Damson vodka is a delicious, rich and sweet drink and if you make some in early September when damsons are ripe, it will be ready in time for Christmas. It’s a perfect warmer after a cold day in the field too. You don’t need to buy the best vodka either…
Seasonal recipes
Roast loin of hare with a chocolate and redcurrant sauce
Roast loin of hare with a chocolate and redcurrant sauce Serves 4 Ingredients – Vegetable oil for frying 2 rib ends of hare, chopped up with bones on to 1in pieces ½ onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped ½ stick celery, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped Dessert…
Easy recipe for pigeon pâte´
Pigeon pâté is the ideal way to use up those extra pigeon breasts and makes a change from casseroles or roasted pigeon. This easy recipe for pigeon pâté makes for a wonderful accompaniment to a bread and wine lunch or, when the weather perks up, great for a picnic. If you…
Woodpigeon sausage rolls
Here’s a woodpigeon recipe for sausage rolls that are a little bit different and dare we say it, a little bit more sophisticated than the straightforward pork version. They’re supremely portable and perfect for elevenses or popping in a picnic basket. Of course, pigeon has a delicious taste, something of…
Pheasant roadkill recipe by Rose Prince
Drive down any lane in the heady days of summer and there will be a pheasant, rabbit or something less edible that has taken a knock from a car. It is a fact taken into account by shoots; a percentage of the game birds they put down will not be…
The perfect recipe for rabbit pie
Ingredients: For the pastry: 200ml water 170g lard 450g PLAIN flour 1tsp salt For the filling: A little oil 1 onion, sliced 3 cloves of garlic, crushed 500g pork mince 2 large rabbit thighs, sliced and bones removed Small handful of walnuts, chopped Pinch of thyme 100ml game (or beef)…
A recipe for Pigeon Wellington
Ingredients 30g spinach salt and pepper 30g chanterelle mushrooms, cleaned 1 knob of butter 1 spritz of lemon juice 1 pigeon breast 1 slice of Parma ham 1 sheet of filo pastry 1 egg yolk, beaten Method Heat the oven to 180ºC. Blanch the spinach in boiling, salted water, drain,…
Pigeon burgers in a peppercorn sauce
I never tire of eating pigeon and am constantly tinkering with recipes for a variety of dishes. The younger birds at the beginning of the summer get plucked and roasted. They are well worth the effort – roasting them whole draws the flavour from the bones. Whole birds are best roasted in a pan on the…
Southern fried crispy squirrel recipe
You can buy grey squirrel online and it is advisable to order it ready skinned (the tail is discarded). Squirrel is also on the menu at various pubs and restaurants around the UK as people increasingly recognise the value of using its meat instead of discarding it. Of course, it…
Five quick pigeon recipes to make in under 20 minutes
1. Pigeon and wild mushrooms Just add garlic, kale, bacon and wild mushrooms for a delicious supper. Kale is having a bit of a moment right now, being hailed as a superfood, so tuck in. 2. Pigeon with chorizo, peppers and feta cheese There’s a touch of the Mediterranean about this…
Recipe: Pigeon ciabatta
WHAT YOU NEED – 3 pigeon breasts – 4 asparagus spears – 1 small round goats’ cheese – 4 slices salami – 6 cherry tomatoes – salt and pepper – half a large ciabatta – balsamic vinegar – parmesan shavings PREPARATION 1. Lay the pigeon on its back and pluck…
Pigeon carpaccio
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
Rook pie recipe
Rook pie recipe: Top chef Mark prepares a seasonal, no-nonsense dish featuring young rooks in a pie.
Lee Maycock recipe for woodpigeon, roasted pear, gorgonzola and walnut tart
Lee Maycock: Impress your friends with a game meat they might not have been willing to touch in the past.