Fried scallop canapés with sloe gin, nutmeg and speck

These fried scallop canapés with sloe gin, nutmeg and speck are so decadently rich they are perfect for Christmas day. They can be made in the morning and only need cooking for a couple of minutes before serving, meaning you can put on delicious canapés without missing any of the…

Scale a fish

Knowing how to scale a fish is a skill all fishermen need. Rather than leave it to someone else, learn how to scale and gut a fish so that it can be hooked, caught and eaten all in the same day. If you need some inspiration for what to put…

Crispy skinned salmon

Crispy skinned salmon is an unadulterated delight. If yours has swum in from the supermarket then experiment and dress it up any way you see fit. Perhaps poached salmon with a hard-boiled egg, or one of our top 7 best spring recipes, peppered salmon. But if you have caught the…

Peppered salmon with saffron potatoes and spiced broth.

The top 7 best spring recipes recommended by The Field this season will encourage you to make the most of the foods in season. As spring draws on and we have our first glimpse of sunshine, the joyous activity of cooking with fresh and seasonal foods seems to begin again.…

Crab cakes

Crab cakes can receive bad press. A bit rubbery, a trifle dry and too often swelling the ranks of a turgid buffet. But, when made well these crabby morsels are a delight. So try Philippa’s recipe, made with fresh crab and a good amount of fresh herbs. They are the…

Fresh trout. Delicious, nutritious and ready to cook

Trout chowder is a deeply comforting dish, and one of our best trout recipes that works extremely well in the autumn months, or a chilly British summer. Paired with tomato and basil it works equally well with smoked or fresh tour, as does the trout and fried almond pate recipe.…

Fresh trout. Delicious, nutritious and ready to cook

Trout and fried almond pâté is a great palate reviver. We have all eaten standard supermarket offerings and they tend to taste a little…eugh. But this pate really does earn its place in our best trout recipes by having some serious class. You can use fresh trout or smoked trout (if…

Top ten trout recipes

Trout in a bag may not sound glamorous (say trout a la vapeur if you prefer) but it is one of the most simple of our best trout recipes. It can be tackled by a novice, but yet impressive enough to stand up to the job of a proper dinner table…