At my house, Pimm’s equals summer. For this recipe I have used its classic sweet, fruity and slightly bitter flavours to make a delicious glazed pheasant summer salad. Ingredients Serves 2 Cucumber mint and strawberry salad 1 small shallot, peeled, cut in half lengthways then thinly sliced 3 tbsp lemon…
As the season for our most prolific gamebird begins, it’s time to introduce friends and family to the joys of eating game. Philippa Davis offers a recipe using pheasant that works as a healthy and tasty light lunch
Philippa Davis’ poached pheasant with herby potato and green bean salad makes for a satisfying supper from the garden and freezer. Even if the flea beetle has enjoyed its share first… Game pairs excellently with salad, while still feeling like comfort food. Try the often overlooked pigeon, with our warm…
Even without chairs, a table or pressed linen, don’t let your culinary standards slip alfresco. Game makes excellent fare for summer suppers, so include it in your picnic. Philippa Davis’ venison salad niçoise is well worth a go. Country house opera may be cancelled or postponed, so put on a…
Pigeon is far from humble on the plate. In fact, it is Michelin-starred chef approved. Recreate top restaurant fare at home with Michael Caines’ salad of woodpigeon, mangetout and hazelnuts. It no surprise that top chefs champion pigeon. It is lean, sustainble, inexpensive and – most importantly of all –…
Pigeon is often overlooked, but on the plate it is far from humble. Try Philippa Davis’ pigeon breast salad with pistachio and rocket pesto, purple sprouting broccoli and spring onions for your next spring supper party starter. Pigeon is lean, inexpensive, sustainable and, above all, delicious. It’s no surprise that…
Pigeon is lean, sustainable, inexpensive and delicious. We should all eat more of it this spring. So start with Philippa Davis’ warm pigeon breast salad and spring onions, with hazelnut and orange sauce. This light springtime supper will still feel like comfort food when called for. For something a little…
Add a game twist to your festive table with Philippa Davis’ warm partridge salad with pear, brandy and walnuts in parmesan bowls. This impressive starter is laced with spirit and spice, making it perfect for this time of year. Partridge is a super bird to introduce newcomers to game. Our…
The season has started so prepare to brine and dine. Philippa Davis’ brined roast grouse with warm chard and sheep’s cheese salad makes delicious use of your first brace. Brining is a simple process and allows the meat to take on extra moisture, ensuring that your grouse won’t be dry…
Festive feasting is certainly a joy but the time will come to take a break from the indulgence. Philippa Davis’ Christmas salad makes a delicious light lunch, and will helpfully use up your festive lunch leftovers. Leftover veg, cheese and chestnuts all work excellently. If you are looking for something…
