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 is being hailed by a new generation of foodies and restauranteurs, while game’s established champions now have even more reason…
If you have a freezer full of pigeon and you need to offload and make some room, try this roast recipe to impress guests and satisfy anyone’s hunger. WHOLE ROAST PIGEON AMD PURPLE SPROUTING BROCCOLI WITH SMASHED WHITE BEANS Serves 2 I think the sight of a whole bird on…
This pan-fried pigeon recipe with a generous helping of herbs is quick to assemble and can make the perfect starter – or, if you increase the portion size, a delicious dinner, says Philippa Davis
Pigeon is far from humble on the plate. In fact, it is Michelin-starred chef approved. Recreate top restaurant fare at home with Michael Caines’ salad of woodpigeon, mangetout and hazelnuts. It no surprise that top chefs champion pigeon. It is lean, sustainble, inexpensive and – most importantly of all –…
Pigeon is far from humble on the plate. In fact, it is Michelin-starred chef approved. Take inspiration from Michael Roux and recreate his Le Gavroche pigeon at home. Taken from the Le Gavroche Cookbook, this pigeon roti et petits pois a la Française will make an indulgent at-home supper. And…
Pigeon is often overlooked, but on the plate it is far from humble. Try Philippa Davis’ pigeon breast salad with pistachio and rocket pesto, purple sprouting broccoli and spring onions for your next spring supper party starter. Pigeon is lean, inexpensive, sustainable and, above all, delicious. It’s no surprise that…
Pigeon is lean, sustainable, inexpensive and delicious. We should all eat more of it this spring. So start with Philippa Davis’ warm pigeon breast salad and spring onions, with hazelnut and orange sauce. This light springtime supper will still feel like comfort food when called for. For something a little…
For some proper comfort food, try Drew Ackroyd’s recipe for pigeon pie. It is fantastically hearty and the filling can be made with whatever you have in the fridge. No matter how weird and wonderful, be brave with your combinations to discover your favourite filling. For more pigeon recipes, woodpigeon…
Often overlooked, pigeon is far from humble on the plate. Inexpensive, lean, sustainable and – above all – absolutely delicious, Ewan Davy hears why top chefs count pigeon as their favourite meat, and how we should all cook it this spring. For pigeon recipe inspiration, look through The Field’s website.…
Pigeon is far from humble, especially on the plate. It is an excellent, lean red meat and lends itself perfectly to carpaccio. Have a go at Nick Weston’s woodpigeon carpaccio, from his new book Hunter Gather Cook. Pigeon is lean, sustainable, inexpensive and delicious. It is no surprise that top…
