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2007 Season Recipes:

Deer Burgers!

1 Large slice white bread crust removed
2 Tablespoons whole milk
1 tsp sage
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tablespoon steak sauce (A1)
1 lb ground Venison

Mix bread and milk into a paste in a medium bowl. Add all the other ingredients and mix together then form into patties. Grill or fry and serve with cheese if desired.

Poor Man's Lobster

2 lbs fish fillets cut into 2 inch squares (northern or walleye is best)
1 cup water
1 cup dry white wine
two bay leaves
one small onion sliced
6 lemon slices

Put everything except fish in a pan and heat until simmering, put fish in simmer for about 10 minutes. cool slightly and serve with melted garlic or lemon butter.

Venison Sausage

1 lb ground venison
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 tsp pepper
tablespoon liqued smoke
1 cup water
2 tsp salt
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp marjoram
1 tablespoon dry mustard

Mix it all together and form into two rolls. roll tightly in foil. bake for 1 hour at 350 or boil about 1 hour. cool in foil then rewrap and refrigerate. Serve with Crackers and Cheese!

 

WALLEYE ON CHEESE TOAST

1 1/2 CUPS COOKED FLAKED WALLEYE
1/4 CUP FINELY CHOPPED CUCUMBER
1 TABLESPOON MAYO
1 TABLESPOON SOUR CREAM
SALT PEPPER
4 LARGE TOMATO SLICES
4 SLICES TOASTED BREAD
4 SLICES AMERICAN CHEESE

SET OVEN TO BROIL. MIX FIRST 6 INGREDIANTS. PUT A TOMATO SLICE ON EACH PIECE OF TOAST AND SPREAD MIXTURE OVER THE TOMATO, TOP WITH A CHEESE SLICE. BROIL ABOUT 2 MINUTES UNTIL CHEESE MELTS


1/2 LB LEAN FISH FILLIETS CUT INTO SQUARES OR CUBES
1 EGG
1/2 CUP DRY BREAD CRUMBS
BOTTLE OF SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
OIL

HEAT OIL IN A DEEP PAN TO ABOUT 375. DIP FISH IN EGG THEN BREAD CRUMBS. FRY UNTIL DEEP GOLDEN BROWN, DRAIN. SERVE WITH SAUCE FOR DIPPING

PHEASANT AND BACON ROLL UPS

PHEASANT BREAST CUT INTO LONG THIN STRIPS
EQUAL AMOUNT OF BACO CUT IN 1/2
TOOTHPICKS
1 TSP GARLIC POWDER
1 TSP CUMIN
1 TABLESPOON CHILI POWDER

BBQ SAUCE

MIX SPICES TOGATHER AND DREDGE MEAT IN SPICES, PLACE 1/2 STRIP OF BACON ON EACH PHEASANT STRIP AND ROLL UP. SECURE WITH TOOTHPICKS. BAKE IN A 350 OVEN ABOUT 30 MINUTES SERVE WITH BBQ SAUCE FOR DIP


ITALIAN BAKED RABBIT

RABBIT CUT INTO 6 PIECES
3 CUPS TOMATO SAUCE
2 MEDIUM DICED ONIONS
1/2 CUP FLOUR
1 DICED GAR;IC CLOVE
1 TABLESPOON ITALIAN SPICES
SALT AND PEPPER
COOKING OIL

BROWN THE ONION IN 1/4 CUP OIL IN FRYING PAN. REMOVE ONION WITH A SLOTTED SPOON AND SET ASIDE. DREDGE RABBIT IN FLOUR WITH SALT AND PEPPER AND BROWN ON BOTH SIDES IN THE OIL. REMOVE RABBIT AND ADD T SAUCE ONION GARLIC AND SPICES TO THE PAN SIMMER 15 MINUTES. PLACE RABBIT IN SPRAYED BAKING DISH AND COVER WITH SAUCE. BAKE FOR 1 HOUR AT 325

SHORE LUNCH

1 BOX COMPLETE PANCAKE MIX
2 TSP TONES LEMON PEPPER
1 BEER
FISH FILLETS (WALLEYE, NORTHERN, CRAPPIE)
OIL FOR FRYING

MIX BEER WITH ENOUGH PANCAKE MIX FOR A THIN BATTER ADD LEMON PEPPER STIR. HEAT OIL TILL ALMOST SMOKING, DIP FISH IN THE BATTER LET MOST OF THE BATTER RUN OFF AND FRY UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN

TURKEY ENCHILADAS

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup diced green chilies
12 tortillas
1 cup jack cheese
1 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups cubed wild turkey
1 can enchilada sauce

warm the tortillas in a damp paper towel in the microwave. coat a 13x9 pan with cooking spray. mix all ingredients. put about 2 tablespoons in the center of each tortilla and roll them up. place in baking pan. pour enchilada sauce over and cover with foil. bake at 350 for 30 minutes.


