Coconut and Tea Smoked Cervena Venison with Mango Salad

Refreshing tropical flavors paired with cold-smoked Cervena – perfect for hot climates year round. Makes 6 servings Cervena: 1 pound Cervena loin or fillet 1 cup shredded coconut small handful black or jasmine tea leaves 2 handfuls wood shavings Marinade: Read More …

Sacher Torte

This recipe for Sacher Torte is really THE Chocolate Torte. The Sacher Hotel in Vienna has been serving the legendary stuff for years. The Original Sacher-Torte is the worlds most famous chocolate cake! Its recipe is a well-kept secret since Read More …

Eggnog Custard Pie

For those who like eggnog, the holiday season is an awesome time of year. From the moment Thanksgiving starts, I start pulling out the eggnog recipes. I love making this custard pie, and sharing it when I have to! You Read More …

Classic Cream Soups

In 1869, Ulysses S. Grant was sworn into the Presidency and the last stake was driven into the transcontinental railroad. That same year, two men - a fruit merchant named Joseph Campbell and an icebox manufacturer named Abraham Anderson – Read More …

Butternut Dauphinoise

Let’s talk about everything that is warm, cozy and comfy like this creamy butternut dauphinoise aka butternut squash au gratin. This time of the year a bit of warming up is in order and that’s how this dish came to Read More …

Zalivnoye

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, so it is time to start thinking about the all-important zakuska table. Zakuska is the Russian version of hors d’oevres, but being Russian, it’s bigger, brawnier, and way more ambitious. And no Read More …

Kholodets

It’s hard to imagine New Year’s dinner in Russia without it. It’s not too hard to make kholodets, but it does take a while, preparation can take up to three days. In our times, you can enjoy this kind of Read More …

Garden Vegetable Minestra with Braised Cervena Venison Tarragon Pistou and Garlic Croutons

This delicious venison and vegetable soup is an all-year favorite with guests at Jardiniere. Chock full of vegetables and herbs, it’s light enough to enjoy in the summer, and the rich red meat from the Cervena makes it lusty enough Read More …