Often made with wild game, pork or duck, rillettes (pronounced "ree-yet") may sound fancy, but they're essentially a butter- or fat-based spread similar to pâté.
Here's a twist on the classic liver dish. Unlike what some of you may have experienced before, the best liver recipes are cooked medium well, which preserves the flavor and consistency of the liver.
I make extra mashed potatoes just so I have enough leftovers on hand to make this family favorite one-pot meal. A cottage pie can be made with beef, venison or in this case, ground elk.