Jeff Benda

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Jeff Benda is the founder of Wild Game & Fish Media where he works with businesses in the hunting, fishing, and shooting industries. With 25 years of past experience in the restaurant and catering industry, he is now a full-time wild game and fish recipe developer and food blogger living in Fargo, North Dakota. His goal is to celebrate local fish and wild game and provide achievable, bright recipes designed to build confidence for new cooks, and inspire everyone to elevate their cooking. You can find all of his recipes at www.wildgameandfish.com or follow him on Instagram: @wildgameandfish

 

 

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Grilled Duck and Romaine Lettuce Caesar Salad | Wild Table
09/18/2024

I look forward to North Dakota waterfowl hunting more than any other season throughout the year. Long, cold, wet days trudging around in waders can take its toll. But it’s the smiling faces of my wife and daughter who bite into mouthwatering

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Venison Shank Tostadas with Pineapple Salsa | Wild Table
08/07/2024

Venison shank is from the lower leg of the animal and a tough cut of meat. But when braised for many hours in a slow cooker, the tough meat softens and transforms into something tender, juicy, and succulent - perfect to put on a taco or tostada like I did

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Early Goose Hunting in North Dakota
07/12/2024

Sometimes you have to swallow hard and accept what you can’t change, especially when it comes to goose hunting. As I turned the pickup truck onto a grassy two-track that bordered a wheat stubble field we had scouted the night before, the meteorologist

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Venison Burger Green Enchilada Bake | Wild Table
06/26/2024

Creamy, cheesy, and very easy – this Venison Burger Green Enchilada Bake all comes together in an oven-safe skillet.  When it comes to wild game recipes, it’s hard to think of a more versatile ingredient than a pound of ground venison.