Stovetop Archives – Jess Pryles

Grilled Ham & Cheese sandwich with jammy bourbon cherries

Grilled cheese just got an upgrade. Taking a cue from black forest ham, this sandwich is loaded with jammy bourbon-spiked cherries.

Whipped goat cheese dip with bacon, thyme and honey

The goats cheese is light and creamy and finished with a salty swirl of peppered bacon fat, and a drizzle of honey.

Maple Bacon Brioche Stuffing

This rich holiday stuffing is a sweet-tooth bacon lover’s dream.

Butter seared dove breast with garlic & fresh herbs

Dove meat has a delicate and mild flavor – you don’t need to wrap it in bacon to have it taste great. Try this quick butter seared dove recipe instead!

Beef San Choy Bao (Chinese Lettuce Cups)

Delicious Chinese inspired crisp, cool lettuce cups filled with crunchy veg and beef mixture.

chicken pozole recipe with radishes and avocado

Chicken Pozole Verde

Fresh, bright, filling and comforting, this pozole recipe with hominy and shredded chicken is ready in about an hour.

Salsa Macha with pepitas and sesame

Consider Salsa Macha the Mexican version of chili crisp oil, but with more earthy flavor than heat.

Quick & Easy Mongolian Beef

This quick and easy Mongolian beef recipe has all the flavor of Chinese takeout – sweet, salty and spiked with fragrant garlic & ginger .

Seared hanger steak with rustic charred scallion salsa

Hanger steak is a best kept butcher’s secret no more! Pair this richly flavored steak with a bright salsa made w. charred scallions, mint and peanuts.

How to perfectly cook crispy duck breast

Perfect duck will have rendered crispy skin while the meat stays pink and juicy. Here’s how you do it.

Red Beans and Rice (using a leftover ham bone!)

Work smarter and use your leftover ham bones to create this flavorful New Orleans classic. Red beans and rice is a traditional New …

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Hearty Hungarian-style Venison Goulash Stew

Straight from field to table, this comforting stew cooks venison in a hearty broth until it’s perfectly tender.

Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Gumbo

My version of this classic cajun gumbo is made even richer and more decadent by a daringly dark roux, creating a mega-flavor packed base to build on.

Seared Scallops with Balsamic Bacon Jam

This new twist on surf-n-turf makes for a great one-bite appetizer.

Tender Venison Meatballs with Red Sauce

Fork tender and packed with flavor, this is the venison meatball recipe you’ve been waiting for.

Mexican-Style Beef Chorizo (your new fave breakfast meat)

Rich with smoky chili notes and a vivid red hue, this beefy version of Mexican chorizo will become your new go-to breakfast meat.

Clams with panko, pancetta & shallot

Using larger topneck clams for this recipe gives you less smaller shells to fiddle with, and more room for delicious pancetta and shallot butter.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Smoked Ham and Blueberry BBQ Sauce

The only thing this sandwich is missing is the nap you’ll need to take afterwards.

Hold the ketchup and try this sweet tomato relish instead!

This recipe for a savory n sweet tomato relish has a hint of a spice and pops of mustard seed. Use it in place …

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Crispy & tender – the ultimate beef tongue recipe

This rich and delicious treat features that elusive combo of crisp seared edges with an impossibly tender inside.

Brown Butter Steak Bites

Perfectly seared chunks of steak are finished with a generous coating of nutty brown butter – what’s not to like?

Liquid gold: how to render fat and make your own tallow

Rendering your own fat at home is a great way to get the most from your meat purchases, and make your favorite dishes even more delicious.

Veal Wraps with Mushroom & Blue Cheese

Delicate, tender veal is seared to perfection and stuffed with a tasty umami-bomb combo of mushrooms, thyme and blue cheese.

beer cheese dip in bread bowl using sodium citrate

Lone Star Beer Cheese Dip – in a bread bowl!

A beer cheese dip that stays impossibly gooey for perfect dipping satisfaction every time. All thanks to one special ingredient.

