1 lb Venison [cubed] 2 tb Oil 6 c Water 1 c Onions [chopped] 1 c Peas 1 c Green beans 4 lg Potatoes [peeled & chopped] 1 1/2 c Carrots [sliced] 1 c Corn 1 t Salt 1/4 ts Pepper 2 Bay leaves 3 tb Cornstarch 1 c Cold water 1) Brown the venison in the oil in a stock pot then drain... 2) Add the 6 cups of water, the veggies, salt and pepper, and bay leaves, cooking over med. heat for 45 min. to an hour or `til the meat and veggies are tender... 3) Combine the cornstarch and the remaining water in a small bowl, and stir into the stew `til thickened, stirring constantly... 4) Remove and discard the bay leaves... Serve... Source: Cyndie Steria, Carthage NY from "Bill Saiff's Rod & Reel Recipes for Hookin' & Cookin'" cookbook, typed for you with permission by Fred Goslin on CYBEREALM Bbs. Home of KOOKNET in Watertown NY (315) 786-1120