The Cervena dish demonstrated at the hugely popular South Beach Food and Wine Festival, held in Miami.

Cajun Blackened Cervena

Combine all ingredients except venison in a Cuisinart.

Take the venison and coat generously with the blackening seasoning.

Sear well on all sides with a little olive oil and cook in a 150C oven until desired temperature.

Let the venison rest, and then slice.

Combine all ingredients except venison in a Cuisinart.

Take the venison and coat generously with the blackening seasoning.

Sear well on all sides with a little olive oil and cook in a 350° oven until desired temperature.

Let the venison rest, and then slice.

Red Pepper Hummus

Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth

Adjust your seasonings and store

Yield = About 1 Cup

Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth.

Adjust your seasonings and store

Yield = About 1 Cup

Pickled Cucumbers

Mix all ingredients except the cucumbers. Store in an airtight container.

Slice cucumber into paper-thin slices and cover with pickling brine. Store in refrigerator.

Mix all ingredients except the cucumbers. Store in an airtight container.

Slice cucumber into paper-thin slices and cover with pickling brine. Store in refrigerator.

To Serve

Serve with your favorite pita bread, as well as the red pepper hummus and pickled cucumbers.

Serve with your favorite pita bread, as well as the red pepper hummus and pickled cucumbers.