Serve this potato, apple and horseradish rosti when you have a full house and a lazy morning to spare this Christmas. Whether you save it as a Boxing Day treat or serve on the 25th, follow Philippa Davis’ recipe for an undeniably festive brunch, guaranteed to delight a house full…
These pistachio and cranberry biscotti with spiced hot chocolate dip is a delicious festive treat for when temptation calls. So follow Philippa Davis’ recipe. Make a big batch and save for when an emergency sweet treat is needed. Biscotti is an Italian Christmas staple and incredibly easy to make. Have…
This venison carpaccio, candied pecans and clementine salad will make a fantastically festive starter. With its bright colours and fragrant spices, it is essentially Christmas on a plate. Follow Philippa Davis’ recipe for a special supper party. If you’re game to try something a little different with your venison, put…
Father Christmas may have his elves on hand but for us mere mortals, Christmas can become quite the festive frenzy. With presents to buy, cards to send and a festive feast to plan, shortcuts and simple methods are absolutely necessary. Fortunately, The Field has the answer to every Christmassy question.…
With Stir Up Sunday this weekend, country cooks are reaching for their wooden spoons to stir the pud and make a wish. But, as Hattie Ellis discovers, Christmas puddings have come a long way from their medieval origins. And the shop shelves are practically groaning with the array on offer…
Winter chutney is the perfect match for a feast of cold meats. Save it to enjoy with your Christmas day leftovers and you won’t tire of cold turkey and ham until well into the new year. Cling onto the festivities by enjoying it in turkey sandwiches packaged up for a…
These fried scallop canapés with sloe gin, nutmeg and speck are so decadently rich they are perfect for Christmas day. They can be made in the morning and only need cooking for a couple of minutes before serving, meaning you can put on delicious canapés without missing any of the…
This fig, chocolate and cognac cake is perfect for the festive season. It keeps well up to four days and it is suitable for freezing, making it a great offering for when an unexpected guest arrives for tea. For more festive sweet treats, try our Christmas brownies with hazelnuts and…
Damson jam is the best way to use up these tiny sour plums. Although too bitter to eat, they make great jam. With the British weather producing some of the best damsons in the world, don’t let the bumper crop go to waste. Damsons are high in pectin, so make…
The best boys’ toys are a hot topic at this time of year. What deserves a spot on the Christmas wish list and, more importantly, what is wrapped underneath the tree? Roger Field creates his dream Christmas day haul with the best boys’ toys. For more boys toys this Christmas,…
