The difference is even more pronounced when the meat is cooked. Farmed rabbit is tender, and can be as soft as butter provided it is cooked a certain way. Wild rabbit has to be cooked for a long time ...

Rabbit Cacciatore - braised rabbit with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, herbs, pepper and wine - Peterson says, is one of the best and least intimidating ways to either try rabbit or cook it at home.

Slice 12 rounds of rabbit porchetta and season with EVOO, salt, andpepper. Toss frisée with vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste in amedium bowl to coat.

Our recipe calls for two rabbits, each cut up into eight pieces. You could ask your butcher to do it for you, but that's no way to start a new year!