RECIPE: 100% Grassfed Bison Steak Perfection

Bison steaks are very similar to beef steaks, and can mostly be prepared in the same ways. The one difference is that bison is quite a bit leaner than beef, so you’ll want to keep a close eye on time and temperature, to make sure not to overcook. One great method is to sear the meat on a hot grill first, then finish cooking it in the oven. Check out these cooking tips, below, for tender, juicy results!

RECIPE: BBQ Pulled Bison Sliders

Pulled bison is surprisingly simple to make, and deeply flavorful and tender. Add your favorite BBQ sauce and some coleslaw and you’ve got a perfect summer meal. The hardest part is just remembering to start this recipe early. This will cook low and slow over about 8 hours, for pull-apart-tender, juicy, meat.

RECIPE: Stuffed Bison Burgers

Take the classic bison burger to the next level by stuffing it with blue cheese and bacon! Bison’s so lean that these burgers aren’t greasy or heavy, just packed with rich, smoky flavor.

RECIPE: Extra Crunch Finger Steaks

Use any of your favorite grassfed/grassfinished beef or bison steaks to make this decadent finger food! Finger steaks are a play on chicken-fried steak and are an especially big hit with kids. A lean bison steak lends itself well to deep frying, and you can count on this recipe to be rich, fun, and flavorful.

RECIPE: Ready for Summer Rhubarb Cilantro Dip

I love a recipe that handed off on a post it because I begged to know how to make it. Shadow brought this one to the ranch last week, and I’ve been bugging her to give me the details since. It’s a super flexible recipe. Keep the ingredients fresh and raw, and you’ll have a salsa or relish for your wraps. Prep the veggies with a little blanching and simmering, you can turn it into a sauce for slathering on delicious meats as well. And any excuse to use more of that prolific rhubarb is a win in my book.

RECIPE: Baked Lemon Herb Chicken Legs

We saw this recipe in a social media post from our friend and holistic health practitioner Pam Langenderfer of Lakeside Holistic Health in Coeur d’ Alene. We adapted it to our taste, and we highly recommend you try it. Delicious and easy to prepare, you probably have all of the ingredients in your pantry already.

RECIPE: Chicken Shawarma

Make this chicken salad your next party dish. With crisp garden veggies and delightful, aromatic seasonings, chicken salad has never been so well dressed.

Nacho Taco Dip

This Nacho Taco Dip recipe is the perfect party food! It's easy to make and packed with flavor and nutrients thanks to the use of Ramstead Ranch Ground Beef. The beef is cooked with taco seasoning and then combined with salsa, jalapeños, and cream cheese. The mixture is then topped with shredded cheese and sour cream (if you choose). The result is a delicious and satisfying dip that is sure to be a hit with your guests. The best part is that it can be prepped ahead of time, so you can spend more time with your guests and less time in the kitchen. Give this recipe a try and see for yourself how easy and delicious it is! Oh, and we like to freeze the leftovers for easy snacks and lunches!

Osso Buco aka Shanks

Osso Buco, when prepared properly, is delicious! Though, not common in colloquial American cuisine, this cut is often found on menus at very high end restaurants! Give this recipe a try.

RECIPE: Pork Steak With Stone Fruits

Pork steaks have special, robust flavor that sets them apart from even the most delicious pork chop. When you slow cook them with seasonally fresh fruits, the mix is magical. Berries, peaches, and apricots top my list of recommended fruit to try. You’ll be dazzled! (Psst: this is a great way to use any bruised or not-so-perfect fruits from your harvest.)

Special BBQ

This year, we got to take part in an exciting pilot project with our neighbors, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. This project helped them reduce food waste from the kitchen side of their nearby Kalispel Casino, just down the road in our beautiful Pend Oreille County.