As promised, I bring you the first of many Barbara Tagami Wild Edibles recipes. We hope you enjoy it!

(Wild game jambalaya recipe)

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Slow-cooked Canada Goose Vegetable Stew

by Barbara Tagami

Delicious and hearty, this stew is simple to prepare with a flavor that is anything but simple.

Make the marinade:

1/2 c soy sauce
4 tsp lime juice
1-2 cloves of fresh garlic minced
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
4 tsp vegetable oil

combine the above ingredients in a re-sealable plastic bag.

2lbs cubed (3/4'” cubes) Canada goose breast
add cubed goose breast to marinate and refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours.

3/4 c All- purpose flour
drain marinated goose pieces. Put the flour in a plastic bag; add goose pieces in batches and shake to coat pieces.

1/4 c butter
heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat and brown goose on all sides. Transfer to a 3-quart slow cooker.

Add the following ingredients:

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed golden mushroom soup, undiluted
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 c water
8 oz fresh mushrooms sliced
1 c cubed potatoes
¾ c fresh carrots (baby carrots)
1/3 c frozen peas
2 roma tomatoes, deseeded and diced
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender.

Serve with rice, mash potatoes or noodles. Serves six.

(Venison recipes)