Free Range Meats Archives

How to Make the Perfect Scrambled Eggs

Eggs are one of the most nutritious and inexpensive proteins, and scrambled eggs are great to feed a crowd. The only problem…

How to Smoke the Perfect Brisket

With a little time and patience, you can learn how to smoke a brisket to make the best feast of your life….

Greek Lasagna

Greek lasagna, also called pastitsio, is a comfort food that nobody can refuse. Pasta, meat sauce, and a layer of cheesy béchamel sauce make…

Best Picnic Sandwich – Calzone & Stromboli Recipe

Stromboli and calzone: how can it get much better than savory fillings stuffed inside decadent bread? I’m feeding a houseful tonight and…

Lasagna Soup

Lasagna soup! You’ll wish you’d tried it sooner. This easy recipe gives you the comfort of lasagna in a creamy soup base….

Deviled Eggs: Traditional and Not

Deviled eggs are a must-have on southern tables for a good reason. They pack a huge amount of flavor into a pretty…

Meatballs with Meaty Gravy

This meatball recipe is mighty flavorful and often requested for special occasions by my family. It’s perfect over garlic mashed potatoes or…

Meatball Casserole with Ricotta and Parmesan Cheese

This hearty meatball casserole is like a pan of lasagna without the pasta layer. Skipping the noodles makes this recipe much lower carb than traditional lasagna, yet it’s still a fun, kid-friendly dinner. It’s also just plain delicious!

How to Make Preserved Lemons

Preserved lemons are wonderful to have in your kitchen. If you grow your own lemons, you can enjoy them preserved all year long….

Venison Steak Sandwich with Roasted Peppers and Goat Cheese

Venison or beef steak, goat cheese, marinated peppers, peppery arugula, and onion combine to perfection in this steak sandwich.

Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

This easy buffalo chicken dip makes the perfect Game Day dish. As I talk about in my cookbook Love Language of the South, here…

30 Great Game Day Recipes

The big game day is coming up. What are you going to serve those football fans? I’ve updated my roundup of game…

Mongolian Beef Recipe

This PF Chang style Mongolian beef recipe has become one of my favorite dinners. Tender beef meets a savory-sweet sauce in a…

Hamburger Steak with Mushroom Gravy & Fried Onion Rings

Hamburger steak with gravy, often called Salisbury steak, is a staple in meat-and-three restaurants in the South. The meat typically has a…

Best Labor Day Recipes

Labor Day weekend is almost here! Many of us will be firing up the grill to celebrate. To make your menu easy,…

How to Smoke Meat on a BBQ Grill

It’s true: you can make delicious smoked spare ribs, smoked chicken, and other smoked meats with a regular grill. Smoking meat on…

Shakshuka – Spicy Mideastern Egg Dish with a Wild Game Twist

Shakshuka: this simple, spicy dish is as fun to eat as it is to say. Imagine a skillet sizzling with tomatoes, onions,…

20 Best Salad Recipes

Here are my best salad recipes all in one place, from light to hearty and elegant to simple. Salads sure have come…

11 Best Grilling Recipes for Spring and Summer

Backyard grilling: there’s nothing better in the spring and summer in the South. As for what to grill, I’ve got a roundup…

Ultimate Pot Roast and Creamy Northern Beans

A well cooked, well seasoned pot roast melts in your mouth. Creamy Northern beans or roasted potatoes make the perfect bed for either a venison or a beef roast.