Posts by Mike Bolton
Wild In The Kitchen: Grilled Doves A La Mancha
Grilled Doves A La Mancha 15 doves kosher salt olive oil bay leaves ground sage melted bacon fat Smoked paprika Black pepper Pluck the feathers from the doves, remove the entrails and leave whole. Wash them thoroughly under cold water, and place doves on paper towels to dry. Stuff each dove cavity with half a…
Read MoreGuest Editorial-Opinion September 2021
I’m not sure if this world is about to return to normal, but thank God it is about to at least feel normal again. January means the start of a new year, but for the past 50 years or so, September has been the start of my new year. Many approach Jan. 1 with gusto…
Read MoreWild In The Kitchen: Greek Style Grilled Striper
Greek-Style Grilled Striper Large striped bass filet Cavender’s Greek Seasoning Lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper 3 medium white onions 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 large can chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato paste When fileting striper, leave skin on. Wash and pat dry. Flip filet skin side up and brush with olive…
Read MoreWild In The Kitchen: Chicken Fried Venison Steak
Chicken Fried Venison Steaks I was served this dish while hunting in Texas about 20 years ago. It has been a favorite recipe of mine ever since. 1 whole venison tenderloin 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 5 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons garlic powder…
Read MoreWild In The Kitchen: Pan-Seared Striped Bass
Pan-Seared Striped Bass I am a big fan of striped bass and its culinary options. Striped bass have white meat and a mild flavor, but it is their texture that makes them so versatile. They can be pan-seared like salmon, grilled, cold-smoked, broiled or sautéed. 4 skin-on striped bass fillets 1 lemon 3 tablespoons olive…
Read MorePoor Man’s Seafood Bisque
Freeze in Cool Whip bowls for a great, quick microwave meal. Any boiled fish, flaked 1/4 stick butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 small onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 3 ounces tomato sauce 2 cups fish stock 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning 1 beer 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 cup heavy cream…
Read MoreWild In The Kitchen: Deer Rib Red Beans And Rice
Deer ribs are often ignored by hunters when it comes to cooking time, but they make a wonderful, tender addition to red beans and rice. Two slabs venison ribs 1-lb. andouille sausage 1-lb. dry red beans 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 stalks…
Read MoreWild In The Kitchen: Wild Turkey Stew Comfort Food
It can be downright chilly at the start of the turkey season, and that’s when most turkeys are taken. Why then not whip up a turkey stew that the whole family will enjoy on a chilly evening? 1/2 wild turkey, shredded 4 red potatoes, quartered 1/4 stick butter 1 large onion, diced 4 tbsp. garlic…
Read MoreSimple Roasted Rabbit Quarters
Being the camp chef, I was once asked to cook a few rabbits we took one afternoon. This is what I threw together from stuff at the camphouse. It turned into an all-time camphouse favorite. 1 3-lb. rabbit 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1/4 cup bacon grease 4 tablespoons sugar 1 white onion,…
Read MoreWild In The Kitchen: Country Fried Venison Steaks
Country-Fried Venison Steaks You’ve got to try this recipe from Beth Strickland, who prepared this dish as part of the Middle Bay Boat Team during a AWF Gulf Coast wild game cook-off. 2 lbs. cubed venison steaks Whole milk 2 cups all-purpose flour Seasoning salt Black pepper to taste 1/4 cup bacon grease 2 cups…
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