207 river recipes

Traditional Moroccan chicken slow-simmered with saffron, smen (aged butter), and preserved lemon. The braising liquid becomes a silky, intensely flavored sauce.

Venison pate with pork belly and chicken livers, marinated overnight in red wine with orange zest, thyme, and garlic, then baked in a terrine and finished with aspic glaze.

Homemade haggis loaf: approachable Scottish-style meatloaf with ground lamb, lamb liver, rolled oats, and warm spices baked in a loaf pan. A casing-free, kitchen-friendly take on the classic.

Traditional kishke (stuffed derma) with beef liver, rice, ground beef, and coriander in natural casing, simmered low and slow in beef stock until tender.

Invite some European cooking into your kitchen with this delicious dish made with chicken livers, bread slices and a bit of garlic.

Silky chicken liver pate with brandy, mushrooms, shallots, and fresh herbs. A quick, elegant appetizer that's ready to chill in under 30 minutes.

Classic rumaki appetizer with chicken livers and water chestnuts wrapped in bacon, marinated in soy sauce with ginger and curry, then broiled until crispy. A retro cocktail party staple.

Traditional Scottish haggis from scratch, with toasted oatmeal, sheep heart and liver, suet, and warm spices packed into a stomach casing. The Burns Night centerpiece, served with neeps, tatties, and a nip of whisky.

Braised duck breast in a peach-orange cream sauce with mushrooms, honey, and guava jelly. An elegant French-inspired dish finished under the broiler.

Vietnamese peanut sauce (nuoc leo) with chicken livers, crunchy peanut butter, tahini, and dark soy sauce. A rich, savory dipping sauce for spring rolls, grilled meats, and rice paper wraps.

Rumaki wraps bacon around chicken liver and water chestnut, then broils until crisp. The classic 1960s tiki-bar appetizer that deserves a comeback.

Dinuguan is a traditional Filipino pork blood stew simmered with liver, vinegar, fish sauce, and hot banana peppers. Rich, tangy, and boldly savory, this classic Pinoy comfort dish serves 4.

A hearty British-style meatloaf of pork, pig's liver, and bacon with grated carrot, lemon zest, and herbs. Baked in a water bath and served cold the next day for the richest flavor.

Homemade dog treats made with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, bacon drippings, and beef stock. Crunchy, wholesome biscuits your pup will go wild for. Makes 30 cookies with just 10 minutes of prep.

Bacon-wrapped rumaki with marinated chicken livers, water chestnuts, and scallions broiled until the bacon crisps. A retro tiki bar appetizer with soy-sherry-ginger soak.

Crusty Pennsylvania Dutch scrapple from scratch: pork ribs and liver simmered with sage, thyme, and cayenne, then bound with coarse cornmeal, set in pans, sliced and pan-fried for breakfast.