SERVES FOUR INGREDIENTS  One hen pheasant with giblets(preferable to cocks as the meat is more tender) One medium onion Chopped walnuts For the Sauce 100 ml single cream One small glass brandy A little flour For the Swede Mash One large swede Root Ginger Honey Butter Method Remove any remaining feathers from the pheasant taking care not to tear the skin.Season and smear with oil. … Continue reading Stuffed Pheasant with Swede and Ginger Mash

Food too is a temptation and good food a sensual delight that goes hand in hand with the pleasures of the flesh. Try this soup as a starter before the turkey. SOUTH TYROLEAN CHESTNUT SOUP (serves four) Ingredients: Two carrots peeled and finely chopped One leek finely chopped 400g chestnuts (preferably the ones you get vacuum packed) finely chopped Icing sugar (sprinkling) 50 g butter … Continue reading A Soup for Christmas (and Other Occasions)