As the heatwave presses on, dining al fresco is the only way to feast. For an easy, game supper that works best on the BBQ, try Philippa Davis’ Lebanese grilled…
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Dried fig, pigeon breast and smoked bacon skewers on toast
During the Golden Era of fieldsports, dinners wouldn’t end with a pudding or cheeseboard. Instead, a savoury course was brought out – to aid digestion and invigorate the diner’s palate…
Pheasant samosas: spice up your frozen game
If you can’t bear another roast pheasant supper, it’s time to branch out. Game works fantastically with spice, so try Philippa Davis’ pheasant samosas. Serve as a starter to really…
Partridge, parsnip, sweet onion and gruyere crostata
Add game to your festive spread with Philippa Davis’ partridge, parsnip, sweet onion and gruyere crostata. This crown-like tart will look positively majestic on the Christmas table. And it’s a…
Warm partridge salad with crispy Parma ham
This warm partridge salad with crispy Parma ham by Philippa Davis has a surprise kick. The secret splash of vodka is guaranteed to get everyone in the spirit of things…
Pheasant with armagnac, chestnuts and prunes
This pheasant with armagnac, chestnuts and prunes by Philippa Davis is the perfect kitchen supper for a cold night. Armagnac is a type of brandy produced in south-west France, but…
Slow-cooked pheasant with chickpeas Revithia
Keep the new season sniffles at bay with Philippa Davis’ slow-cooked pheasant with chickpeas Revithia. The broth of this Greek-inspired dish contains lots of minerals extracted from the bones and…
Hare loin with wild mushrooms, pancetta, ricotta and squash gnocchi
For an impressive supper party starter, Philippa Davis’ hare loin with wild mushrooms, pancetta, ricotta and squash gnocchi uses up the best of autumn’s bounty. Ricotta gnocchi is also lighter…
Crispy buttermilk fried partridge
Make use of the last of the summer produce for your first game suppers of the season. Tomatoes are at their best now, and the first partridges are tender and…
Warm grouse, plum, blue cheese and walnut salad
Salad is certainly manly enough for the shoot day lunch, but if you can’t be convinced it also makes a great supper party starter. Philippa Davis’ warm grouse, plum, blue…