The Deerslayer's Wife
Embracing the Hunting Lifestyle
Category: Venison
Waste Not Want Not
Venison Bolillo Tortas (Sandwiches) I’ve said before that, when it comes to hunting, it’s important to me to use as much of a harvested animal as possible. While my part in the hunting process is limited to preparation of the meat, I feel strongly… Continue Reading “Waste Not Want Not”
Some Days Just Scream Out for Chili-Roni
Chili-Mac with Ground Venison & Ground Pork Everyone has his/her favorite comfort food. My family loves chicken fried venison steaks with garlic mashed potatoes and cream gravy. We all love venison meatloaf. It makes the house smell great! Any type of pasta is comforting.… Continue Reading “Some Days Just Scream Out for Chili-Roni”
Not Always the Cat’s Meow (Venison Marsala)
Like every other deerslayer’s wife on the planet, as hunting season winds down, I come to the realization that, as much as I embrace my vocation, being the wife of a deer slayer isn’t always all that great. Don’t get me wrong! There’s no… Continue Reading “Not Always the Cat’s Meow (Venison Marsala)”
Venison and/or Wild Pork Enchiladas with Creamy Poblano Sauce
This recipe has become my “go to” meal to prepare for company; either a small get-together or a camping group of 50. I’ve received compliments from fans of wild game and friends who didn’t realize they were sharing God’s wild bounty. I really like this recipe… Continue Reading “Venison and/or Wild Pork Enchiladas with Creamy Poblano Sauce”
Venison Parmesan with Fabulous Sauce
This is one of my family’s favorite recipes. It’s elegant enough to serve to company, the sauce can be made up ahead to save time, the meat can even be pounded out a day ahead, as well. When I prepared it this time, my… Continue Reading “Venison Parmesan with Fabulous Sauce”
Bacon-Wrapped Garlic Venison Roast
One of the things I admire most about my deerslayer and his philosophy about hunting is his respect for nature, his respect for the animal, and his appreciation for the right that we have to harvest our own food. I appreciate how he taught… Continue Reading “Bacon-Wrapped Garlic Venison Roast”
Deerslayer’s Venison and Guinness Stew
I bought this awesome cast iron dutch oven with a lid. I’ve been wanting one for quite a while. With deer season in full swing, I was looking forward to trying it out. This recipe pretty much happened by accident. My junior deerslayers and… Continue Reading “Deerslayer’s Venison and Guinness Stew”
Goat Cheese, Just Because!
This past weekend, I trekked eight hours up to San Angelo, Texas with one goal in mind; to replenish my supply of goat cheese. I could’ve just ordered some on the internet, but I’d heard that my “goat-cheese lady” had gotten some “new stuff”.… Continue Reading “Goat Cheese, Just Because!”
Seared Venison Tenderloin with Balsamic Glaze and Asparagus
My new favorite recipe is for venison tenderloin (or similar cut*). I sear the tenderloin in a hot skillet with a little olive oil after liberally seasoning the meat on all sides first. Then place the tenderloin in an oven-proof pan and cook at… Continue Reading “Seared Venison Tenderloin with Balsamic Glaze and Asparagus”
Venison Carne Guisada
When I decided that I was willing to consider embracing the lifestyle of “Deerslayer’s Wife”, I received a recipe for Venison Carne Guisada from my dearest friend in the world, Lisa. I truly believe that her input at this juncture in my life was… Continue Reading “Venison Carne Guisada”
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