Even without chairs, a table or pressed linen, don’t let your culinary standards slip alfresco. Game makes excellent fare for summer suppers, so include it in your picnic. Philippa Davis’…
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Pasta alla Norma: pasta for picnics
Recreate a night of open-air opera in your own garden with an al fresco feast and family talent. Philippa Davis’ pasta alla Norma hails from Catania in Sicily and is…
Pheasant sausages. Game that goes with a bang
The spoils of the season are not just for winter suppers. If your freezer is still well-stocked with game, it will make excellent BBQ fare. And you can’t go far…
Best BBQ game recipes: The Field’s guide to National BBQ Week
It’s National BBQ Week so prepare to raid the freezer and wheel out the barbecue. The spoils of the season are not just for winter kitchen suppers, but make excellent…
Michael Caines’ salad of woodpigeon, mangetout and hazelnuts
Pigeon is far from humble on the plate. In fact, it is Michelin-starred chef approved. Recreate top restaurant fare at home with Michael Caines’ salad of woodpigeon, mangetout and hazelnuts.…
Asparagus tempura with feta, mint and chilli dip
The British asparagus season is short and sweet at just six weeks, so put those fresh spears to the best possible use. Philippa Davis’ asparagus tempura with feta, mint and…
Michel Roux’s pigeon roti et petits pois a la Française
Pigeon is far from humble on the plate. In fact, it is Michelin-starred chef approved. Take inspiration from Michael Roux and recreate his Le Gavroche pigeon at home. Taken from…
Asparagus and gruyere souffle
Fresh asparagus as finger food is tricky to beat. But for something a little more challenging but equally delicious, try Philippa Davis’ asparagus and gruyere souffle. While our home-grown asparagus…
Strawberry and mascarpone profiteroles with salted caramel sauce
Are you after a sweet treat to parcel for a friend and drop on the doorstep? Or something gloriously indulgent to pack in the picnic hamper? Philippa Davis’ strawberry and…
Asparagus and feta pastries
Philippa Davis’ Greek-inspired asparagus and feta pastries are parcel-sized perfection, when you have had your fill of spears with hollandaise sauce. Serve alongside a salad or simply straight from the…