Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2011

This did nothing for me. It was edible, but I thought the flavors were way too blah (its pretty bad when the most obvious flavor is the salt you add to "spice" it up a bit).

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slatez

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Brainerd, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2010

This recipe is so flexible and very creative for venison - which is why I gave it 5 stars. You can easily alter this recipe to taste, and it still turns out great. Here is what I did: Per other reviews, I decided to cut out the butter entirely and double the rice, which was a rice blend with lentils. I added finely chopped mushrooms (portobella) - good addition - and used fresh cranberries cooked down a bit. I would skip the sugar, too, next time, because we also do not love sweet dishes for dinner, like another reviewer. I made a double batch easily. Thanks for a new idea for venison!

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edelmanweiner

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2010

I followed this recipe to a t. My only change was cutting back the butter and sugar that was suggested by other viewers. We are not fans of sweet dinners and this meal was not for us.

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Krista

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Independence, Missouri, USA

Living In: Lake Lotawana, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2010

I cut the sugar and butter as recommended by others, and added diced onions to the stuffing ... this got rave reviews by everyone around the table (including the kids!)

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Karen H

Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2010

I used red rice instead of wild rice and dried cranberries instead of fresh (they didn't have them at the store). It was absolutely delicious! Even my 2 yr. old loved it. It was a bit too different for my meat-and-potatoes husband, but he still ate it (I knew it wasn't to his taste when I cooked it, but I can only do chili mac so many times). I think next time I'll use less sugar if I can't get fresh cranberries. The dried cranberries contain added sugar, and I think that made the dish a bit too sweet. Also, I used olive oil instead of butter - worked great & much healthier.

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lizza

Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2010

Made this recipe tonight for me and my husband, used half the brown sugar and no butter per the reviews, and it was delicious! I wish I had cut the cinnamon back a little though too as it was a bit over powering, but very glad I had cut the brown sugar--it was plenty sweet w/ the 1/4 cup. I also used ground venison sausage which has a stronger flavor & white rice instead of wild b/c it was what I had and the craisins--I cut them into tinier pieces w/ kitchen shears and added the pine nuts one reviewer suggested. I will definitely be making this again and having some dinner guests!

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DAWGVET

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Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2010

Easy and delicious! I used craisins instead of boiling cranberries and used moose burger instead of venison- just what I happened to have on hand. I also used less butter and half the brown sugar after reading other reviews on this recipe and it turned out perfect. This is one we will be making often.

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AKhippie

Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2009

I made this recipe tonight. I used ground lamb instead of venison (could not get it)I drained off all of the fat & added a little chicken broth so it was healthier. I also grated & chopped onion, carrots & zucchini, sauteed them & added to the recipe, as well as topping it w/ a sprinkle of breadcrumbs. Fabulous dish that I WILL be making again!

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RBNCHRSTN

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Trumbull, Connecticut, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2009

Beautiful dish, and open for creativity! I used two squash, venison sausage, and dried cranberries. When browning the sausage I added some diced onion and celery. I too cut back on the brown sugar and butter. This was fabulous!

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CJ in Texas

Home Town: Lubbock, Texas, USA

Living In: Amarillo, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2008

very very good. this is a great change from all the traditional recipes for venison out there. i used cubed venison instead of ground venison, and it was delicious!

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