Recipe for devilled egg dip Ingredients 6 medium free range eggs at room temperature 6 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tsp Dijon mustard ¼ tsp chilli powder ¼ tsp paprika 30g cornichons,…
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Pheasant, chorizo and ‘feta’ hand pies
These handheld pies are big on flavour, and I find the ‘feta’ cheese creates an excellent balance with the meaty, spicy pheasant and chorizo. Here in the UK we make…
Braised lamb neck with potatoes, spring vegetables and yoghurt
Braised lamb neck with potatoes, spring vegetables and yoghurt Ingredients Lamb 800g lamb neck 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 200g peeled shallots, halved lengthways 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved…
Pan-fried pigeon breast with lentils, asparagus and herbs
This pan-fried pigeon recipe with a generous helping of herbs is quick to assemble and can make the perfect starter – or, if you increase the portion size, a delicious…
Asparagus: one of the seasonal delights of the year
Green, white, steamed or raw, with a hint of butter or doused in hollandasie; now is the time to eat as much as possible. We love it.
Everything’s coming up rosé: six of the best rosés
Six of the best rosés PATO TORRENTE ROSÉ From Chile, a fresh ‘n’ fruity, dry to off-dry Cab/Shiraz rosé that slips down daftly easily. MIRABEAU LA FOLIE SPARKLING ROSÉ As…
Pheasant katsu recipe
Pheasant katsu recipe Ingredients Sauce 50g tomato ketchup 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp mirin 1 tbsp English honey 5g ginger, grated Cabbage 300g green cabbage,…
Partridge biryani
Partridge biryani recipe A perfect dish for using up freezer stash. Ingredients Partridge marinade 100ml plain yoghurt 75ml light game stock 1 clove of garlic, grated 10g ginger, grated ½…
Hot whisky, tea, cider and spice
Hot whisky, tea, cider and spice Serves 4 Ingredients 2 English breakfast teabags 700ml medium cider 3 cinnamon sticks 2 cloves 2 star anise 1 tbsp cardamom pods, lightly crushed…
Early spring dinner party ideas for seasonal eating
March is often cold but the sun shines for longer and spring is on its way. So what should you be serving your guests? Pre-dinner drinks A rhubarb daiquiri is…