For a stylish start to your picnic, try Philippa Davis’ peach, brandy and raspberry punch. A pre-made cocktail is the only way to open a proper alfresco feast. To ensure…
Food and Drink
Venison salad niçoise
Retain your culinary standards alfresco, even without a table, chairs and pressed linen. Philippa Davis’ venison salad niçoise makes an impressive main for a picnic and this game twist on…
Fried spiced scones with cardamom and coconut
Nothing beats a fresh scone warm from the oven, but have you thought about adding spice to your afternoon tea? Philippa Davis’ fried spiced scones with cardamom and coconut do…
Spiced crab thermidor
For something a little bit different, try Philippa Davis’ spiced crab thermidor for your next supper party. Perfect for a starter that packs a punch, allspice is central to the…
Slow-cooked shoulder of venison with jerk seasoning
Venison is wonderful with spicy, bold flavours. Try Philippa Davis’ Jamaican-inspired slow-cooked shoulder of venison with jerk seasoning, rice and peas for a game supper that really packs a punch.…
Gin, tonic and elderflower sorbet
Now is time to embrace seasonal ingredients and celebrate the very best of British produce. With the elderflower starting to appear, try something a little different with your bounty. Philippa…
Asparagus tempura with feta, mint and chilli dip
Embrace the best of the British seasonal produce with Philippa Davis’ asparagus tempura with feta, mint and chilli dip. The British asparagus season only lasts about six weeks, so use…
Roast whole trout with brown buttered almonds
No-one hopes for a nettle glut, but if you have had one unintentionally embrace the best of seasonal produce and get them into the kitchen. Philippa Davis’ roast whole trout…
How to grow chillies: turning up the heat
There are over two hundred varieties of chilli, and they are all surprisingly easy to grow. Look beyond curry and use them for salads, stir-fries, barbecue fare and game suppers,…
Michael Caines’ salad of woodpigeon, mangetout and hazelnuts
Michelin-starred chef approved pigeon is absolutely guaranteed to impress. Try Michael Caines’ salad of woodpigeon, mangetout and hazelnuts – suitable for supper parties all year round. Pigeon is lean, sustainable,…