Ensure your Halloween lantern is devoured rather than dumped with our best pumpkin recipes. From a savoury pumpkin pie guaranteed to impress to simple yet scrumptious muffins, what use will…
Recipes
Raspberry, almond and oat crumble cake
This moist, flavourful cake will keep well for a couple of days if kept in a container stored in a cool, dark place. I use Scottish crowdie, which is a…
Arbroath Smokie Scotch Eggs recipe
As a travelling private chef, I have been able to visit some of the world’s most extraordinary food stores, from the stalls that pop up in the sun-dappled squares of…
Venison fillets with chanterelle, blackberry, heather honey and whisky sauce
This rich earthy sauce is delicious with the herbaceous, complex flavour of venison or, if you are lucky enough to get some, grouse. I prefer to use a non-smoky whisky…
Basque cake with Easter spices
The classic Basque cake recipe updated with an Easter twist. Move over hot cross buns and try a new Easter recipe.
American pancakes with blueberries, banana and cream
Pancakes aren’t just for Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day. They’re delicious all year round and American pancakes work particularly well if you’re wanting a heart breakfast. These from a recipe…
Roast turbot with chickpea stew
Roast turbot with chickpea stew is fish royalty, guaranteed to impress on 14 February. (Read more about Valentine’s Day and the best proposals in the field here.) (Find Mike Robinson’s…
Parmesan pheasant breasts with crispy ham
This parmesan pheasant recipe is perfect for a romantic dinner for two. Easy to prepare it is zingy and delicious, and a superb way to use up old ends of…
The game-changing chefs
British Game Week kicks off on 7 November but there is an increasing band of chefs that needs no convincing about the merits of game. From Skye to Soho, it…
3 venison dishes to try this Great British Game Week
Great British Game Week 2022 kicks off on 7 November and Philippa Davis has created three delicious venison dishes to enjoy. With its distinctive flavour, numerous health benefits and ethical…