Wild Game and Game Birds

Mix and match with your favorite ingredients. Choose a sauce base, a vegetable, pasta or rice, a protein, add-ins, and one or more toppings to customize this casserole.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Quail are seasoned with Asian-style flavors and then broiled or grilled. Serve with a roasted salt and peppercorn mixture alongside for dipping.

Method:   outdoor grill, oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

You don't need a Michelin star to create a stunning meal. Just grab some game hens and follow this simple recipe for a memorable dinner.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with honey, duck breast, orange juice concentrate

Method:   indoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Featuring marinated pheasant slow-cooked in a rich garlic and wine sauce, it's easy to whip up and perfect for serving with rice. It's a stress-free option for busy...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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Made with apple, bacon, salt, black pepper, purple plums, butter, onion, lemon juice, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Feeling adventurous? Try these battered and fried fresh cicadas for a crunchy snack. While you can catch them yourselves when in season, it's easier to buy them at an Asian...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Cacciatore-style works great with almost all poultry and fowl. Pan-fried blue grouse with mushrooms and lots of tomatoes is a perfect example.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Buffalo gives a new twist to a basic chili recipe

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Low and slow cooking is the way to go for venison. This roast is as hearty as they come, infused with some savory onion soup mix.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

If you're looking for a show-stopping dish, this baked pheasant casserole recipe is a winner. Your guests will be impressed with your culinary skills and they'll be asking for...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Phenomenal pheasant and veggies. Pheasant breast stir-fried with broccoli, snow peas, and carrots along with a pop of fresh ginger is fantastic for a quick and easy meal over rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cream sherry, chicken stock, flour, quails, salt, butter or margarine, paprika, mushrooms, artichoke hearts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Cornish game hens rubbed with olive oil, garlic, and spices, slow-cooked with snap peas and carrots make a guest-worthy meal

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with water, onions, bay leaves, salt, potatoes, carrots, turnip, acorn meal or finely ground hazelnuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with onion, honey, ground ginger, orange, Cornish game hens, salt and freshly ground black pepper, butter, lemon juice, apricot puree or preserves, orange juice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Change things up this holiday season by preparing a roast goose instead of a turkey. The flavor of the goose is "richer" than turkey (closer to that of duck) and the meat is...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

If conventional chicken is feeling a little too predictable, give this baked pheasant a shot. After all, who doesn't enjoy a delicious dinner that's as easy to prepare as it is...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Ducks are oven-roasted with a spicy barbecue sauce baste.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Get out all the spices and gear up for a challenge. Lemongrass, chiles, and cilantro deliver complex flavor with citrusy undertones for this stir-fried duck over rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This roast duck is all about the orange. Orange juice, orange peel, some optional orange liqueur. The bright, citrusy flavors provide a balancing complement to the richness...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Why simmer away doing nothing when you can whip up fried venison in a flash? A quick saute, followed by pressure cooking, gives you savory layers and juicy bites without...

Method:   pressure cooker, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

On the lookout for a new venison recipe? This roast is so simple. All the flavoring comes from bacon and black pepper, so definitely use fresh-ground.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cornstarch, ready-to-cook duckling, onion, tarragon, orange juice, salt, dry mustard, currant jelly, orange peel, port wine

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with celery, flour, bell pepper, oil, mushrooms, butter, water, onions, salad olives, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This glaze is the real deal. Peaches, brandy, and cinnamon turn roasted pheasant into a delightfully sweet and savory affair.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Slow-roasted goat tacos with plenty of pico do gallo and avocado on fire-roasted corn tortillas.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with chicken seasoning, Cornish hens, chicken, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

Bison is a lean, yet succulent cut of meat that is perfect for grilling. Grilling for just 3 to 4 minutes on each side yields a juicy, tender steak.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with fresh crimini mushrooms, dried porcini mushrooms, dried shiitake mushrooms, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, balsamic vinegar, red wine, Worcestershire...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

A tasty duck recipe with citrus flavors served with fragrant braised red cabbage.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Turn those pheasant leftovers into liquid gold with this pheasant stock recipe. It's the secret ingredient your stews and soups have been waiting for, fancy without the fuss.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with chili powder, armadillo meat, olive oil, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, celery salt, seasoned salt, jalapeno pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with alligator, leek, garlic, tarragon, lemon peel, dried thyme, white pepper, dried sage, all-purpose flour, white wine

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with black peppercorns, olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, salt, thyme, rosemary

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with cornmeal, eggs, oil or shortening, calf fries or bull oysters, salt, black pepper, beer

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with barbecue sauce, water, bell pepper, raccoon, sweet potatoes, onion, carrots, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with lemon juice, salt, black pepper, butter, shallots, brandy, white wine, heavy cream, Meat Glaze, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with rice, Cornish hens, orange juice, chicken broth, honey, orange, grand marnier, salt and pepper, orange sections

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with bay leaf, salt, onion, ducks, goose, butter or margarine, flour, chicken broth, burgundy wine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with ketchup, cola, onion, venison roast

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with vinegar or lemon juice, vinegar, salt, flour, oil, garlic, brown sugar, prepared mustard, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with garlic, parsley, celery, fresh parsley, tomatoes, chicken stock, green onion, hot sauce, oregano, Cajun spices

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with white vinegar, buttermilk, bay leaves, garlic, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, bacon grease, beer, onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with tomato puree, paprika, pigs' feet, onions, garlic, green bell pepper, bay leaves, vinegar, red peppers, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with olive oil, carrots, celery, red onion, parsley, duck legs, salt and pepper, white wine, bay leaf, fresh thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with pigs' tails, salt, cabbage, onions, bell pepper, garlic powder, red or black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with parsley, green onions, lemon, green olives, celery, onions, garlic, flour, oil, whole duck

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt, garlic, ground elk meat, onion, celery, beef bouillon, water, baked beans, ketchup, mustard

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with rice, hot sauce, squirrels, onions, green bell pepper, potatoes, celery, chili powder, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours