Wild Game Recipes

Baked flippers are a unique and traditional Newfoundland dish, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of the island. These savory morsels, made from seal flippers, are a cherished part of Newfoundland’s food culture, especially during the spring seal hunt season. This recipe is a wonderful way to bring a taste of authentic Newfoundland to your table, offering a delicious and hearty meal that’s steeped in tradition.

Newfoundland Stuffed Caribou or Moose Heart is a unique and traditional dish that showcases the region’s rich hunting heritage and culinary creativity. This hearty recipe turns the often-overlooked organ meat into a flavorful and impressive meal, perfect for special occasions or family gatherings. The preparation of stuffed heart involves a blend of savory ingredients and spices, resulting in a dish that is both tender and deeply flavorful.

Newfoundland Marinated Moose Stew in Partridge Berry Wine is a unique and flavorful dish that showcases the rich culinary traditions of Newfoundland. This recipe elevates the classic moose stew by marinating the meat in partridge berry wine, adding a distinctive berry sweetness and depth of flavor. The result is a hearty, savory stew with a subtle fruity note that perfectly complements the tender moose meat.

Newfoundland Moose Stroganoff with Dill is a delightful twist on the classic Russian dish, using locally sourced moose meat to create a rich, savory meal. This recipe, taken from a collection of Newfoundland fundraising cookbooks from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, combines tender moose meat with a creamy dill sauce, resulting in a hearty and comforting dish that showcases the best of Newfoundland’s culinary traditions.

Newfoundland Moose Burgers are a tasty and unique way to enjoy the rich flavors of wild game. This recipe, sourced from a cherished collection of Newfoundland fundraising cookbooks from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, brings a traditional twist to a modern favorite. Using lean and flavorful moose meat, these burgers are a fantastic alternative to the usual beef patties, offering a taste of Newfoundland’s culinary heritage.

Newfoundland Flipper Pie is a traditional dish that is made with seal flippers, potatoes, onions, and a pastry crust. The flippers are typically cooked and deboned before being mixed with the other ingredients and baked in a pie dish. It is a hearty and flavorful dish. Click on above photo to see recipe.

Duck Breast with Newman’s Port and Figs is an elegant and flavorful dish that showcases the rich culinary traditions of Newfoundland. This exquisite recipe, taken from a treasured collection of Newfoundland fundraising cookbooks from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, combines the robust taste of duck with the sweetness of figs and the depth of port wine, creating a meal that’s perfect for special occasions or a gourmet dinner at home.