Roasted Pumpkin Cream Pie by Smokinhotchef

Paw Paw Poundcake by Smokinhotchef

I am excited to say I was fortunate enough to discover Paw Paws in my area this late summer, something I had only heard of in song by Baloo the Bear in "Bare Necessities" (The Jungle Book) and childhood accounts of seeing the trees and eating the fruit while hiking from my older sister Gayle.Paw Paws grow here in the Eastern and…

Herbed Venison Roast w/ Brown Sugar and Ponzu, Happy Hunting! by Smokinhotchef

Herbed Venison Roast w/ Brown Sugar and Ponzu, Happy Hunting!The time for hunting is here again and I am excited to once again see various family and friends of the family come bearing gifts. I am fortunate to have received wild turkeys, squirrels and…

Spice Rubbed Roast Turkey by Robyn Savoie

This salty-spicy-sweet rub keeps the meat lean but still plenty of flavor. This recipe easily converts to a 3 - 4 pound roasting chicken. Just cut the seasonings in half. The instructions include cooking time.

Swiss Mushroom Pheasant Breast by Robyn Savoie

This entree is easy to prepare but looks and tastes special enough for company and special-occasion suppers. Everyone enjoys the golden pheasant breasts topped with ham, melted Swiss cheese and fresh mushrooms.

Orange and Molasses-Glazed Turkey with Sherried Pan Gravy by Robyn Savoie

Orange and molasses give this turkey a beautiful sheen, but their real strength is in flavoring the pan dripping's, which become the aromatic base for a wonderful gravy. Early settlers brined meats as a way of tenderizing and preserving, but today we use brining as a terrific method for ensuring tender, moist and juicy turkey.…

Crock-Pot Maple Mustard Sauced Turkey Thighs by Robyn Savoie

The cool weather has finally arrived. Goodbye fresh corn and tomatoes, and hello stew! This is great in a crock-pot but if you don't have one, this is easily adaptable to the oven. The trick to slow cooking is to brown the meat first, before you put it in the slow cooker. You’ll just get more flavor that way. Turkey is a…

Chipotle Butter by Robyn Savoie

This is great with grilled corn on the cob, potatoes, dinner rolls and corn bread.

Southern Low Country Braised Pig's Feet by Smokinhotchef

This recipe sings low country with high notes. A very significant part of African American heritage and culture. Pig's feet, along with the other 'undesirable' discarded parts, like ears and chittlins' were a staple in the slaves' diets as well as pinto beans and cornbread, also their personal vegetable gardens. This was sustainable…

Herb Flecked Venison Burgers by Smokinhotchef

One of the best things about rural country living is the access and availability of wild game. Venison nourished the early settlers and Indians in days of olde. Venision makes for a terrific meal and it is a sustainable food source. Lean and earthy, venison can be substituted for any red meat and cut as well! As a part of my live…