Sweet Chilli Pigeon Salad

It’s been a super hot Easter weekend and having consumed too much chocolate, I decided I needed something light and refreshing to eat for my lunch. If you’re wondering why I’ve gone to such lengths to have pigeon for my lunch, it’s purely because I work back shifts and usually eat dinner at my workContinue reading “Sweet Chilli Pigeon Salad”

Roast Squirrel

Since I’ve started cooking with wild game meats, I have often found myself thinking “what wouldn’t I eat”. I’ve tried deer hearts (which are delicious), rabbit liver (which is pretty tasty) but I wondered if there was an animal out there that might be pushing the boundaries. Squirrel…..the answer is squirrel. To many, the cuteContinue reading “Roast Squirrel”

Bacon Wrapped Venison with Garlic Mushroom Sauce

This meal should take roughly 1 hour to cook and about 20 mins prep. Roe Loins are from a Roe Doe shot a few miles from where I live and were supplied by Castle Game – Scotland – Ltd . That’s what I love about Field to Fork cooking, an abundance of healthy free rangeContinue reading “Bacon Wrapped Venison with Garlic Mushroom Sauce”

Grilled Venison Steak & Fallow Heart Tacos with Chimichurri Sauce

I’m trying to showcase amazing meals using different cuts of meat. Tonight I used Fallow Hearts from Curtis Pitts Deer Services and Venison steak from Castle Game – Scotland – Ltd Everything is homemade except the tortillas. Grilled Venison Steak & Fallow Heart Tacos with Chimichurri sauce. Ingredients Steak and Marinade: • 2 lbs FlankContinue reading “Grilled Venison Steak & Fallow Heart Tacos with Chimichurri Sauce”

Venison & Juniper Stew

So yesterday I spent my day grazing on ALOT of Venison Biltong and despite having a proper tasty salad for dinner, I still didn’t feel full. The weather right now is terrible and typical for Scotland at this time of year. The wind is blowing a gale, the rain is crashing down and won’t stop.Continue reading “Venison & Juniper Stew”

Venison Loin Fillet served with a Japanese Salad & Ginger Soy Dressing

I’ve not been eating enough greens (apparently) so this is my attempt at eating reasonably healthy. The key components here are for the Japanese salad and dressing, you can add tuna steak or beef fillet if venison is not available. This works a treat and the flavours are banging. Enjoy. Ingredients 1 Venison Loin FilletContinue reading “Venison Loin Fillet served with a Japanese Salad & Ginger Soy Dressing”

Venison Shepherd’s Pie

If you’re reading this then you have survived Monday. You have been counting down the hours during your working day, ready to come home and chill or do whatever you do outside of the workplace(unless you work from home). You want to get home home, eat some food and put your feet up. As theContinue reading “Venison Shepherd’s Pie”

Homemade Venison Meatballs

It’s Sunday which means the day of rest……I think. It’s been a mentally draining week due to health issues concerning my daughter and whenever I get stressed I like to eat and oh boy did I EAT. I should probably start off by saying the venison used in this recipe is a close as fieldContinue reading “Homemade Venison Meatballs”

Sustainable Food

Before you read any further I feel that I should make you aware that this post is about my first deer stalking experience and there are photos that some people may not like. Nothing too graphic, just a dead deer, which I appreciate could be upsetting to some. So here we go…… It’s 3.30am onContinue reading “Sustainable Food”

Easy Roast Pigeon Recipe

It’s Sunday morning and I’m heading off to the Farmer’s Market in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. This excites me greatly because there is something for all the family and we can all get treats. The wife will get a coffee, kids will get something sweet and I will pick up some fresh game…win win for us all.Continue reading “Easy Roast Pigeon Recipe”

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