Whether you are new to cooking or eating game, partridge is an excellent place to start. Philippa Davis’ partridge spring rolls with plum sauce show how versatile this super little…
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Apple, honey and carrot cake. Serve for shoot tea
For something satisfyingly rich yet perfectly sweet, Philippa Davis’ apple, honey and carrot cake is the ideal offering for shoot tea. For inspiration on what to do with the windfalls,…
Partridge, black pudding and sloe gin terrine
Partridge is small, forgiving and the easiest game to cook of them all. So it is excellent for a little experimentation. We recommend Philippa Davis’ partridge, black pudding and sloe…
Blackcurrant clafoutis
Clafoutis is traditionally made with black cherries but, in Philippa Davis’ opinion, this twist on the classic using blackcurrants is far superior. This version of the fruity, French baked pud…
Palmier with anchovy, olive and parmesan
Social distancing needn’t scupper the shoot day lunch. Host a pandemic compliant picnic, says Philippa Davis. And kick off proceedings with these scrumptiously salty pastries. Palmier with anchovy, olive and…
Venison wraps with roasted red pepper and aubergines
This season will call for innovative shoot lunches, but there’s no need to let social distancing spoil the occasion. Picnics are pandemic compliant, says Philippa Davis. So try these venison…
Black forest brownies
Social distancing requires innovative shoot lunches this season. Philippa Davis recommends a pandemic compliant picnic. These indulgent black forest brownies, with brandy and cherry jam, make the perfect pud. For…
Grouse ravioli with grouse broth
It might seem like a laborious task to make your own pasta, but the first brace of grouse is certainly deserving of the attention. Try something different with Philippa Davis’…
Ginger ale ham with soft rolls
Hearty fare that can be served from a pocket is required for a day on the hill. Philippa Davis’ ginger ale ham with soft rolls are simple to put together…
How to live off the land: The Field’s month by month guide
Modern takes on how to live off the land is often heavy on edible flowers and common weeds and light on fur, feather and fin. Adrian Dangar suggest a modern…