Even if the main event is a little smaller this year due to a depleted guest list, the table should be groaning with sides, says Philippa Davis. Follow this recipe…
Recipes
How to cook the perfect goose
With smaller gatherings this year, the larder might not be so outrageously full but the centrepiece should still be impressive, says Philippa Davis. A depleted guest list calls for the…
Partridge stroganoff with buttered pappardelle pasta
Game suppers don’t have to take an age to prepare, says Philippa Davis. This partridge stroganoff with buttered pappardelle pasta can be ready within 20 minutes. And yet it is…
Pheasant nachos
Many of our favourite ways to cook game takes time, but a pheasant supper doesn’t have to mean slaving in the kitchen for hours on end. Philippa Davis’ pheasant nachos…
Pheasant chow mein
Many of the best ways to cook game are slow suppers, admits Philippa Davis. But this pheasant chow mein will on the table within just 15 minutes. From warming kitchen…
Spiced squash bread. Versatile and delicious
You can’t go wrong with Philippa Davis’ spiced squash bread. Enjoy it grilled for breakfast, smothered in butter as a snack, or with a warming bowl of soup. Perfect for…
Pear, apple, blackberry and port pie
Pie is the ultimate comfort food, says Philippa Davis. So when something sweet is required, try our pear, apple, blackberry and port pie – best served with a side of…
Mini pheasant and blackberry jam pies
Package up these mini pheasant and blackberry jam pies and pocket them for the peg, suggests Philippa Davis. Or they are an excellent addition to afternoon tea. For more bite-sized…
Partridge spring rolls with plum sauce
Whether you are new to cooking or eating game, partridge is an excellent place to start. Philippa Davis’ partridge spring rolls with plum sauce show how versatile this super little…
Apple, honey and carrot cake. Serve for shoot tea
For something satisfyingly rich yet perfectly sweet, Philippa Davis’ apple, honey and carrot cake is the ideal offering for shoot tea. For inspiration on what to do with the windfalls,…