With the sun shining and the countryside in full bloom, there’s no better time to enjoy a proper picnic. Leave the lavish affairs for Ascot and Glyndebourne and try a…
Food and Drink
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…
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…
Best eggs: here’s to cracking eggs
The humble egg is the indispensable wizard of the kitchen, and Easter is the time to appreciate it. The Easter bunny may be busy dishing out the cloying chocolate variety,…
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…
Langoustine fideos. Light and full of flavour
Spring has sprung and it is time to banish the hearty meat strews. Philippa Davis’ langoustine fideos are light but will still make for a flavour-packed feast. It is a…