with homemade bread cubes, french onion soup & Jarlsberg Pumpkin cake with candied ginger, toasted pecans, and cream cheese frosting. (recipe…