Slow-cooking offers many advantages to the time-pressed cook and much of the game and venison we enjoy is perfect for a leisurely simmer in the oven over a few hours.…
Food and Drink
The best festive fruitcakes for Christmas feasting
If you haven’t had time to make and ice a fruitcake for Christmas then never despair. We’ve sought out a selection of the best festive fruitcakes to feast on over…
Tarragon pheasant, mushroom and leek cobbler with yoghurt and cheese scones
Tarragon pheasant, mushroom and leek cobbler with yoghurt and cheese scones Ingredients 4 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp salted butter 8 skinless pheasant breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks 4 medium…
Slow-cooked venison in barbecue sauce with winter coleslaw
Slow-cooked venison in barbecue sauce with winter coleslaw Ingredients 4 tbsp olive oil 1.6kg bone-in venison haunch 2 large red onions, peeled and sliced 4 bay leaves 20g coriander, roughly…
Cranberry and sloe gin chocolate truffles
Cranberry and sloe gin chocolate truffles These truffles are one of my favourite festive treats, not just as a gift to give but also for myself. They are surprisingly simple…
Venison shank ragu with tomatoes and rosemary
Venison-shank ragu with tomatoes and rosemary With fresh, sweet tomatoes, fragrant rosemary and a generous amount of red wine, this venison ragu makes a truly delightful feast. Serves 4. Ingredients…
Confit partridge legs with celeriac purée
As the season proceeds partridge leg meat can become tough. Confit is the perfect solution as slow cooking in fat makes the meat tender and intensify in flavour. This useful…
Apple and gin sorbet
Apple and gin sorbet Ingredients 2 or 3 limes, zest and juice 100g (approx) caster sugar 100ml water 750ml apple juice 150ml chilled gin, Method Add the zest of 2…
Pheasant massaman curry
Pheasant massaman curry Curry paste 1 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp coriander seeds 5 cloves 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1 tbsp ground cardamom seeds ½ tsp chilli flakes 150g peeled…
Provencal-style slow-cooked venison with tomato, red wine, black olives and rosemary
Provencal-style slow-cooked venison Ingredients 1kg venison haunch, diced 4 tbsp oil 2 large red onions, chopped into 2cm dice 3 large carrots, sliced into 2cm-thick discs 3 sticks celery, chopped…