VENISON MEATBALLS

1/2 LB ITALIAN SAUSAGE
1 LB GROUND VENISON
1 TABLESPOON BASIL
2 TEASPOONS GARLIC POWDER
1 TEASPOON OREGANO
1 EGG
1/4 CUP DRY BREADCRUMBS

MIX IT ALL TOGATHER FORM INTO BALLS AND BAKE ON A COOKIE SHEET AT 375 FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES


CHICKEN FRIED WILD TURKEY

COUPLE OF TURKEY BREAST DEBONED AND CUT INTO THIN STRIPS
1 BOTTLE ITALIAN DRESSING
1/2 TSP TONES LEMON PEPPER
2 EGGS BEATEN
1 CUP OF MILK
SALT AND PEPPER
2 CUPS FLOUR
OIL FOR FRYING

MARINATE STRIPS IN ITALIAN DRESSING AND LEMON PEPPER, SEVERAL HOURS OR OVERNIGHT. BEAT EGGS AND MILK TOGATHER STIR SALT AND PEPPER INTO FLOUR AND DIVIDE AMONG TWO BOWLS. HEAT OIL TO ABOUT 350. DIP TURKEY INTO FLOUR THEN EGG THEN FLOUR. FRY UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN THEN DRAIN ON PAPER TOWLS.

 

2006 Season Recipes:

Moose stew or Sta Fa Ta as it is called in Alaska is simple beauty! Made from mostly canned ingrediants old "sourdoughs" came up with this recipe many years back. Due to a lack of Moose in Iowa we will use Venison here. STA FA TA 1 lb Venison stew meat or roast 1/4 cup of flour 1/4 cup cooking oil 1 large onion 1 can of stewed tomatoes 1 can of beef broth 1 Tbs of Rosemary salt and pepper Drege meat in flour then brown in 1/4 cup of oil. Chop the onion unto large pieces. Add onion and cook 3 more minutes. Add the rest of the ingrediants including salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 11/2 to 2 hours.


Turkey Ala Tom- Sometimes simple is better. One day I actually didn't feel like cooking! So I came up with this: 1-2 lb Turkey Breast (boneless os bone-in) 6 slices of bacon 2 Tbs sage 1 Tbs of sage 1 Tsp pepper Rub spices into Turkey breast. Drape with bacon. Bake at 350 for about 30-35 minutes.


VENISON STEAKS WITH MUSHROOMS AND CREAM 4 6 oz tenderloins 1 Tbs oil 1 Tbs butter 1 cup sliced mushrooms (oyster, portabella, shittake) 1/2 cup of beef broth 1/2 cup dry Vermouth 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/4 Tsp salt 1/4 Tsp pepper 1 Tsp lemon juice 2 Tbs Tarragon Heat oil and butter then brown Venison steaks until preferred doneness. Remove and tent with foil. Add mushrooms saute 1 minute add the rest of the ingrediants. Simmer until slightly reduced and thickened. Plate steaks and pour sauce over the top. Ohhh Pheasant takes well to quick cooking so it is perfect for a stir fry. You may use chicken breast if you like.


STIR FRIED GINGER LIME PHEASANT 1lb bonless, skinless breast cut into 1" pieces 4 Tbs lime juice 4 Tbs sherry 2 Tbs soy sauce 2 Tsp cornstarch 1/2 cup chicken broth pinch salt 1/2 lb Oyster, Moral, or Shittake mushrooms sliced 1/2 Lb Snow Peas 2 Tbs Olive Oil 2 Tbs Grated Ginger 4 green Onions 1/2 " slice Mix togather Lime, Sherry, Soy Sauce and Chiken broth add Pheasant let set at least 1 hour. Remove breast pieces and preheat skillet. Add olive oil. after it is very hot add meat, stir fry 2 minutes add mushrooms, peas, and ginger. Stir fry two more minutes, add pinch of salt. Whisk cornstarch into marinade mix and add to skillet. Simmer about 2-3 minutes until thickened. serve over rice garnish with onions. Forget Salmon cakes! Go down to Banner Lakes and catch yourself some trout!


