Table of Contents
Introduction & How to Use This Book 8
Cut Cheat Sheet 10
Field-to-Freezer Prep 12
Troubleshooting, Tips & Tricks 14
Classic Comfort Food Dinners 17
Perfect Roast with Garlic & Herbs 19
Classic Shepherd's Pie 20
Chipotle Jack Burgers with Easy Chipotle Mayo 23
Soy-Glazed Medallions 24
Swedish Meatballs 27
Slow Cooker Brisket Sandwiches 28
Roasted Whole Tenderloin with Peppercorns 31
Lightened-Up Stroganoff 32
Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs with Herb Gremolata 35
Globally Inspired Mains 37
Venison Chorizo 39
Italian Sausage 40
Kebabs with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce 43
Classic Italian Meatballs 44
Barbacoa Meat 47
One-Pot Curry 48
Chimichurri-Marinated Steak with Fresh Salsa 51
Zucchini Meatball Boats 52
Small Plates & Snacks 55
Wild Game Charcuterie Board 56
Mediterranean Nachos 58
Asian Lettuce Wraps 61
Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Crostini 62
Carpaccio 65
Easiest Black Pepper Jerky 66
Crispy Chorizo Brussels Sprouts with Sriracha-Honey Sauce 69
Flatbread with Meatballs & Balsamic 70
Chorizo Sweet Potato Nachos 73
Cranberry-Orange Party Meatballs 74
Jalapeño Poppers 77
Lightened-Up Taco Dip 78
Soups & Salads 81
Italian Wedding Soup 83
Spicy Chipotle Chocolate Chili 84
Pasta Fagioli 87
Tuscan White Bean, Kale & Sausage Soup 88
Asian Chop Salad 91
Herby Mediterranean Pita Salad 92
Steak & Blue Cheese Salad 95
Breakfast Ideas 97
Rustic Breakfast Strata with Greens 99
Huevos Raneheros 100
Blueberry Sage Breakfast Sausage 103
Cheesy Hash Brown Bake 104
Veggie & Egg Breakfast Bites 107
Mexican-Style Breakfast Burritos 108
Kale, Mushroom & Steak Frittata 111
Southern-Style Sausage Gravy 112
Southwestern Venison Chorizo Quiche 115
Apple & Leek Hash with Sweet Potatoes 116
Steak & Eggs 119
Sauces & Marinades 121
All-Purpose Marinade 123
Homemade Venison Stock 124
Curry Marinade 127
Chimichurri Marinade 128
Blueberry Balsamic Reduction 131
Five-Spice Marinade 132
Sides 135
Black Pepper Herb Biscuits 137
Restaurant-Style Salsa 138
Favorite Simple Salad 141
Savory Pastry Dough 142
Herb Roasted Potatoes 145
Best Ever Stovetop Broccoli 146
Couscous Salad with Tomatoes & Cucumbers 149
Pickled Red Onion 150
Acknowledgments 152
About the Author 153
Index 154