Game consommé will go down a treat on a special shoot day. Give it an extra kick with a splash of sherry and save the leftover cooked game meat for…
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Biscotti with almonds and orange
Biscotti with almonds and orange are the perfect Christmas morsel. Simple to make in vast quantites, they will keep everyone happy over the festive season. Either keep them for yourself,…
Squash, pearl barley and pancetta soup
This squash, pearl barley and pancetta soup is the perfect offering for a cold day. When the temperatures really drop, this rich and hearty soup is the best remedy to…
Christmas brownies with hazelnuts and cherries
A perfect alternative for those who don't like christmas pudding. Make these christmas brownies with hazelnuts and boozy cherries to please the whole family
Cullen skink: the ultimate comfort soup
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…
How to make elderberry vodka
Elderberry vodka is simple to make and will last for months if you can resist it. Elderberries are not grown commercially, so the only way to get them is to…
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…
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…
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…
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…