Fried artichoke, anchovy and ricotta salad makes for a delicious light starter to a summer supper. Philippa Davis recommends serving this piled high on the plate, topped with a generous…
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Malaysian style trout with spicy sambul sauce
Malaysian style trout with spicy sambul sauce and ginger rice makes a delicious main from across the globe. Our culinary outlook is getting more international, and this exotic offering is…
Broad bean, cumin and lemon toasts
These broad bean, cumin and lemon toasts with grilled halloumi are a simple starter which will bring a touch of the exotic to your supper party. The broad bean mix…
Strawberry, cardamom, elderflower and lime sherbet
Strawberry, cardamom, elderflower and lime sherbet makes for an incredible explosion of flavours. While lighter than an ice cream, and easier to make, sherbets are still creamier than sorbet. A…
Rook pie from the Arundell Arms
Rook pie is widely thought to be the infamous nursey rhyme’s “four-and-twenty blackbirds baked in a pie”. Rather than the popular garden songster filling the pastry crust, it is thought…
Plaice with ras el hanout and roasted asparagus
Plaice with ras el hanout and roasted asparagus is a fresh spring supper perfect for warm evenings. If plaice isn’t your favourite, salmon and hake are also really good at…
Pigeon and blue cheese salad with russet dressing
Pigeon and blue cheeses go well together and this recipe makes the combination fresh with apples and greengages
Asparagus and almond soup
Asparagus and almond soup makes for a delicious lunch or light starter whatever the weather. Eat the asparagus part of the soup chilled on a warm spring day or serve…
Pheasant an aphrodisiac? We’re game to eat that…
Aphrodisiacs have long been consigned to the ‘hocus pocus’ school of science. Chocolate might make you feel better, but there is no scientific fact linking the gloopy brown stuff to…
Persian cracked wheat salad with pigeon
This Persian cracked wheat salad with pigeon is generous enough to feed a crowd. Be flexible with your quantities and add whatever ingredients take your fancy. Our best gamebird makes…