If you haven’t had time to make and ice a fruitcake for Christmas then never despair. We’ve sought out a selection of the best festive fruitcakes to feast on over…
Food and Drink
The four best Christmas canapé recipes from The Field
The best Christmas canapé recipes are those that don’t require complicated preparation, equipment you can’t spell, let alone source, or artistic abilities beyond your ken. Leave that to the professionals.…
The Field’s 12 cocktails of Christmas
To ensure your festive season goes with a swing, here’s our menu for the Twelve Cocktails of Christmas – all easy to make and easier to consume, says Jonathan Ray
Mary Berry’s steak and ale pie
Now the nights are drawing in, we’re hankering after some proper, British comfort food. There is no better kitchen supper than Mary Berry’s steak and ale pie. Best enjoyed piping…
The game-changing chefs
British Game Week kicks off on 7 November but there is an increasing band of chefs that needs no convincing about the merits of game. From Skye to Soho, it…
3 venison dishes to try this Great British Game Week
Great British Game Week 2022 kicks off on 7 November and Philippa Davis has created three delicious venison dishes to enjoy. With its distinctive flavour, numerous health benefits and ethical…
The best way to cook pheasant breasts: here’s how to get it right every time
Nothing is more disappointing than dry pheasant, though it’s a trap even experienced game cooks can fall in to with late-season birds. Follow this guide to the best way to…
The best elevenses to try this season
I have always thought of elevenses as canapés’ slightly bigger, more boisterous cousin. They both need to look attractive, be packed full of flavour and must be easy to eat…
Creamy pheasant pie with sherry, mushrooms and tarragon
As the nights draw in, it is time for suppers of comfort food. This creamy, boozy offering will fill the house with a comforting, rich aroma, says Philippa Davis. Try…
The best Christmas pudding and brandy butter recipes
The best Christmas pudding and brandy butter is a hard combination to beat. Don’t be alarmed by the lack of precision and for goodness sake, leave the supermarket brandy butter…