Hank Shaw
A former restaurant cook and journalist, Hank Shaw is the author of three wild game cookbooks as well as the James Beard Award-winning wild foods website Hunter Angler Gardener Cook. He has been featured in Field & Stream, Organic Gardening, Garden & Gun, the New York Times and CNN, as well as on numerous television shows. His latest cookbook is Buck, Buck, Moose, a comprehensive guide to working with venison. He hunts, fishes, forages and cooks near Sacramento, CA.
Recipes and articles by Hank Shaw
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Ramp and Parsley Pesto
If you find ramps at your local farmer's market, make this ramp pesto! Ramps have a bright, garlicky flavor that is perfect for pesto. Toss it with pasta, spread on sandwiches, or swirl it into a spring soup. -
Pasta e Fagioli
A soup of many names, Pasta e Fagioli, Pasta Fagioli, or Pasta Fazool, this classic Italian soup of beans and short pasta with tomatoes and vegetables is a classic favorite. -
Shrimp Etouffee
Shrimp Etouffee! This classic Louisiana stew is made with shrimp, the Holy Trinity of onion, celery, and green pepper, and a simple roux to thicken it up. Serve it over rice for a true Cajun meal! -
Spritz Cookies
Spritz cookies are a classic Christmas cookie! With roots in Germany and Scandinavia, they're a simple butter cookie pressed into festive shapes and topped with all sorts of garnishes. -
Walnut Snowball Cookies
These festive holiday Snowball Cookies are made with finely chopped walnuts, flour, and vanilla, then rolled into balls and dusted with powdered sugar. They freeze well and ship well, too! -
Garlic Knots
A classic Italian pizzeria snack, garlic knots are strips of pizza dough tied in a knot, baked and then topped with melted butter, garlic and parsley. -
Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and grits is an iconic Southern dish and easy to make at home. Grits topped with shrimp, onions, peppers and bacon come together for this classic dish with great flavor. -
Southern Style Collard Greens
Southern Style Collard Greens! Slow cooked collard greens with a ham hock, onions, vinegar and hot sauce. A classic with BBQ! -
African Chicken Peanut Stew
A hearty West African-inspired stew of chicken thighs and legs, sweet potatoes and peanuts that is perfect for a chilly day. -
Slow and Low Country Ribs
BBQ Pork "Country Ribs" - cut from the shoulder, cooked slow and low, and glazed with the barbecue sauce of your choice! This country-style ribs recipe teaches you all you need to know. -
Memphis-Style Pork Ribs
Memphis-style dry rubbed pork ribs barbecued slowly to perfection! -
Spring Minestrone Soup
Spring Minestrone! A springtime version of the classic Italian minestrone, with peas, new potatoes, artichoke hearts, asparagus and spring greens. -
Grilled Cornish Game Hens
Cornish game hens are first butterflied (spatchcocked), then grilled flattened, with the weight of a brick. Perfect for entertaining! -
Pasta Puttanesca
A classic Italian pasta sauce based on pantry items such as olives, capers, anchovies and canned tomatoes. -
Classic King Crab
Alaskan King Crab steamed briefly and served with melted butter. -
Beef Roulades with Walnut Parsley Pesto
Flank steak pounded and stuffed with pesto, wrapped in bacon, rolled into a roulade or pinwheel and roasted. -
Candied Yams
Candied yams, garnet sweet potatoes, glazed with a brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, orange sauce. Perfect for Thanksgiving and the holidays! -
Cod Sautéed in Olive Oil with Fresh Tomatoes
A quick and easy recipe for fish sautéed in olive oil, with Italian herbs and fresh tomatoes. -
Chicken Drumsticks, Ethiopian Style
Slow-cooked chicken drumsticks coated in Ethiopian style berbere spice. -
Fried Catfish
Crispy fried catfish fillets coated in a seasoned cornmeal crust! -
Frutti di Mare Seafood Salad
A classic Italian mixed seafood salad made with calamari, shrimp, clams and scallops, dressed with olive oil and lemon. -
Avgolemono Soup
An easy version of the classic Greek avgolemono soup of chicken with rice or orzo pasta finished with egg and lemon. -
Green Gumbo
A traditional Louisiana gumbo served during Lent that is based on loads of greens such as collards, kale, turnip greens and spinach. -
Matzo Brei
A classic Jewish breakfast or light meal of matzo, egg and either savory toppings or sweet. -
Swordfish with Smoked Paprika
Chunks of swordfish sautéed with fresh tomatoes, smoked paprika and pine nuts. -
Pumpkin Ricotta Gnocchi
Italian pumpkin gnocchi dumplings made with pumpkin or winter squash, ricotta cheese, parmesan and flour. -
Chicken Gumbo with Andouille Sausage
A classic spicy chicken and andouille sausage gumbo with okra. -
Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich
Classic Louisiana Po Boy Sandwich with fried shrimp, shredded lettuce, tomato and homemade remoulade sauce. -
Barbecued Buffalo Wings
Slow grilled chicken wings recipe! Amazing BBQ wings slathered in a classic Buffalo wing sauce. Learn how to grill chicken wings that mimic the low and slow cooking of a barbecue. -
New Jersey Italian Hot Dog
A New Jersey classic hot dog, with fried potatoes, peppers and onions, served with deli mustard on a hoagie roll. -
Risi e Bisi, Italian Rice and Peas
A classic Italian comfort food of rice with peas and chunks of ham. -
Dinosaur Kale with Baby Potatoes
Dinosaur kale, also called Lacinato or black kale, sautéed with garlic and olive oil and serve with poached baby potatoes. -
