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Kita

Hey, I’m Kita, the Meat Maven, outdoor junkie, campfire connoisseur, adventure-seeking and world traveled recipe developer and photographer behind GirlCarnivore.com. My mission is to break down savory eats and inspire you to get a little grit under your nails while having fun with your food. READ MORE

Close-up of cooked salmon topped with pomegranate seeds, pistachios, fresh dill, lemon zest, and a creamy sauce.

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23 Holiday Dinners That Keep Everyone at the Table Longer

A bowl of spaghetti squash topped with ground meat tomato sauce, garnished with fresh parsley.

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17 Crockpot Recipes That Do the Work While Life Happens

Plate of mashed potatoes topped with braised meat, red cranberries, gravy, diced vegetables, and garnished with chopped herbs.

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21 Christmas Beef Recipes Meant for Long, Lingering Dinners

A pan of fettuccine alfredo topped with sliced blackened chicken breast, garnished with chopped parsley and grated cheese.

Chicken

Blackened Chicken Alfredo

A skillet of shepherd's pie with a spoon scooping out a portion, showing ground lamb, peas, corn, and carrots under a mashed potato topping.

Lamb Recipes

Classic Shepherd’s Pie

A baking dish filled with lobster mac and cheese topped with breadcrumbs; a serving spoon lifts a portion. Plates, utensils, and bread are nearby on a wooden table.

Seafood

Lobster Mac and Cheese

A bowl of creamy whipped ricotta garnished with olive oil, herbs, and red pepper flakes, served with toasted bread slices on a rustic wooden table with various kitchen tools nearby.

Appetizer Recipes

Creamy Whipped Ricotta Dip

A close-up of a slider sandwich filled with shredded buffalo chicken on a dark surface, surrounded by similar sandwiches.

Chicken

Buffalo Chicken Sliders

A bowl of oxtail stew with potatoes in a rich, dark broth, garnished with herbs, placed on a rustic mat with a gold spoon. A glass of red wine and fresh herbs are nearby.

Beef Recipes

Slow Cooker Oxtail Soup

Four pieces of seasoned salmon fillets are placed on wooden planks, ready to be smoked or grilled.

How To

How to Tell If Salmon Is Done (Visual + Tactile Cues Chefs Trust)

Four raw salmon fillets, evenly spaced, placed on a black surface with coarse salt scattered around.

How To

How to Portion Salmon Fillets (Even Pieces, Faster Cooking, Better Texture)

A salmon fillet, with skin on, cut into four pieces, placed on a well-used, stained metal baking sheet—ready to be transformed using the best wood for smoking salmon.

How To

How to Remove Salmon Skin (The Clean, No-Slip Method)

deep red sockeye salmon, portioned into filets

How To

How to Store Salmon Safely (Fresh, Raw, and Leftovers)

A brown ceramic bowl filled with a mixture of diced raw salmon, herbs, and seasonings, with a spoon resting inside, placed on a wooden surface.

How To

How to Dice Salmon for Tartare

Two raw halibut fillets on parchment paper in a metal tray, seasoned with pepper, with olive oil, parsley, lemon, and garlic beside them.

How To

Seafood Buying Guide: How to Choose Fresh, High-Quality Fish

Close-up of raw salmon fillets on white parchment paper with slices of herb butter on the side.

How To

Salmon Internal Temperature Guide (Raw to Fully Cooked)

A metal pot lined with plastic wrap containing a mixture of salmon tartare and herbs sits on a green plate on a wooden surface.

How To

How to Shape Tartare Without a Ring Mold

Two raw salmon fillets on parchment paper with bowls of chopped onions, capers, spices, lemon halves, cherry tomatoes, bread slices, oil, and fresh chives arranged on a wooden table.

How To

Raw Fish Safety Tips (Home Cook Edition)

A plate with sliced baguette and a salmon tartare topping containing diced tomatoes, herbs, and onions, with a wooden spoon in the background.

How To

What Salmon Is Best for Tartare? (Buying Guide)

A round serving of salmon tartare garnished with chopped chives sits on a plate with lemon wedges, on a wooden table with condiments in the background.

