Christmas puddings

With Stir Up Sunday this weekend, country cooks are reaching for their wooden spoons to stir the pud and make a wish. But, as Hattie Ellis discovers, Christmas puddings have…

Best alternatives to Christmas pudding

Christmas pudding isn’t everyone’s favourite offering at the festive feast, but don’t let the nay-sayers go hungry. So follow The Field’s recipes for the best alternatives to Christmas pudding. With…

7 best autumn recipes

Handmade in Devon, the venison pies from Tom’s Pies’ fly off the shelves in winter. And now you can recreate it at home. Try Tom’s Pies’ venison pie recipe. For…

7 best game suppers

This chorizo, pheasant and prawn paella shows how pheasant can make a great substitute for chicken. Its light gamey overtones work wonderfully with a huge variety of spices. So put…

Chocolate, chestnut and brandy mousse

This chocolate, chestnut and brandy mousse will give any supper party a decadent final flourish. You can make these up to a day in advance, leaving you time to entertain…

Pheasant, cabbage and cheese pierogi

These pheasant, cabbage and cheese pierogi are the perfect moreish morsels to pop in a pocket for the shoot elevenses. Make a big batch and enjoy a generous helping warm…

Sarah Raven's raised game pie

A raised game pie is hard to beat as an autumnal supper centrepiece. And it works well cold for a serve yourself buffet or a picnic. We recommend making two…

Tim Maddam's gamekeeper's pie

Tim Maddam’s gamekeeper’s pie puts a gamey twist on the traditional cottage pie. Use whatever game meat you have and enjoy on an especially chilly winter’s evening. This is comfort…