If you would like to use an English brandy instead I highly recommend the Somerset Cider Brandy Company, which also makes super cider under the Burrow Hill label. My other…
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Make-ahead pigeon and cranberry terrine for the Christmas table
Recipe for pigeon and cranberry terrine with cointreau and hazelnuts Ingredients 80g dried cranberries 50ml Cointreau 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 300g shallots, peeled and finely sliced 8…
Four of the best Christmas wines (and some wine guides)
As the fridge and cupboards fill with yuletide fare ensure your cellar is ready for the Christmas celebrations.
Port: not just for Christmas
Six of the best ports chosen by Jonathan Ray Croft Pink Port (£12.75 per 50cl) The Whisky Exchange No, don’t laugh: pink port is light, fresh, vibrant and gloriously tasty…
How to carve meat well and the history of carving
At a time when the main food source was derived from anything that swam, ran or flew, the art of carving and how to carve meat was elevated to become…
Traditional British Puds
Even Agatha Christie’s most diehard fans would not claim that the title tale of the short-story collection she published in 1960 is her finest mystery. The Adventure of the Christmas…
Best Christmas Puddings chosen by The Field
A Christmas pudding is always a welcome addition to the feast and here’s our round-up of what we think are the best Christmas puddings around. However, if you want to…
Venison casserole with prunes, armagnac and crispy chestnuts
Recipe for venison casserole with prunes, armagnac and crispy chestnuts Ingredients 4 tbsp olive oil 300g shallots, peeled and sliced in half 8 whole medium garlic cloves, peeled 4 sticks…
Roast partridge with clementine, winter spice and sherry gravy
Roast partridge with clementine, winter spice and sherry gravy This recipe serves 2 Ingredients 2 whole oven ready partridges 4 tbsp rapeseed oil 80g cooking chorizo, cut into 1cm cubes…
Where to buy the best Christmas turkeys
Pick out the best Christmas turkey and you’ll be making your festive feast one to remember. Choose from The Field’s pick of the best Christmas turkeys. And have it delivered…