Cullen skink is so warming and filling it is worth saving for when the temperatures really drop. Blitz it smooth to put in a flask for an on-the-go lunch, or leave it chunky and serve for supper. If this cullen skink won’t keep the winter chill at bay then nothing…
Soup
Cavolo nero and chorizo broth
This cavolo nero and chorizo broth with poached hen’s egg is the ultimate winter warmer. It is so hearty and filling that you could have it on its own as a meal. The sourdough and poached egg add to the richness of this soup, while the pinch of chilli gives…
Parsnip, thyme and honey soup with ginger crisps
This parsnip, thyme and honey soup is perfect smooth in a flask as a quick and easy lunch, or with parsnip and ginger crisps as a topping for supper. Take your time with the blender as the smooth consistency is what makes this soup so delicious. Don’t forget to drizzle…
Creamy crab, tomato and fennel soup
Crab, tomato and fennel soup is a wonderfully light option for warmer days. With the creaminess to satisfy any comfort food cravings but skipping the more hearty ingrediants, you can have your soup and eat it as the temperatures start to climb. Spend extra time chopping the ingredients to make…
Lebanese pheasant broth
This Lebanese pheasant broth is warming but not too filling, making it a perfect mid-morning snack as the temperatures drop. It will also leave enough of the bird to make a tasty supper for the whole family. For inspiration on what to do with your pheasant after the broth has…
Beetroot, crème frâiche and buttered apple soup
This beetroot, crème frâiche and buttered apple soup will put all of your leftovers to good use. The beetroot gives it a striking colour while the crème frâiche makes it a cooler offering than other soups. In the spirit putting leftovers to good use, make use of all your game…
Spiced lentil with coriander and coconut soup
This spiced lentil with coriander and coconut soup will set your shoot lunch off with a bang. As the cold winter winds draw in, a restorative shoot lunch is essential to keep spirits high. Suitable for any sporting day, whether in the hut or on the hill, soup is transportable…
Creamy cauliflower and macadamia soup
This cauliflower and macadamia soup with lemon oil and mint is a guaranteed crowd pleaser for a shoot lunch. Its delicious creaminess is the perfect offering to raise energies for the afternoon, and the subtle sourness from the lemon oil really brings out the flavour. Take your time with the…
Poached pheasant with ginger, garlic, chilli and lime
Poached pheasant makes for a warming dish now the shooting season is underway. For more inspiration, take a look at our top 10 best pheasant recipes. Here Philippa Davis shares one of her postcard recipe. Sign up on the Philippa Davis website to get every new postcard recipe sent straight…
Chilled asparagus velouté with sweetbreads
This recipe uses an unusual cut of lamb, in the sweetbreads and delicious asparagus, a spring-time treat









