Roasting a pheasant whole is magnificent for younger birds, but as the season presses on it is best to joint them. Philippa Davis’ pheasant leg confit with leek, stilton and…
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Sticky bourbon partridge legs with quick pickled cucumber
All shoot menus should feature game, and throughout the season your supper parties should too. Partridge, due to its flavour and size, lends itself to all sorts of uses. While…
Game and blue cheese bridie
Bridies are pasties’ Scottish counterpart, and make an excellent piece for the hill. Philippa Davis’ game and blue cheese bridie is exactly the hearty fare best packed into a pocket.…
Slow-cooked shoulder of venison with jerk seasoning
Venison is wonderful with spicy, bold flavours. Try Philippa Davis’ Jamaican-inspired slow-cooked shoulder of venison with jerk seasoning, rice and peas for a game supper that really packs a punch.…
Nick Weston’s woodpigeon carpaccio
Pigeon is far from humble, especially on the plate. It is an excellent, lean red meat and lends itself perfectly to carpaccio. Have a go at Nick Weston’s woodpigeon carpaccio,…
The Country Food Trust recipes: wild food on the menu
Try these super Country Food Trust recipes to serve wild game for supper, created by Tim Maddams for the charity feeding people in need with game. The spicy partridge ‘cowboy’…
Grouse stroganoff
Philippa Davis’ grouse stroganoff gets leftover game out of the freezer and onto the table. If you don’t have any grouse left, partridge or pheasant work just as well. Remember,…
Partridge hot pot
Philippa Davis’ partridge hot pot is wonderfully warming, and a great way to clear an overstuffed freezer. Save for when you are making supper in rush – as it is…
Pheasant Kerala curry
Philippa Davis’ pheasant Kerala curry makes for a wonderfully warming supper. Delve into the freezer for this one, as it uses all of the meat and save the carcass for…
Partridge fideuà: a nourishing, winter feast
Try something different with your brace by giving a Valencian dish a game twist. Philippa Davis’ partridge fideuà is perfect for a nourishing winter feast. Partridge is a super bird…