If the history books are to be believed, we have Henry VIII to ‘thank’ for first adding turkey to the table, but as far as I’m concerned he would have done better to leave it in the Americas where it belonged. He may well have been the first monarch to…
Partridge recipes
Crispy pretzel parmesan partridge
Nearly impossible to say after a glass or two but always utterly delicious to eat, this crispy pretzel parmesan partridge served with a buttery sweet and tangy sauce makes for a wonderfully fun starter. Crispy pretzel parmesan partridge Ingredients Sauce 100g honey 100g raspberry vinegar 200g salted butter Partridge 90g…
Roast partridge with clementine, winter spice and sherry gravy
Roast partridge with clementine, winter spice and sherry gravy This recipe serves 2 Ingredients 2 whole oven ready partridges 4 tbsp rapeseed oil 80g cooking chorizo, cut into 1cm cubes 4 large shallots, peeled and sliced into small wedges 2 sticks celery, washed, trimmed and cut into 1cm pieces 4…
Recipes for slow-cooking game: pheasant, venison, partridge, lamb
Slow-cooking offers many advantages to the time-pressed cook and much of the game and venison we enjoy is perfect for a leisurely simmer in the oven over a few hours. A long, low temperature cooking time will result in meat that is tender and ‘fall-apart’ soft. Flavours can blend over…
Confit partridge legs with celeriac purée
As the season proceeds partridge leg meat can become tough. Confit is the perfect solution as slow cooking in fat makes the meat tender and intensify in flavour. This useful recipe is one to know about when you need to cook partridge legs later on in the season. The meat…
Korean-inspired fried partridge
Korean-inspired fried partridge Sweet, spicy and ridiculously moreish, these nuggets of fried partridge breast will make an exciting addition to your regular repertoire. They are also a fun way to introduce newcomers to game. I like to serve mine with white rice and steamed greens, such as pak choi or…
Pot-roast partridge recipes and more for the autumn
Pot-roast partridge with apples, crème fraîche, lardons and tarragon This pot-roast partridge recipe is good natured and leaves you time to get on with other things whilst it is cooking. Pot-roasting a whole partridge gives you a little more flexibility with timings as, on the bone, the meat doesn’t dry…
Partridge recipes. The 10 best partridge recipes.
It’s that time of the year again. So we bring you our 10 best partridge recipes, which will see you through the upcoming season and beyond. There’s a recipe for partridge goujons, guaranteed to be popular with the smalls. Looking for an excellent supper party starter? Investigate our warming salads.…
Braised partridge with chorizo, roast potatoes and aioli
Inspired by the classic Spanish tapas dish patatas bravas, this is my go-to for a winter weekend supper. Braised partridge with chorizo, roast potatoes and aioli Ingredients Serves 2 Braised partridge 3 tbsp olive oil 2 partridges, oven ready 1 medium red onion, peeled and medium diced 100g cooking chorizo, medium…
Heather honey partridge skewers with blue cheese dip
If elevenses is going to be the food stop of the day, do it in style. Philippa Davis’ heather honey partridge skewers with blue cheese dip can be grilled in the field, hot tapas style. Partridge is fantastically versatile and excellent to experiment with. Partridge spring rolls with plum sauce…









