Roasting a pheasant whole is magnificent for younger birds, but as the season presses on it is best to joint them. Philippa Davis’ pheasant leg confit with leek, stilton and…
Food and Drink
Partridge spring rolls with plum sauce
Partridge is a super gamebird for newcomers to game and it is fantastically versatile. Try Philippa Davis’ partridge spring rolls with plum sauce – a fun and unexpected starter than…
Sticky bourbon partridge legs with quick pickled cucumber
All shoot menus should feature game, and throughout the season your supper parties should too. Partridge, due to its flavour and size, lends itself to all sorts of uses. While…
Partridge, black pudding and sloe gin terrine
Due to its size and flavour, partridge is one of the easiest game meats to use. Philippa Davis’ partridge, black pudding and sloe gin terrine makes an excellent starter, best…
Game and blue cheese bridie
Bridies are pasties’ Scottish counterpart, and make an excellent piece for the hill. Philippa Davis’ game and blue cheese bridie is exactly the hearty fare best packed into a pocket.…
Chocolate and orange fruit tea cake
A day on the hill calls for hearty fare – but it must be robust enough to survive the journey. Philippa Davis’ chocolate and orange fruit tea cake is perfect…
Ginger ale ham with soft rolls
Philippa Davis’ ginger ale ham with soft rolls is exactly the hearty fare required for the hill. They can easily slip into a large pocket and are robust enough for…
The best picnic dips: pea and mint hummus and tuna pâté
Just because you are feasting al fresco, culinary standards do not have to slip. Dips are easy to make and good for feeding a crowd from a hamper, recommends Philippa…
Peach, brandy and raspberry punch
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…
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…