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Damson Vodka

This variation on the forager’s favourite, sloe gin, swaps damsons for their smaller cousins and uses vodka as its base. It takes moments to prepare, but you’ll need to be...

Himalayan Balsam Gin

By making this unusual infused gin, you’ll actually be doing your bit for conservation! The Himalayan balsam is an invasive species of plant that was introduced here by the Victorians...

Damson Chutney

The tartness of damsons make them ideal for use in preserves. Here, they combine with apples, sultanas, onions and spices to give a rich, deep-flavoured, sour-sweet chutney that is excellent...

Damson and Apple Cheese

‘Cheese’ is an old-fashioned English term for a seedless fruit preserve. This one, made with damsons and tart apples, is dense enough to slice and makes the perfect accompaniment to...

Puffball Parmigiana

Based on the southern Italian dish Melanzane Parmigiana, this recipe substitutes battered slices of giant puffball for the classic aubergines. It takes a little time to prepare, but the silky,...

Puffball Burgers

These are possibly the tastiest, juiciest veggie burgers we’ve ever made – largely thanks to the mushrooms they contain. Giant puffballs, especially the bigger specimens, contain lots of water and...

Vegetable Noodles with Wood Ears

Wood ears are mild in flavour but have a firm, velvety texture. They are widely used in Chinese cooking, which places great importance on texture. This recipe is loosely based...

Roast Partridge with Sweet Chestnuts, Wild Mushrooms and Bacon

A classic combination of late-season flavours that would make an excellent wild alternative to turkey for Christmas (and much quicker to prepare). You’ll need one partridge per person. Serve with...

Wild Mushroom Coulibiac

Based on a classic Russian pie, this makes a spectacular vegetarian centrepiece for a festive meal. Creamy risotto is layered with wild mushrooms, wrapped in Swiss chard leaves, baked in...

Grand Fir Shortbread

Grand fir has a delicious fragrance – like that of the pine forest, unsurprisingly, but with a sweet citrussy edge, reminiscent of grapefruit. It brings a wonderful flavour to this...