Seafood

Salmon Tartare

A sliced, seasoned roast beef showing a pink, medium-rare interior on a wooden cutting board with a plate of food and parsley in the background.

How To

How to Carve a Bone-In Prime Rib (Step-by-Step Guide)

A bowl of creamy soup with white beans, spinach, chicken, and herbs, garnished with basil, next to slices of toasted bread.

Chicken

Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Chicken

Four browned chicken thighs in a creamy lemon pepper sauce with lemon slices and herbs, cooked in a cast iron skillet, surrounded by broccoli, parsley, lemon wedges, and olive oil.

Chicken

Lemon Pepper Chicken

A wooden bowl of green chicken chili garnished with sliced jalapeños, sour cream, herbs, and tortilla chips sits on a wooden plate with a spoon, next to a drink and another dish.

Chicken

The Best Green Chicken Chili Recipe (Homemade Salsa Verde)

A skillet filled with ground beef stroganoff and egg noodles, garnished with fresh herbs, with a wooden spoon resting inside. Surrounding the skillet are mushrooms, herbs, and pepper.

Beef Recipes

Ground Beef Stroganoff

Sliced roasted turkey with garnish of herbs and pomegranate seeds, served with peas and mashed potatoes, on a plate with autumn leaves in the background.

Editor’s Notes

7 Last-Minute Thanksgiving Emergencies — And Exactly How to Fix Each One

A plate of seared halibut fillets served over sautéed spinach with a creamy sauce, garnished with chopped herbs. A fork rests on the plate.

Seafood

Pan-Seared Halibut with Wilted Spinach and Lemon Butter Sauce

Turkey

Editor’s Notes

Your Thanksgiving Timeline: Exactly What to Do Today → Thursday 🦃

Plate of chicken tikka masala with white basmati rice garnished with cilantro and lemon, naan bread on the side, and a skillet of curry, with a drink and napkin nearby.

Chicken

Chicken Tikka Masala

A bowl of lamb stew with chunks of lamb, carrots, potatoes, peas, and fresh parsley garnish, served on a light surface with a spoon nearby.

Lamb Recipes

Dutch Oven Lamb Stew

Plate of creamy baked crab stuffed flounder with herbs, served with green beans and lemon wedges on a white dish, with a fork and knife on the side.

Seafood

Crab Stuffed Flounder with Creamy White Wine Sauce

Thanksgiving turkey

Editor’s Notes

If You Ruin the Turkey This Year… It Won’t Be Our Fault

Two bowls of pumpkin chili with ground turkley topped with cheese, sliced green onions, cilantro, and sour cream, with a side bowl of diced avocado and scattered garnishes on a rustic wooden table.

Poultry Recipes: Chicken, Turkey & Duck

Roasted Pumpkin & Turkey Chili with Pancetta and Beer

A roasted turkey on a platter with grapes, served alongside mashed sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce, with a warm fire in the background.

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How to Thaw, Brine, Spatchcock & Carve Your Turkey 🦃

A pot of creamy chicken and dumplings garnished with chopped parsley, with black pepper sprinkled on top, sits on a woven placemat next to a small dish of ground pepper.

Chicken

Chicken and Dumplings

Close-up of sliced steak with a creamy mushroom sauce, garnished with herbs, showing a medium-rare interior.

Steak Recipes

Steak with Mushroom Cream Sauce

A baked cheesy hot lobster dip, garnished with herbs and served with two round toasted bread pieces in a white oval dish.

Seafood

Four Cheese Hot Lobster Dip

prime rib

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Open for the Only Holiday Roast Guide You Need 🍷

A platter with chicken shawarma, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, red onion, lemon wedges, flatbread, and a bowl of yogurt sauce.

Chicken

Chicken Shawarma Recipe

A pot of beef barley stew with chunks of meat, carrots, and barley, garnished with parsley, with a wooden spoon resting inside. An onion and bay leaves are nearby.

Beef Recipes

Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup with Short Ribs

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