Breast is best… a plump woodpigeon starter

Pan-fried pigeon breast with air-dried ham and Brie de Meaux with truffles

Here’s a perfect woodpigeon breast, wrapped lovingly in locally artisan air-cured ham, and filled with a decadent slice of Brie de Meaux with a truffle centre. Flash fried and served simply on a bed of watercress and baby spinach, garnished with a Meaux mustard and balsamic vinaigrette. A rich but perfectly balanced starter… ideal for the Christmas feast.

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rabbit with morcilla and chocolate

Morcilla and chocolate rabbit with a fluffy mash tail

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A recipe for rabbit with black pudding and chocolate, or Conejo En Salsa De Chocolate Con Morcilla, by Felipe Rojas-Lombardi

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