Surprisingly Spicy

• Add some fire to venison steaks to create a spicy gourmet dinner. Create a main dish with bite by seasoning venison steaks with lemon pepper, garlic salt and cayenne pepper. Serve the steaks with roasted garlic potatoes and baby carrots for a classic touch. Season venison steaks with smoked paprika and smoked chipotle pepper, then serve over cashew and parsley rice pilaf.

Wonderfully Sweet

• Pairing venison with sweet ingredients helps bring out the sweetness of the meat. Try stuffing ravioli pasta with a mixture of diced venison, baby spinach and Parmesan cheese. Serve the pasta with a light tomato basil sauce for a hint of tang. Go for a potent, sweet taste by brushing venison steaks with a blackberry glaze. Dish up the steak with rosemary potato salad and green bean almandine to give the dinner a sophisticated twist.

Temptingly Tangy

• The right tangy taste turns plain venison into a high end dinner worth salivating over. Brush venison tenderloin with a lemon honey glaze for meat with zip. Pair the meat with baby spinach, red apple, red onion, celery and balsamic vinaigrette salad for a light touch. Marinate venison steaks for up to an hour in a mixture of even parts soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar and chicken broth for a rich background flavor. Place the steaks on a mixture of saffron rice and water chestnuts for a subtle taste. Glaze venison steaks with orange marmalade and garnish with sweet basil for a citrusy taste. Serve the steaks with rosemary rolls and feta-stuffed tomatoes for a zesty dinner.

Tantalizingly Savory

• Savory venison dishes are ones that use several flavors all blended into a single dish. Cover roasted venison with a red wine and mushroom sauce and serve over garlic buttered fettuccini for an earthy flavor. Try a robust Cajun flavor by sprinkling venison chops with cayenne pepper, garlic salt, black pepper, cumin, thyme and parsley. Pair the meat with baked cinnamon sweet potatoes to create a balance of sweet and spicy flavors. Saute smoked venison sausage with red bell peppers, red onions, okra and baby squash for a hearty fare. Serve the mixture with a side of mashed black beans and fresh tortillas to create a high end dinner with a Mexican-style flavor.