Recipe for devilled egg dip Ingredients 6 medium free range eggs at room temperature 6 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tsp Dijon mustard ¼ tsp chilli powder ¼ tsp paprika 30g cornichons,…
Picnic recipes
Pheasant, chorizo and ‘feta’ hand pies
These handheld pies are big on flavour, and I find the ‘feta’ cheese creates an excellent balance with the meaty, spicy pheasant and chorizo. Here in the UK we make…
Coronation pheasant vol-au-vents
With their light, crispy layers of buttery pastry, vol-au-vents are best eaten in the great outdoors. You can start from scratch with the cases but no one will judge you…
Venison sausage pinwheels
Combining all the things that help make elevenses such a joy, these venison sausage pinwheels are a perfect sturdy treat to have out in the field. When choosing a cheese,…
Asparagus and walnut pesto pasta salad
Asparagus and walnut pesto pasta salad Making the most of asparagus season, this pasta salad has a refreshing, herby, tangy sauce that works beautifully with the nutty, buttery cheese. We…
Hot-smoked trout and watercress tart
Hot-smoked trout and watercress tart Studded with fresh watercress and succulent trout, this tart makes a fabulous lunch or addition to an Easter feast. Serves 8 You will need a…
How to make Welsh cakes (and why they are different from scones)
Welsh cakes are quick to put together and cook. Studded with sweet currants and laced with fat, they make an enjoyable change to scones. Wondering what the difference is between…
Nduja devilled eggs – perfect for point-to-point picnics
Nduja is a spicy, spreadable pork sausage. It originates from Calabria but we now also make some amazing versions here in the UK. I’m a particular fan of The Real…
The best picnic dips: pea and mint hummus and tuna pâté
Don’t allow your culinary standards slip for an al fresco feast, says Philippa Davis. Dips are easy to make ahead and a hamper essential. So try our best picnic dips…
Pasta alla Norma: pasta for picnics
Recreate a night of open-air opera in your own garden with an al fresco feast and family talent. Philippa Davis’ pasta alla Norma hails from Catania in Sicily and is…