Fennel, Radicchio and Endive Salad
A crunchy salad of radicchio, Belgian endive and sliced fennel served with a fennel dressing and grated parmesan cheese. -
Boston Brown Bread
Classic Boston brown bread studded with raisins and steamed in a coffee can. -
Moroccan Orange Dessert
A traditional Moroccan dessert made with oranges, orange flower water and cinnamon. -
Feijoada, Brazilian Black Bean Stew
A hearty black bean and mixed meat stew that is often called the national dish of Brazil. -
Braised Leeks
Leeks trimmed and gently braised in butter and white wine and seasoned with thyme, garlic and parsley. -
Champagne Mushroom Sauce
A fancy sauce made with leftover sparkling wine, dried mushrooms and stock that is wonderful with chicken or turkey. -
Feast of the Seven Fishes
An Italian-American tradition for Christmas Eve, the Feast of the Seven Fishes features seven courses each with a different seafood. -
Calamari Stewed with Tomatoes
Calamari (squid) slow cooked in tomato sauce with onion, fennel, garlic, red wine, and parsley. -
Winter Root Vegetable Slaw
It looks like cole slaw, but this shredded salad of root veggies -- carrots, radishes, parsnips and celery root -- is an excellent accompaniment to heavier winter foods. -
Turkey Mushroom Risotto
An Italian-inspired rice dish using leftover turkey, mushrooms, sage and a little fresh goat cheese. -
Sweet and Sour Onions
Sweet and sour braised pearl or boiling onions flavored with vinegar and honey. -
Wild Rice Stuffing
A wild rice dressing with croutons, walnuts dried cranberries and mushrooms. -
Venison Sauerbraten
A classic German pot roast: Venison or beef marinated and then braised in a rich sauce that's finished with crushed ginger snaps. -
Polish Hunter’s Stew
A hearty Polish stew made with several kinds of meat - typically pork - cabbage, sauerkraut and lots of mushrooms, both wild and cultivated -
Rabbit Stew with Mushrooms
Hearty rabbit stew with fresh and dried mushrooms, parsnips, garlic, shallots, and sherry. -
Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce
Vibrant red bell pepper pasta sauce, made with roasted red bell peppers, garlic, onion, sage, anchovies, tomato paste, red wine, paprika, Parmesan -
Jamaican Goat Curry
Slow-cooked, falling-off-the-bone tender goat stew in a Jamaican curry with allspice. -
Grilled Branzino with Rosemary Vinaigrette
Whole grilled branzino fish, or European seabass, served with a rosemary vinaigrette sauce. -
Provencal Seafood Bisque
Outrageously good seafood bisque inspired by Provencal flavors, with saffron, tomato, and mild, white fish. Great with crusty bread. -
Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce
Barbecue sauce made with Dr. Pepper soda, onion, tomatoes, orange juice, vinegar, honey, and cayenne. Great with pork ribs or brisket. -
Moroccan Chickpea Barley Salad
Chickpea Barley Salad with Moroccan seasonings, pistachios, dried apricots, onions, parsley, and lemon. -
Angels on Horseback
Angels on horseback, a British appetizer made with oysters that have been wrapped in bacon and cooked. -
Anadama Bread
Traditional New England Anandama bread, a dark yeast bread made with flour, cornmeal, and molasses. -
Smoky Barbecue Sauce
It's smoky! Rich, spicy, smoky barbecue sauce. Perfect for burgers, ribs, or beef brisket. -
Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Black-eyed pea salad with a Greek twist, fresh spinach, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, green onions, garlic, and lemon. -
Kansas City Barbecue Sauce
Homemade Kansas City barbecue sauce! a rich tomato-based sauce that is just as sweet as it is spicy. -
South Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce
Not all barbecue sauces are red. Enjoy this tangy South Carolina barbecue sauce made with yellow mustard, onions, vinegar, sugar, and cayenne. -
Classic Pasta Primavera
Angel hair pasta with a butter, cream, Parmesan sauce, and plenty of fresh vegetables - broccoli, zucchini, asparagus, snow peas, tomatoes, garlic and basil. -
Rabbit in Mustard Sauce
Classic French rabbit in Dijon mustard sauce, or Lapin à la moutarde. -
Oil-Poached Artichoke Heart Salad
Salad of thinly sliced artichoke hearts that have been slowly poached in garlic infused olive oil and tossed with herbs. -
Cochinita Pibil
Mexican cochinita pibil, or pulled pork shoulder marinated and braised in achiote paste, orange juice, and lime. Great for taco meat. -
Pasta with Slow Roasted Duck Confit
Classic Venetian pasta dish with duck confit or slow roasted duck, garlic, rosemary, and lemon. -
Easy Duck Confit
A quick and easy method for making duck confit (2 hours versus 2 days). -
How to Roast a Goose
Step-by-step detailed instructions and photos on roasting a goose. -
Circassian Chicken Salad
Circassian Chicken Salad is a classic mayo-free chicken salad with a creamy walnut sauce and paprika, garlic, green onions, and parsley. -
How to Make Homemade Sausage
Step-by-step tutorial, with photos, on making homemade sausage. Includes recipe for Italian sweet sausage. -
Guinness Bread with Molasses
All of the rich malty goodness of Irish Guinness in a quick bread with molasses! -
Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
Outrageously good homemade barbecue sauce with molasses, chili, onion, lemon juice, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and bourbon. -
How to Turn Your Kettle Grill into a Smoker
Don't have a smoker? Smoke ribs on your Weber grill, low and slow. Step-by-step instructions on how to smoke meat on your kettle grill.
