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…
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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…
Pigeon pie: an ever evolving dish
Pigeon pie makes for a wonderfully hearty meal. Use whatever you have the fridge to discover your favourite filling, and be brave with your combinations. Try Drew Ackroyd’s recipe for…
Pheasant an aphrodisiac? We’re game to eat that…
Aphrodisiacs have long been consigned to the ‘hocus pocus’ school of science. Chocolate might make you feel better, but there is no scientific fact linking the gloopy brown stuff to…
Persian cracked wheat salad with pigeon
This Persian cracked wheat salad with pigeon is generous enough to feed a crowd. Be flexible with your quantities and add whatever ingredients take your fancy. Our best gamebird makes…
Gnocchi with crab and watercress sauce
Gnocchi with crab and watercress sauce makes a great starter if you are holding a spring supper. Brown crabs are at their best and gnocchi is not as hard to…
Citrus, pistachio and ricotta torte
Citrus, pistachio and ricotta torte is the perfect spring pudding for the final flourish to your dinner party. Wonderfully zesty and light, it is the perfect pud to herald the…