Game Dishes

Pappardelle is a famous Tuscan pasta variety. When paired with ragù di cinghiale (made with wild boar), they become one of the region's best gastronomic experiences. Unlike classic ragù, the one prepared with wild boar has a... READ MORE

Pappardelle alla lepre is an ancient Tuscan dish – allegedly, Boccaccio himself was impressed with these pasta ribbons which are cooked in broth and flavored with hare meat. The preparation of this rich dish is time-consuming – the har... READ MORE

Kouneli stifado is a traditional stew consisting of pieces of browned rabbit meat that have been cooked with onions, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, red wine or red wine vinegar, chicken or rabbit stock, and olive oil. A handful of warm and aromat... READ MORE

Salmì di cervo is a traditional dish originating from the Valtellina valley. Although there are variations, the dish is usually made with a combination of venison, red wine, pancetta, carrots, onions, garlic, celery, butter, olive oil, and ... READ MORE

Poronkäristys is the traditional dish of Sámi people in Finland, Norway and Sweden, prepared by sautéing reindeer meat. The dish originates from the Arctic Lapland where the semi-nomadic, indigenous people called Sámi hav... READ MORE

Fenkata is the national dish of Malta, a communal meal that is prepared with rabbit as the star of the feast. A whole rabbit is typically marinated in wine, then stewed with aromatic herbs and vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes, onions, and garl... READ MORE

Sate kelinci is a traditional dish originating from Java. The dish consists of rabbit meat that's usually marinated, then placed on bamboo skewers and grilled to perfection. The marinade is often made with a combination of shallots, garlic, ginger... READ MORE

A unique American burger known as bison burger is a type of hamburger that uses meat from the North American bison. This hamburger is often called buffalo burger as bison meat is frequently incorrectly referred to as buffalo meat, which i... READ MORE

Cinghiale in umido is a Tuscan stew prepared with wild boar meat as the main ingredient. Apart from the wild boar meat cut into pieces, the stew also contains vinegar, red wine, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, olive oil, and tomato sauce. It is f... READ MORE

Fenek moqli is a traditional dish. It's made with a combination of rabbit meat, sunflower oil, thyme, dry white wine, and garlic. The meat is cut into pieces before it's marinated in white wine, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. It's then fried in ... READ MORE

Coniglio alla ligure or Ligurian-style braised rabbit is an appetizing second course from the Italian region of Liguria. The combination of delicate rabbit flesh, the sweet flavor of the ligurian olives, and the subtle taste of pine nuts ... READ MORE

Blackened alligator is a specialty hailing from Louisiana that is made with pan-seared pieces of seasoned alligator meat as the star ingredient. The dish is typically prepared by rubbing bite-sized pieces of alligator meat with a blend of spices a... READ MORE

Kangaroo steak is a cut of meat taken from the kangaroo. It is lean and has a distinct flavor, often described as gamey. It is commonly consumed in Australia and is considered a healthier alternative to traditional meats like beef and lamb because... READ MORE

Nyúlpaprikás is a traditional rabbit stew. In the traditional recipes, almost the entire rabbit, apart from the bones, is used for the stew. Other main ingredients for the stew include onions, garlic, red peppers, and tomatoes. Some ... READ MORE

Hazenpeper is a traditional (and German!) stew made with hare meat, flour, butter, red wine, carrots, onions, celery, and leeks. This thick and rich stew is typically flavored with a variety of spices such as garlic, thyme, rosemary, cloves, junip... READ MORE

Capriolo alla valdostana is a rich venison stew from Aosta Valley. To prepare this hearty dish, venison must be marinated in vinegar and pepper for at least 12 hours, and it is then slowly simmered with lard, vegetables, grappa, red wine, and spic... READ MORE

Even though its origins are the subject of a heated debate, with Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia all claiming the dish to be their invention, everyone agrees that squirrel meat was the original ingredient of this Southern smoked meat stew. T... READ MORE

Lapin á la Kriek is a traditional dish consisting of lean rabbit meat that's served in a sauce made with Kriek, a sour lambic beer flavored with cherries. The rich flavors of the meat are a great match for the sour and sweet Kriek. Other in... READ MORE

Hirschgulasch is a traditional type of goulash, a stew of meat, vegetables, and spices made specifically with venison, or deer meat, instead of the beef or pork that might be used in other types of goulash. The name of the dish translates to v... READ MORE

Reinsdyr mørbrad is a traditional game meat dish originating from Norway. The dish consists of reindeer steaks that are fried or grilled to perfection, usually in reindeer fat, butter, and oil. The meat of domesticated and farmed reindeer i... READ MORE

Conejo con arroz is a traditional dish that combines rice with rabbit meat. There are numerous variations on this specialty throughout Spain, with some calling for making the dish in the style of a paella, where it consists of a thin laye... READ MORE

