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Wild Game Recipes for the Adventurous Home Cook Hi, I'm Annie! I hope to inspire you to take your cooking skills to new creative heights.

I'm a wife, mom of 2 boys, Registered Dietitian, Wyoming native, lover of all things food, and the creator of Peak to Plate. I believe that preparing delicious meals and enjoying them mindfully is the best way to pay respect to animals harvested for our consumption.

08/18/2026

Back-to-school season is here, which means busy evenings, hungry kids, and less time to figure out what's for dinner.

These easy wild game recipes are made for hectic weeknights. Try hearty one-pan meals like venison lasagna, enchiladas, Instant Pot Spanish rice, and stuffed pepper casserole for easy clean-up. Or keep things moving with 30-minute favorites like quesadillas, tacos, meatballs, and chopped cheese sliders.

When school nights get busy, these easy, family-friendly recipes make dinner one less thing to worry about.

Comment RECIPES and I'll send them to you!

08/03/2026

🚨Cooking Challenge Update!

After another fun season of cooking, the Peak to Plate Cooking Challenge is taking a little break until fall. By then, hunting seasons will be in full swing, freezers will (hopefully!) be restocked, and we'll be ready to dive into a new round of delicious wild game recipes.

Thank you to everyone who cooked along, left recipe reviews, and shared photos. Watching these recipes come to life in your kitchens has been the best part of the challenge!

In the meantime, I have a few new recipes coming to round out the summer season, so stay tuned.

Comment CHALLENGE to be the first to know when the challenge is back open!

07/13/2026

When it's too hot to cook, these Venison Poke Bowls are the answer.

They're fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor. Tender raw venison, fluffy rice, fresh veggies, sweet mango, and a savory sauce that ties it all together.

If you're making this recipe, be sure to read the food safety notes in the blog post first. And if you're not comfortable eating raw venison, this recipe works great with cooked steak as well!

Comment RECIPE and I'll send you a link!

07/01/2026

Congratulations to Emiley for winning June's Cooking Challenge! 🎉

Want to be next? July's featured recipe is BBQ Venison Sliders!

These sliders are loaded with tender, slow-cooked BBQ venison and topped with crunchy, tangy coleslaw for the perfect handheld meal. They're great for feeding a crowd and work with just about any tough cut you have in the freezer - shoulder, shank, neck, and more.

Here's how to enter:
- Make the BBQ Venison Sliders recipe.
- Leave a star rating and review on the blog.
- Email me to let me know you left a review.
- Bonus entry: Send a photo of your finished meal!

One lucky cook will win a $100 gift card to their favorite online retailer (some exclusions apply). Previous winners have picked stores like Scheels, Sportsman's Warehouse, Home Depot, Amazon, and more!

Comment CHALLENGE for more details!

06/30/2026

The 4th of July calls for great food, and that means you can do better than mystery meat hot dogs (yep, I said it) and a bag of chips from the nearest gas station. This year, let's do it right!

These crispy homemade potato chips are simple to make and guaranteed to disappear before the burgers even come off the grill.

While you're at it, round out your cookout menu with a few more summer favorites:

BBQ Venison Sliders with Tangy Coleslaw (July cooking challenge recipe)
Juicy Grilled Elk Burgers
Marinated Venison Steak
Easy Homemade BBQ Seasoning
Easy Venison Sloppy Joes
Honey Smoked Trout - save a few trout to smoke if you head out on the water
Easy Dehydrated Watermelon - great for using up leftovers!

Comment CHIPS and I'll send you all the recipes listed above!

06/16/2026

The tongs are calling. Fire up the grill and try these Father's Day-worthy wild game recipes. 🔥

Whether you're grilling for Dad, with Dad, or you're the dad behind the tongs, these wild game favorites are packed with bold flavors and made for summer cookouts:

Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstrap Medallions
Spicy Teriyaki Elk Burgers
Marinated Venison Steak
Grilled Elk Steak Fajitas
Mushroom Swiss Venison Burgers.. and more!

From juicy steaks to loaded burgers, there's something here for every grill master. Comment GRILL and I'll send you all my favorite grilling recipes.

06/01/2026

💸 This Steak Salad Could Be Worth $100 💸

Congratulations to Sandy for winning May's Cooking Challenge! 🙌 This month, it's your turn.

The featured recipe for June is Greek Steak Salad: a fresh summer meal loaded with juicy steak, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty homemade dressing. You can customize it with whatever steak and toppings you have on hand!

Want to enter?

✔️ Make the featured recipe
✔️ Leave a star rating and quick review on the blog
✔️ Email me to let me know you left a review
📸 Bonus entry: Send me a photo of your finished meal!

That's it! You'll be entered to win a $100 gift card to your favorite online retailer. Past winners have picked gift cards from Scheels, Sportsman's Warehouse, Home Depot, Amazon, Lancaster Archery Supply, and more.

I love seeing these recipes come to life in your kitchens. Can't wait to see your creations!

Comment CHALLENGE for all the details!

05/22/2026

Memorial Day weekend and burgers just go together. 🍔

Whether you're firing up the grill for a backyard get-together or staying inside because it's snowing 🙃, I rounded up a few of my favorite wild game burger recipes for the occasion. All of them are just as good on the grill as they are cooked in a cast iron pan!

- Spicy Teriyaki Elk Burgers
- Grilled Elk Burger Sliders with Bacon
- Mushroom Swiss Venison Burgers
- Juicy Grilled Elk Burgers
- Venison Burger Sliders

Comment BURGERS and I'll send you the recipes!

05/18/2026

If elk shanks have been hanging out in your freezer because they feel a little intimidating, this recipe is for you.

After a long braise, the meat turns fall-apart tender and soaks up all the rich soy, garlic, ginger, and broth flavors in the pot. The sauce gets silky and savory, and your whole house smells amazing while it cooks.

I love making this in a heavy Dutch oven and serving it over rice or noodles with plenty of extra sauce spooned on top.

If those “save for later” shanks are starting to inch toward freezer-burn territory, this is your sign to use them!

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05/12/2026

Garden season is here, and if you grow herbs, you know what's coming.

A little parsley turns into a lot of parsley.
Mint starts creeping.
Dill pops up everywhere.

Suddenly, you've got more fresh herbs than you know what to do with. Not a bad problem to have!

Fresh herbs are one of the easiest ways to make a meal feel brighter, lighter, and more put-together. They can carry a dish, cut richness, or add that final fresh bite that makes everything pop.

Here are a few ways to use them when your garden starts overflowing:

Let them lead:
• Venison steak frites with chimichurri
• Antelope kofta with mint yogurt
• Smoked fish crostini + herb salad
• Roasted beet salad loaded with herbs

Mix them in:
• Smoked trout dip with lemon + dill
• Beer-battered rockfish tacos with cilantro-lime slaw

Add depth:
• Roasted delicata squash with herbs

When in doubt: use more herbs than you think you need. Chop them up, scatter them over everything, and let them do their thing!

Comment HERBS for my favorite fresh herb recipes!

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