The sun is shining and the social calendar is in full swing. Don’t leave the game behind for the after party BBQ, pack it in a hamper for the picnic.…
Recipes
The top 7 best summer recipes
The sun is shining and it’s time to search out the picnic blanket and fire up the BBQ. Whether you are picnicking at the polo or putting on supper for…
Pancetta and rosemary arancini stuffed with olives and mozzarella
It’s time to dig out the picnic hamper. With the sporting and social calendar in full swing and the sun shining, the only way to dine is alfresco in the…
Strawberry and mascarpone profiteroles with salted caramel sauce
With summer comes a packed sporting and social diary and the demand to dine alfresco. Pud can be rather tricky to pack into a hamper, but Philippa Davis’ strawberry and…
Elderflower and vanilla madeleines
Philippa Davis’ elderflower and vanilla madeleines are the perfect finish to a dinner party, or package them up in a hamper for a picnic. If the temptation gets too much…
Pot roast hake with garlic, black pudding and asparagus
The new asparagus crop is at its absolute best, so put it in everything while you can. Philippa Davis’ pot roast hake with garlic, black pudding and asparagus is an…
Asparagus and feta pastries
Eating asparagus as finger food with an excellent hollandaise sauce may be heavenly, but Philippa Davis’ asparagus and feta pastries are a real treat. Serve straight from the oven to…
Crab, saffron and sorrel risotto
Spring greens, crab and sorrel are just some of the fresh, new ingredients worth seeking out now spring is here. And they should certainly feature on your Easter menu. Try…
Stuffed and rolled shoulder of hogget. The perfect Easter joint
Spring lamb is a popular choice for the Easter table, but don’t be too quick to choose your joint. Hogget, a sheep aged between one and years, is perfectly succulent…
Chocolate, ginger and orange Easter cake
Easter time calls for a chocolate fix. But if you can’t bear another chocolate egg, Philippa Davis has an alternative. This chocolate, ginger and orange Easter cake is loaded with…