Set it to one side to cool - you can make the pie filling the day before you plan to bake the pie, and keep it in the fridge overnight. Hot Water Crust Pastry. Add the water and lard (or vegetable fat/suet) to a saucepan and bring to the boil. Season the flour with the salt...
Don’t avoid potatoes:Roast potatoes are an integral part of the traditional roast and while the anti-carb movement has left them with a poor image, there’s nothing wrong with a bit of potato. It’s all about the size of the portion you eat and what else you put on your plate. Try...
The important thing when buying a roasting joint is to buy as large a one as possible; large joints always roast juicier and more evenly. Bear in mind that any excess venison can be chopped and made into a hunter’s pie – essentially a shepherd’s pie but with lamb swapped for venison...