The Deerslayer's Wife
Embracing the Hunting Lifestyle
Category: Side Dishes
On Being the Deerslayer’s Mother
(and preparing Pan-Fried Venison Heart) As I read a post recently, from Andy at Tremendous Whatnot, I was reminded of the Deerslayer tradition of preparing a celebratory dinner for the lucky hunter who triumphantly brought his/her bounty back to camp. Photos are taken during… Continue Reading “On Being the Deerslayer’s Mother”
Cornbread Dressing with Apricots and Pecans
It’s now the day after Thanksgiving and I’ve failed to post my recipe for cornbread dressing with apricots and pecans. You’ll have to trust me when I tell you that it was a success. At this point I need to decide whether to ditch… Continue Reading “Cornbread Dressing with Apricots and Pecans”
Mexican Rice
There are recipes that just call for a great side dish like never-fail Mexican rice. As a matter of fact, the next couple of recipes that I’m planning to post will most definitely be served with this rice. I’ve used this recipe all of… Continue Reading “Mexican Rice”
Camping and Pico de Gallo (and skinning fajitas!)
This is the time of year that I enjoy the most. My younger junior deerslayer and I have finished up her homeschool year. My older junior deerslayer turned 24 today. With these milestones under our belts, the entire family has switched into camping mode. … Continue Reading “Camping and Pico de Gallo (and skinning fajitas!)”
Maple Wild Pork Sausage
We were blessed this season to end up with a freezer full of wild pork. We have roasts, ribs, shanks, pork belly, and lots of ground meat. I was particularly excited to have the ground pork. Last year, for the first… Continue Reading “Maple Wild Pork Sausage”
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”
Cornbread (and Beans?)
Cornbread is a wonderful thing. Beans just wouldn’t be the same without it. The smell of warm cornbread harkens most Southerners back to their youth. Many refer to the beans/cornbread combination as a single entity. “Beans & Cornbread” are practically one word. So when… Continue Reading “Cornbread (and Beans?)”
This Little Piggy…
.. ended up on our dinner table. It was delicious. This past weekend we participated in the South Texas version of autumn hunting. It was 80 degrees during the day and in the 60s at night. There was no bundling up against the cold,… Continue Reading “This Little Piggy…”
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!”
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