Wild Boar Steaks paired with Chianti from Castello di Radda The first time I ate wild boar was in Tuscany. Staying in the heart of Chianti in Lecchi di Chianti, our villa was in a small hilltop village that had been restored and converted into holiday accommodation. The pretty terrace looked out across the vineyards […]
Game Recipes – Venison, Wild Boar, Pheasant and More
Environmentally Friendly Game – Delicious and Healthy Recipes. You may have noticed that many of the recipes we’ve been sharing on London-Unattached and on our sister site The Frugal Flexitarian are for Game. While some of the team follow a pescatarian, vegetarian or vegan diet, those of us who enjoy meat are trying to eat […]
Italian Wild Boar Ragù – From Tuscany to Abruzzo
Wild Boar Ragù with Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Although we tend to associate Italian wild boar recipes with Tuscany, hunting and eating cinghiale is common in many rural parts of the country. Abruzzo, with it’s massive and famous national park, in the centre of the Apennines, is well-populated with wild boar. They breed prolifically and, like deer, can […]
Coniglio Alla Stimpirata – Sweet and Sour Rabbit from Sicily
The Taste of Sicily – Coniglio Alla Stimpirata One of the first Sicilian dishes I tried was caponata. A sweet-sour vegetable dish that is like a more exotic ratatouille and is sometimes served with pine nuts and raisins, I was smitten at the first spoonful. It’s a recipe to make in late summer here in […]
Venison Casserole – Spiced Venison in Ale
The Ultimate Venison Casserole in Ale – Environmentally Friendly Swap. While we’ve had a few warm days recently, we are definitely still hovering on the edge of winter and spring. Chillier evenings call for hearty casseroles and, since there’s currently an environmental reason to enjoy wild venison. I was gifted a selection of wild venison […]
Italian Date Night – A Valentine’s Menu
Slow-Cooked Venison Shank in Red Wine for an Italian Date Night Dinner This is the second of our date-night menus, which we are sharing just ahead of Valentine’s Day. If your taste is more for British food and an all British date-night, then do take a look at our English Sparkling Wine with Scottish Seafood […]
Venison Haunch Steak Recipe with Truffled Mushrooms
Cooking with Venison – Haunch Steaks with Truffled Mushrooms. Skip straight to my recipe I’m in the process of experimenting with a fabulous steak box from Lake District Farmers. While there’s plenty of beef in the selection, the box also has a range of other meats – lamb, pork, veal and venison. And, although I […]
Pigeon Breast Recipe – and a half bottle of Beaujolais Villages
Classic Pigeon Breast in Red Wine Sauce. Looking for a quick, luxurious and delicious meal for two that won’t break the bank? Pigeon is one of the most economical game birds you can buy in the UK. I like to keep a pack of pigeon breasts in the freezer for those occasions when someone turns […]
Venison Loin Medallions with Red Wine and Berry Sauce
Perfect Date Night Dinner – Venison Medallions with Red Wine. It’s nearly Valentine’s Day and, although I’m not planning a romantic Dinner à Deux this year, I’m happy to share some of my favourite recipes for date night. If you are planning a cosy night in with someone special, on Valentine’s Day or any other […]
Pot Roast Partridge – a festive dish you can eat all winter.
Pot Roast Partridge with Sage and Festive Winter Wines. Here’s another festive dish that would work for a Christmas meal for two. A whole partridge is the perfect size for one person and, if you are not planning on cooking a turkey dinner, it makes a good, light tasting game dish that looks festive. After […]