The brown crab can be found all around the British Isles and is by far our biggest species. The female is impressively productive, laying between 250,000 and three million eggs…
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Welsh lamb shoulder with potatoes and perry cider
This recipe is inspired by the traditional Welsh soup cawl. By cooking the vegetables in the same pot as the lamb and perry (pear cider), they take on a rich…
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…
Spicy crispy pheasant balls with tahini dip
These tasty morsels make a fantastic canapé, starter or elevenses and will surely please the fussiest gun or guest. SPICY CRISPY PHEASANT BALLS WITH TAHINI DIP Ingredients Makes 12 balls…
Arbroath Smokie Scotch Eggs recipe
As a travelling private chef, I have been able to visit some of the world’s most extraordinary food stores, from the stalls that pop up in the sun-dappled squares of…
A trio of delicious Coronation dishes
As The Prince of Wales, HM King Charles III regularly championed British food and drink producers. So this month, I have used a few of their products for inspiration. In…
Hot cross bun-and-butter pudding with brandy and marmalade
A great way to use up any old hot cross buns and an excellent method of making use of fresh ones too. Lightly spiced, deliciously rich but not overly sweet,…
Best eggs: here’s to cracking eggs
Hattie Ellis selects the best eggs, with the richest, most golden yolks and entirely irresistable pastel shells. BEST EGGS Easter helps us appreciate the egg. Loaded with springtime symbolism, it…
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…
The Field’s al fresco favourites
As you sit out watching the summer sun gradually descend in your garden, one may forgive you for thinking that a light meal would go down very well with the…