Pheasant breasts are versatile and delicious. There are many different ways to cook them and much depends on the age of the bird. Whether you want to serve up elevenses made with pheasant breasts, a hearty supper, a delicious snack or a summer salad, here are some dishes to inspire.

pheasant massaman curry

Pheasant massaman curry Curry paste 1 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp coriander seeds 5 cloves 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1 tbsp ground cardamom seeds ½ tsp chilli flakes 150g peeled shallots, roughly chopped 4 cloves of garlic, peeled 1 stick of lemongrass, peeled and roughly chopped 20g peeled galangal or…

pheasant breasts with marsala

Ingredients: Butter-bean purée with parmesan, garlic and chilli 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large clove of garlic, peeled and finely chopped Pinch of chilli flakes 1 x 400g tin butter beans, drained and lightly rinsed 10g parmesan, grated, plus 1 tbsp extra to serve 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped Pheasant…

Steamed pheasant breast en papillote

Steamed food has a bad reputation, and Philippa Davis is on a mission to put this right. Her steamed pheasant breast en papillote with cider, black garlic butter and spring vegetables makes for a wonderfully moist and tender supper. For more ingenious suppers made from steamed food try our steamed…

Pheasant schnitzel burger with British-style brie

Britain produces a wealth of excellent cheeses and we should all be using them in our kitchens, says Philippa Davis. This pheasant schnitzel burger with British-style brie will put a frozen brace to wonderful use while making a fun supper. For more advice on how to turn your game into…