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Wood pigeon may be small, but its flavour is substantial. Dive into recipes that turn this game bird into show-stoppers, terrines, roasted breasts, sauces and sides that highlight its unique taste.
Mark Gough prepares a meal that can be rustled up in minutes, with ingredients sourced from the woods.
If you fancy having a go at your own smoking then this pâté will give you the perfect opportunity to practice
Kate Gatacre whips up a quick and easy pigeon and beetroot salad — the perfect lunch for a summer’s day
This pigeon carpaccio recipe doesn't need cooking but requires at least 12 hours to marinate and needs to be frozen for an hour before serving
Lee Maycock: Impress your friends with a game meat they might not have been willing to touch in the past.
Wood pigeon breast is topped with a potato crisp and drizzled with a beetroot purée and blueberry jus - a dish looking as good as it tastes
Game cookery recipe: Add a little zest to this migratory bird game cookery recipe.
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