Game Birds and Poultry

Recipes for wild game birds ranging from the tiny snipe to wild turkey: pheasants, quail, partridges, grouse -- you name it!
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Reverse Seared Canada Goose Breast: Perfect Steak-Style Dish
If you're looking to enjoy Canada goose breast like a steak, this reverse-seared recipe is the way to go. The technique locks in flavor while creating a tender, juicy bite. Sliced thin and served simply, this is a game-changer for anyone who loves wild game. Make this Canada goose breast recipe—it's the best way to turn your hunt into a delicious meal, with minimal effort and maximum flavor!
Knoephla Soup: A North Dakota Comfort Classic
Knoephla soup is the perfect dish when you’ve got birds from North Dakota to cook. This hearty soup features dumplings (knoephla) that add a satisfying texture to the rich broth. You can enjoy it as a soup or sauté the dumplings with butter and caramelized onions for a simpler take. Either way, it’s a dish that’ll warm you from the inside out. Make this knoephla soup—your taste buds will thank you!
Homemade Cotechino Sausage Recipe
Embrace the flavors of winter with homemade Cotechino, a traditional Italian sausage that brings warmth and nostalgia to any holiday table. This wide, cooked pork sausage is perfect for festive gatherings, evoking memories just like Southern Hoppin’ John or Minnesota’s lutefisk. While it may sound complex, making Cotechino is quite manageable, even for beginners. Enjoy it with lentils for a truly authentic experience. Make this Cotechino recipe today! #Cotechino #ItalianCooking #SausageMaking #HolidayRecipes #ComfortFood | @huntgathercook
Flavorful Pulled Duck Recipe: Perfect for Tacos, Sandwiches & More
Discover this versatile pulled duck recipe, made by slow-cooking tender duck legs and wings until perfectly shred-worthy. Use it for tacos, sandwiches, burritos, or empanadas! Whether you're using a slow cooker, oven, or smoker, this recipe is easy to follow and packed with rich, savory flavor. Try making this pulled duck for your next meal—it’s a game-changer!
Fried Dove Breast Recipe
What goes together in life goes together on the plate. The point of this recipe is to eat doves with what they eat. Most of the ingredients in the pilaf are common food items in a dove's diet, and are pretty easy to find in a market. If you can't find wheat berries, use barley. Make this Fried Dove Breast Recipe! | @huntgathercook
Bacon-Wrapped Dove Recipe
I normally don’t much care for bacon wrapped dove. But once I realized I didn’t have to follow the standard jalapeno-cream cheese-bacon wrapped dove popper recipe everyone seems to do, I was set free. After some experimentation, I can share with you a recipe for bacon wrapped dove I can really get behind. Make this Bacon-Wrapped Dove Recipe! | @huntgathercook
Goose Stew with Barley and Mushrooms: A Siberian-Inspired Comfort
Warm up with this hearty snow goose stew, inspired by Russian stews and perfect for a cozy meal. Featuring tender snow geese, wild mushrooms, and a flavorful broth, this dish is versatile enough to work with any meat and ingredients you have on hand. Whether you’re using barley, rye, or even potatoes, this stew will become a favorite. You simply must try making this Snow Goose Stew—it’s a comforting and creative dish to savor!
Homemade Wild Duck Hot Dogs Recipe
Create unique wild duck hot dogs with this all-duck sausage recipe! Making duck sausage can be challenging due to duck fat’s low melting point, but this guide simplifies the process. Perfectly juicy, flavorful, and loaded with rich duck taste, these hot dogs are ideal for adventurous eaters and game meat lovers. Impress your friends at the next BBQ or cookout. Make this Wild Duck Hot Dogs recipe and enjoy! #DuckRecipes #GameMeat #HomemadeSausage #BBQIdeas #Charcuterie | @huntgathercook
Wild Rice Pilaf with Duck Recipe
Wild rice pilaf and duck is a classic combination, at least in the Upper Midwest, and it’s one of the easiest places to apply the “if it grows together it goes together” mantra I try to live by when I create dishes. After all, wild rice grows in the marsh. Ducks live in the marsh. There ya go. Make this Wild Rice Pilaf with Duck Recipe! | @huntgathercook
Duck Fesenjan: A Flavorful Persian Classic
Duck Fesenjan is a rich, savory Persian dish that's perfect for duck legs, bringing together unique flavors of pomegranate and walnuts in a luscious sauce. While chicken or pheasant also work well, this recipe was originally crafted for duck, making it a perfect way to enjoy the bird. You simply must try making this Duck Fesenjan—it’s an unforgettable taste of Persian cuisine!
Pheasant Confit Recipe
Many of you know about duck confit, pronounced “con-fee.” It’s a classic French method of slightly curing meat, then poaching it gently in fat until it is meltingly tender. With ducks or geese, it’s a natural: I’ve confited domesticated duck legs with only the fat on the legs themselves — no added fat needed! Upland game birds, however, being lean, require special care. Make this Pheasant Confit Recipe! | @huntgathercook
Classic Duck à l'Orange Recipe: Make this Duck à l'Orange and Impress Your Guests!
Elevate your culinary skills with this classic French duck à l'orange recipe, inspired by Julia Child. This dish perfectly combines the rich flavors of duck with the bright sweetness of orange, creating a delightful balance that’s hard to resist. Ideal for special occasions or a gourmet dinner at home, this adaptation is perfect for using either wild or domesticated ducks (or even a small, fat goose!). #DuckALorange #FrenchCuisine #GourmetCooking #HomeCooking #JuliaChildInspired | @huntgathercook
Hungarian Paprikash Recipe with Pheasant & Nokedli Dumplings
Hungarian Paprikash is an iconic dish known for its rich, comforting flavors. This version uses pheasant, but chicken is the traditional choice. Paired with nokedli dumplings, it's a hearty and delicious meal. Whether you’re cooking chicken, pheasant, or other white meats, this recipe is sure to impress. Make this Hungarian Paprikash today! #HungarianPaprikash #PheasantRecipe #ComfortFood #PoultryRecipes #NokedliDumplings | @huntgathercook
Hank's Dove Poppers
Yep. I went and done it. I made dove poppers, by far the most popular dove recipe in America. But mine are a little different, maybe even better than any you’ve had before. For more than a decade, I heaped hate on the venerable popper: A dove breast, usually skinless, nestled into a blob of cream cheese that is itself stuffed into half a jalapeño, all wrapped in bacon. Sometimes soaked in Italian dressing. Make these Hank's Dove Poppers! | @huntgathercook
Green Chile Chicken Soup Recipe
A Southwestern-style green chile chicken soup, with roasted green Hatch chiles, white beans, greens and a rich broth. I made mine with pheasant, and any white meat will work. This soup is also dairy free, but if you want — or if you messed up and used really hot green chiles — a dollop of sour cream can be a nice touch. Make this Green Chile Chicken Soup Recipe! | @huntgathercook