The Hackney Butchers Association

I got given this fantastic book for Christmas.  (Thanks M&P!)  Definitely recommended. It will set you straight on the types of game, their history, and uses.  It has a breakdown of each type of common game with a load of recipes, some straightforward, some more unusual. There is a recipe for Quails on toast with a sweet onion sauce and watercress that looks fantastic.  It's effectively a roast bird with bread sauce, but looks incredible. Another one that leapt out for me is a Partridge escabeche with orange & thyme.  The dish is cooked a day in advance with the meat being almost cured in the process. I'm going to try and get some Partridge tomorrow... There are dozens of things I'm planning on trying out.   I'll post the results. Let me know if anyone else has tried any of these, or has any family game recipes.  Cheers!

This is what winter is for, glorified cheese on toast!  A twist on the delicious classic Welsh Rarebit, this one has the kitchen sink thrown in.  It is rich, & more than a meal in istelf.  You only need a good ale or red wine to go with it. For vegetarians, remove the black pudding and top the grilled rarebit with a poached egg ("Buck Rarebit") This is an obvious breakfast, or lunch, but made a hearty evening meal for me last night.  I'm smiling just thinking about it. CLICK BELOW FOR RECIPE

I had this with some amazing veal cutlets and roasted beetroot last night. Wow they were good! In my mind it's way better than a bought sauce as you can make it as sweet or tart as you'd like.  It takes less than 10mins and is dead simple.  Delicious stuff.  It will last in the fridge for at least a few days. CLICK BELOW FOR RECIPE