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Recipes for field, fast, and everyday table

Wild game, Orthodox fasting dishes, and practical recipes organized around how you actually cook and eat.

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106 recipes

Partridge representative of the game used in this recipePhoto: SriMesh · source · CC BY-SA 3.0Partridge · MainEscoffier collection
Small GameWhite Meat

Hot Partridge Pie

A savory partridge pie wrapped in pastry and served hot.

Method
Bake
Total time
255 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Chukar, Grouse, Young pheasant, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant representative of the game used in this recipePhoto: Brian Robert Marshall · source · CC BY-SA 2.0Pheasant · MainEscoffier collection
Small GameWhite Meat

GALANTINE DE FAISAN

A molded pheasant terrine or loaf for serving cold or in neat slices.

Method
Poach
Total time
225 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Partridge, Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Partridge representative of the game used in this recipePhoto: Richard Webb · source · CC BY-SA 2.0Partridge · MainEscoffier collection
Small GameWhite Meat

EPIGRAMMES DE PERDREAU

Quick-cooked partridge pieces with chestnut purée and a savory sauce.

Method
Grill
Total time
125 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Chukar, Grouse, Young pheasant, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant representative of the game used in this recipePhoto: Thermos · source · CC BY-SA 3.0Pheasant · MainEscoffier collection
Small GameWhite Meat

CÔTELETTES DE FAISAN

A chilled, dressed pheasant preparation made for a composed starter or buffet.

Method
Bake
Total time
120 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Partridge, Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant representative of the game used in this recipePhoto: Gidzy · source · CC BY 2.0Pheasant · MainEscoffier collection
Small GameWhite Meat

CHAUD-FROID DE FAISAN à la BULOZ

A chilled, dressed pheasant preparation made for a composed starter or buffet.

Method
Bake
Total time
120 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Partridge, Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant representative of the game used in this recipePhoto: Omatosan · source · CC BY-SA 3.0Pheasant · MainEscoffier collection
Small GameWhite Meat

CHAUD-FROID DE FAISAN

A chilled, dressed pheasant preparation made for a composed starter or buffet.

Method
Poach
Total time
125 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Partridge, Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Partridge representative of the game used in this recipePhoto: Åsa Berndtsson · source · CC BY 2.0Partridge · MainEscoffier collection
Small GameWhite Meat

Partridge with Cabbage in a Timbale

A slow-cooked partridge meal with braised cabbage and savory garnishes.

Method
Braise
Total time
155 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Chukar, Grouse, Young pheasant, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant representative of the game used in this recipePheasant · MainEscoffier collection
Small GameWhite Meat

Pheasant Suprêmes Lucullus

Tender pheasant breast portions with a classic French-style pan sauce.

Method
Poach
Total time
205 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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chiliBeans · Soup or stew
Orthodox fastingVegan

Easy 3-bean Vegan Chili

This easy three-bean vegan chili is packed with chili beans, black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, and corn in a rich vegetable-stock base. It takes about 45 minutes to make and serves six hearty portions.

Method
Stovetop
Total time
45 min
Difficulty
easy
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