Traditional brown Windsor soup is given a twist. Decidedly old-fashioned you really need to be wearing tweed to consume it...
shoot lunches
Duck ragu pie with rosemary, rioja and cointreau
This pie recipe makes the most of the duck’s flavour by cooking it whole first before shredding to create the filling. I tend to use an enamel dish as I think the pastry cooks better – if using ceramic you will need to increase the cooking time so the base…
Irish Rarebit
St. Patrick’s Day is a day for celebration. Why not celebrate by trying this delicious Irish-inspired recipe and really get into the festive spirit? IRISH RAREBIT I spent many happy years working as a private chef in Ireland and still get to make the occasional trip across the unforgettably choppy…
Mussel and leek chowder
I have never felt the need to torture myself in January with severe disciplinary actions regarding my diet. It’s dark, cold and often wet, and I want food that makes me feel happy and comforted. For me, few ingredients do the job so well as butter, cream, pasta and potatoes,…
Venison wraps with roasted red pepper and aubergines
This season will call for innovative shoot lunches, but there’s no need to let social distancing spoil the occasion. Picnics are pandemic compliant, says Philippa Davis. So try these venison wraps with roasted red pepper and aubergines, horseradish white bean purée and cheddar pesto. And for more ideas for the…
Pulled spiced wild duck. The perfect shoot lunch
While the weather is still warm it’s time to enjoy early-season shoot lunches on the hill. Philippa Davis’ pulled spiced wild duck with beetroot, pomegranate molasses and cumin coleslaw perfectly balances the richness of the meat with the freshness of the salad. Think a salad isn’t manly enough for a…
Best shoot lunch. Is yours up to scratch?
The best shoot lunch can be hearty or meagre, on the hill or in the hut, stewed in port or fizzing with the best Champagne. It all depends what fits best on your sporting day. But, it’s not all about lunch. Ensure you look the part too with our what…
7 best salads for shooting lunches
Here are some of the 7 best salads for shooting lunches that you can try at home. Some may be suspicious of salads as not quite macho enough for the guns’ lunch. Get them right, says Philippa Davis, and they’ll go down as well as the pies and stews. When…
Fattoush salad
Fattoush Salad is great way to put your garden summer herbs and stale bread to good use. This Middle Eastern fattoush salad with crispy pitta bread has a bold, tangy, lemony dressing and a great crunch. Fattoush salad is a popular choice, especially in Lebanon population. The great thing about…
Smoked mackerel, orange and labneh salad
Smoked mackerel, orange and labneh salad is is an unusual but delicious dish to try. The unsubtle emulsion of mixing a smoky fish with a zesty organge gives a really exciting taste. Along with something hot, in this case chilli, and lots of sea salt, this smoked mackerel, orange and…