Petite Tender Steak with Roasted Garlic Aioli

Delicate medallions of petite tender are cooked to a perfect medium rare, and complimented with lashings of creamy roasted garlic aioli.

Pecan Crusted Pork Chops

The humble pork chop receives a double upgrade of flavor and texture with this crunchy spiced pecan crust.

The Bruffin – beefy breakfast muffin w. Avocado butter

A brilliant plan to unite the awesomeness of a cheeseburger with a satisfying breakfast sandwich results in the Cheeseburger Breakfast Muffin, or Bruffin.

Tender & Crispy Venison Carnitas

Venison chunks are given the braising treatment for several hours to intensify flavor, then pan seared until the edges turn crisp.

Honey & Bourbon-Glazed Steak Tips

Juicy pieces of beefy steak in a honey bourbon glaze will have you reaching for more than just one bite. Get the recipe here.

Crispy chicken thighs with Guajillo, Orange & Tequila

Juicy chicken thighs with a layer of golden crispy skin with a sauce made from Guajillo chilis with fresh orange and tequila.

Red Wine Ragu with Beef Short Rib

Beef short rib is braised until deliciously tender, then mingled with tomato, wine and herbs to create this incredible sauce. Try this recipe for Red Wine Ragu.

Savory Cheddar & Corn Pancakes with Chile Jam

Paired with a healthy serving of bacon and fire roasted chile jam, these savory cheddar & corn pancakes are delicious for breakfast, brunch or dinner.

How to make seriously good Philly Cheesesteaks

The secret to a great Philly Cheesesteak is choosing the right cut, and the perfect ratio of tender and crispy bits.

Venison Chilaquiles Verdes

Traditional chilaquiles verdes are given a meaty boost with the addition of ground venison and a fried egg.

koji marinaded flank steak with crispy rice and miso butter

Koji Flank Steak with Crispy Rice & Miso Butter

Koji marinaded flank steak grilled to perfection then paired with crispy, crunchy rice all drenched in salty miso butter.

Aussie Vegemite Glazed Lamb Rack

The simplicity of this Vegemite glazed lamb rack allows both the rich, gamey meat and the complexity of this iconic Aussie spread to shine.

Spicy Orange Habanero Sauce

Make this habanero citrus sauce, then put it on everything. A sweet start with a fiery spicy finish, you’ll quickly become addicted!

Hearty Venison Stew with Mushrooms & Barley

A true hunter and gatherer dish, this venison stew with barley and a variety of mushrooms is a hearty meal in a bowl.

Cajun Chicken and Andouille Gumbo

Good gumbo is as dark and murky as a Southern Louisiana swamp. Learn how to perfect your roux and create this rich chicken and andouille gumbo.

Stuffed Venison Backstrap with Walnut, Sage & Cremini Mushroom

Some folks call it loin, others call it backstrap- whatever you call it, don’t cut it up into steaks! Check out this whole stuffed venison backstrap.

How to make classic Texan Frito Pie

The Texas traditions of high school football & Frito pie are inexorably linked. Learn more about the portable chili snack that’s a Lone Star favorite.

Meet the Oklahoma Onion Burger

Charred onions with a beef patty smashed right over the top, and make it a double. You gotta try the Oklahoma Onion Burger.

Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Bourbon sauce

You won’t believe how easy it is to make this incredible seared pork tenderloin with cherry bourbon sauce. In fact, you can be ready to serve in under 30 minutes!

Summer Noodle Bowl with Spicy Korean Gochujang Beef

Spicy Gochujang-smothered pieces of filet meet fresh pickles and cool noodles for this easy summertime Korean-inspired noodle bowl.

seared duck breast with smoked blood orange sauce

Seared Duck with Smoked Blood Orange Sauce

Perfectly seared duck is a magnificent union of tender and juicy meat topped by a crown of crisp skin. Try this take on classic duck with orange, with a smokey twist.