Rabbit in lemon, thyme and milk will ensure even the oldest and most over-iced bunnies are tender and moist on the plate. Rabbit is an abundant, lean and healthy meat…
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Fried artichoke, anchovy and ricotta salad
Fried artichoke, anchovy and ricotta salad makes for a delicious light starter to a summer supper. Philippa Davis recommends serving this piled high on the plate, topped with a generous…
Malaysian style trout with spicy sambul sauce
Malaysian style trout with spicy sambul sauce and ginger rice makes a delicious main from across the globe. Our culinary outlook is getting more international, and this exotic offering is…
Broad bean, cumin and lemon toasts
These broad bean, cumin and lemon toasts with grilled halloumi are a simple starter which will bring a touch of the exotic to your supper party. The broad bean mix…
Strawberry, cardamom, elderflower and lime sherbet
Strawberry, cardamom, elderflower and lime sherbet makes for an incredible explosion of flavours. While lighter than an ice cream, and easier to make, sherbets are still creamier than sorbet. A…
Rook pie from the Arundell Arms
Rook pie is widely thought to be the infamous nursey rhyme’s “four-and-twenty blackbirds baked in a pie”. Rather than the popular garden songster filling the pastry crust, it is thought…
Asparagus and gruyere souffle
Asparagus and gruyere souffle is an impressive starter and makes great use of our home-grown asparagus, which is currently in season and absolutely delicious. If you aren’t confident enough to…
Plaice with ras el hanout and roasted asparagus
Plaice with ras el hanout and roasted asparagus is a fresh spring supper perfect for warm evenings. If plaice isn’t your favourite, salmon and hake are also really good at…
Pigeon and blue cheese salad with russet dressing
Pigeon and blue cheeses go well together and this recipe makes the combination fresh with apples and greengages
Asparagus and almond soup
Asparagus and almond soup makes for a delicious lunch or light starter whatever the weather. Eat the asparagus part of the soup chilled on a warm spring day or serve…