Top 7 best recipes for Burns Night

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…

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

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…

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…

7 best autumn recipes

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…

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

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…