Kefir is a fermented milk drink similar to a thin yoghurt that is usually now drunk plain or flavoured with fruit. I especially enjoy the Original Kefir made by the Dorset Dairy Co as it has a great balance of creamy milk and tangy ferment. For the blue cheese in…
Roast pheasant warm winter salad with beetroot, blue cheese and walnuts Ingredients Beetroot 2 medium beetroot, cleaned but not peeled Dressing 2 tbsp sour cream 1 tbsp apple juice 40g blue cheese, crumbled 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Pheasant 2 tbsp extra virgin olive…
Summer venison salad with herbs, broad bean and yoghurt sauce Serves 4 Ingredients 400g venison fillet 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 2 tbsp fresh marjoram, finely chopped Broad bean and yoghurt sauce 300g broad beans, blanched and peeled 300g plain yoghurt 1 clove of garlic, peeled and finely grated ½ tbsp…
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…