Game pie is a traditional dish consisting of a pastry shell filled with rich gravy and slowly cooked game meat such as venison, rabbit, and pheasant. The dish is typically prepared during the colder months, since the British game season usually ru... READ MORE

Conejo al ajillo is a traditional dish that's believed to originate from the farmers who used to cook in their countryside cabins. The dish is made with rabbit, potatoes, garlic, vinegar, salt, and olive oil. The rabbit is cut into smaller pieces ... READ MORE

Perdiz escabechada is a traditional dish originating from Castilla-La Mancha. The dish is usually prepared with a combination of partridges, onions, carrots, garlic, white wine vinegar, dry white wine, olive oil, pimentón or paprika, bay le... READ MORE

The term alla cacciatora is widely used in Italian cuisine, referring to a way of preparing game meat. Coniglio alla cacciatora or hunter’s style rabbit is a delicious Italian dish made with unboned rabbit meat cut into sma... READ MORE

Lapin à la crème is a traditional dish originating from France. The dish is usually made with a combination of rabbit meat, dry white wine, smoked bacon, crème fraîche, flour, egg yolks, carrots, garlic, onions, salt, pe... READ MORE

Bidos is a traditional stew of the Norwegian Sámi people. It's made with a combination of reindeer meat (including the heart), onions, potatoes, and carrots. Traditionally, no seasoning is used because the stew already has a rich flavor ref... READ MORE

Traditionally made by the native Minahasan people and hailing from North Sulawesi, this Indonesian dish employs fruit bat as the main ingredient. Though bats are often fried or grilled, the most popular way is to incorporate them into paniki, the ... READ MORE

Codornices en salsa de guajillo is a traditional game dish originating from Mexico. The dish is made with a combination of quail, chanterelle mushrooms, lard or corn oil, guajillo chiles, onions, garlic, oregano, and salt. The quails are cut in ha... READ MORE

The Italian island of Ischia is home to wild rabbits that have long been hunted by the local people who use the animal’s meat in various traditional specialties, including coniglio all’ischitana. This meat specialty is typically made b... READ MORE

Coniglio in agrodolce is a traditional dish originating from Sicily. It consists of rabbit meat, onions, tomatoes, carrots, celery, spices, seasonings, and agrodolce sauce. The ingredients for this traditional Sicilian sweet and sour sauce may var... READ MORE

Cinghiale in dolceforte is a traditional dish hailing from Tuscany, where it's been prepared since the 16th century. It's made with wild boar meat that's cut into pieces, marinated, then cooked with carrots, onions, celery, red wine, and pepper. T... READ MORE

Kilmeny kail is a traditional dish originating from the Kingdom of Fife. The dish is made with a combination of rabbit, bacon, greens (cabbage or kale), and salt. The rabbit is cleaned and cut into pieces and then simmered with bacon in a big pot ... READ MORE

This traditional Belgian dish consists of a whole rabbit that is cut into pieces before being slowly simmered, usually alongside onions, prunes, raisins, and herbs such as thyme and bay leaves. Nowadays, the dish is often cooked with dark beer, th... READ MORE

Dyrestek med vilsaus is a traditional meat dish originating from Norway. The dish consists of reindeer roast that's served with game sauce. The roast is made with a combination of milk, butter, suet, leg of reindeer, and seasonings, while the sauc... READ MORE

This dish originates from land-locked Zambia, where animals such as gazelles freely roam on the vast land, so it is not a surprise that a curry made with good-quality gazelle meat is quite popular in the country. The dish is made with gazelle rump... READ MORE

Conejo escabechado is a traditional rabbit dish originating from Chile. The dish is usually made with a combination of rabbit pieces, white wine vinegar, onions, bell peppers, garlic, carrots, white wine, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, hot peppers, o... READ MORE

Antipasto di coniglio is a traditional dish originating from Piemonte. The dish is usually made with a combination of rabbit meat, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, juniper berries, salt, peppercorns, olive oil, and bay leaves. The rabbit is cooked... READ MORE

Originally cooked very slowly in earthenware pots in the oven, this obscure Italian dish hails from Treviso and can best be described as almost-a-lasagne, consisting of layers of pigeon meat and bread, covered with cheese and doused in pigeon brot... READ MORE

Caribou stew is a traditional stew and a specialty of Nunavut cuisine. The stew is usually made with a combination of boneless caribou (wild North American reindeer) cubes, onions, celery, red wine, tomato paste, bay leaves, thyme, potatoes, carro... READ MORE

Scottish rabbit curry is a traditional dish originating from Scotland, but it’s prepared throughout the United Kingdom. It’s essentially a British rabbit stew with added curry. The list of ingredients used to prepare the dish includes ... READ MORE

Medvjeđi gulaš (bear goulash) is a traditional dish from the Balkans, particularly popular in countries like Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia. Medvjeđi gulaš is made using bear meat, which is slow-cooked with onions, garlic, carrots, pe... READ MORE