Crab cakes can receive bad press. A bit rubbery, a trifle dry and too often swelling the ranks of a turgid buffet. But, when made well these crabby morsels are…
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Slow-cooked lamb with sherry and saffron potatoes
Slow-cooked lamb is always delicious. And by cooking the potatoes a day in advance you won’t be tied to the kitchen when your guests arrive. This dish goes particularly well…
Victorian pike recipe from The Field 1854
A Victorian pike recipe is an obvious place to start a culinary introduction to this coarse fish. A pike recipe doesn’t have the ease and familiarity of our best trout…
Braised grouse with tomato, parmesan and wet polenta
Braised grouse with tomato, Parmesan and polenta is a delicious game recipe that will use up any tough old birds you may have lurking in the freezer. A braised grouse…
The Burn’s Night Haggis
The Burn’s night haggis comes to the fore on 25 January, when diners around the world raise a glass to the “Great chieftain o’ the puddin-race”, as Robert Burns eulogised…
Reviving a dry bird – Roast grouse recipe
Even old grouse can be roasted, do not overlook an old bird
The Best Venison Recipes Ever
Venison is an excellent and healthy alternative to beef. Here are five of the best venison recipes, from stews to burgers.
The best hip flask recipe – is it yours?
THE BEST HIP FLASK RECIPE It is that time of year again, when The Field, in association with Chase Distillery, search for the best hip flask recipes in the country.…
Pear Brownies with hazelnuts
Brownies make a delicious and portable pudding. Try this chocolatey recipe with pear and hazelnut
The best gins
Gin can be a real tonic, and now there are so many great brands to chose from. Jonathan Ray is your spirit guide.