TROUT CAKES 1 1/2 cups cold mashed taters (instant is fine) 1 1/2 cups cooked flaked trout (or Salmon) 1 egg beaten 2 Tbs finely chopped onion 1 Tsp fresh lemon juice pinch of salt pinch of pepper 1/2 cup of flour 1 more egg beaten 1 cup dry breadcrumbs Cooking spray or oil Mix togather first 6 ingrediants. Form into patties. Dip in flour then egg then breadcrumbs. Fry in oil or spray. until golden brown.


This recipe actually was a Texas chili cookoff winner about 35 years ago. It remains to this day my favorite chili recipe of all time. made with Beef, Buffalo, or Venison it is a hit! Bowl of "RED" Venison Chili 1 lb Ground Venison 1 Large Onion 1 151/2 oz can of Refried Beans 2 Tbs minced Garlic 2 151/2 oz cans Tomato Sauce 1 Tsp Salt 1 Tbs Cumin 2 Tbs chili Powder Cayanne Pepper (you decide how much) Brown meat and toward the end add roughly chopped onion. Cook until meat is finished browning, drain. Add meat and all ingrediants to stockpot. Rub or grind the spices to release oils. Simmer about 2 hours test flavor and adjust seasonings as necessary. Best with a little shredded cheddar and a touch of sour cream.


Don't be scared off by that fancy word "scallopini" they are just little cutlets (kind of like bluegill fillets). TURKEY SCALLOPINI WITH WHITE WINE AND LEMON 1 1/2 Lbs boneless, skinless breast of Wild or tame Turkey Salt and Pepper 2/3 Cup of Flour 3 Tbs Butter 3 Tbs Olive Oil 1/4 Cup Dry white Wine 1/2 Cup Chicken Stock 2 Tbs Lemon Juice Parsley for Garnish Cut turkey breast into thin slices about 1/4 inch thick. Dredge in flour, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat butter and olive oil then saute Scallopinis until golden brown, remove and set aside. Add wine, stock, and lemon juice to the pan simmer until reduced by half. Arrange turkey on plate cover with sauce and garnish with parsley.


Coconut Catfish 4 4-6 oz Catfsh Fillets I know it sounds weird! But try it! Serve it with some creamy coleslaw. 2 Eggs beaten 1/2 Cup Flour 1/2 Cup Cornmeal !/4 Cup Shredded Coconut Oil Pepper Heat oil, dip fillets in flour then egg then cornmeal/coconut mix. Fry about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain and serve.


I learned this technique in Culinary school it is called "Fish en Papillote" or "Fish in Paper". You guys can really wow the girls with this one! 2 6-8 oz fillets (Salmon, Walleye. Notrhern) 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 Lemon Pepper Small Onion Cooking spray Parchment Paper Cut a 12'' circle out of the paper. Spray with cooking spray. Set fish off center towards you. Sprinkle with pepper. Place a generous slice of onion and a slice of lemon on top. Fold the paper over and crease it in one inch intervals so it is very well sealed. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 375 for about 15 minutes. Plate up and cut open at the table.


The Simple Way to Lard a Venison Roast Forget larding needles and all that time consuming stuff, don't drape bacon over it the fat just runs off! Try this: Cut 4-6 slices of bacon in half. Cut one end of each slice into a point (like a Muzzy Broadhead) Freeze the bacon solid. When it is frozen take the roast and about every 2-3 inches jam a sharp broad knife, such as a Chefs knife, deep into the roast. Slide the frozen bacon piece into the cut. Bake as usual. Moist and tasty!


TOM's CITRUS CILANTRO WALLEYE TWO LBS OF WALLEYE FILLETS (OR CRAPPIE, CATFISH, NORTHERN, ETC) OLIVE OIL/NONSTICK SPRAY CUP OF CHOPPED CILANTRO 1 SEEDED JALEPENO PEPPER TABLESPOON OF CHOPPED GARLIC 1 LIME PEPPER (TONES) SPRAY A BAKING DISH AND PLACE THE FILLETS IN A SINGLE LAYER. GET A SKILLET GOOD AND HOT WITH TWO TABLESPOONS OF OLIVE OIL. WASH THE LIME AND GET TOGATHER ABOUT TWO TBL OF LIME ZEST. CHOP THE PEPPER, FINE. WHEN THE SKILLET IS HOT THROW IN THE LIME, GARLIC AND PEPPER. (YOU SHOULD HEAR THE SIZZLE) SAUTE FOR TWO MINUTES THROW IN THE CILANTRO SAUTE ONE MORE MINUTE. SPREAD ABOUT ONE TEASPOON OVER EACH FILLET (USE IT ALL) SQUEEZE SOME LIME JUICE OVER IT AND BAKE FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES AT 375. OH YEAH