Doves, Brandy, Mushrooms and Orange

WARNING – this recipe uses alcohol – so proceed with caution! Ok, beyond that, this works well with any upland game, really. I think the photo is actually quails in the pan and not doves, but you get the point. I like the photo, so I’m using it.

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Wild Turkey Tamales

Great with any wild game, including shredded wild turkey breasts. Slow roast deer neck and shoulder roasts, shred the meat and wrap it up in masa. About the Masa, To prepare the masa, pick up a bag at the grocery store and follow the directions on the bag for tamale dough. I start with 2…

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Hot Quail

An adaptation of a popular New South preparation for fried chicken, but here at the Sporting Chef, we use quail. The key is to season your quail BEFORE tossing it in egg and flour to help the seasonings “stick” better.

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Pheasant Breasts and Asparagus

It seems that you can get fresh asparagus of fairly good quality just about any time of the year. You just have to be willing to pay for it. In September, those of us in California can find some great “grass” from South America if we feel like ponying up three to four dollars a…

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