Covering everything there is to know about plucking, hanging, cooking and carving, the authoritative know-how and inventive flair of dedicated countrywoman Clarissa Dickson Wright shine through in 130 recipes that range from the classic Quail Thessalia or delicate Potted Grouse to the more exotic Caibou Roast or Wild Boar with Sour Plums and Sea Trout with Swiss Chard and Walnuts. Furthermore, with charm and enthusiasm, Johnny Scott contributes a wealth of knowledge about the history and habitat of game and includes a fascinating essay on every species mentioned, complete with helpful hunting tips. Beautifully illustrated, The Game Cookbook is a celebration of the incredible wild food the countryside has to offer and is now deservedly recognised as a classic - the only book you'll ever need on the subject. `It deserves to become a classic.' The Independent `Alluring, want-to-cook-now recipes... a very satisfying, thorough book.' Daily Mail `Entertaining, informative [and] gets the gastric juices flowing.' Financial Times

Author Biography

Clarissa Dickson Wright, formerly of Two Fat Ladies fame, has ten cookery books, one Food Anthology and an autobiography to her name. She starred with Johnny Scott in three series of Clarissa and the Countryman for BBC2 and they co-authored the bestselling The Game Cookbook and Sunday Roast. Her no-nonsense approach to food led to frequent media appearances and her outspoken and witty views won her many friends. She was a passionate supporter of rural life and pursuits. Sadly, Clarissa died aged 66 on Saturday 15th March 2014 at Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary. She will be greatly missed. Johnny Scott is a farmer, naturalist and historian and has written for many newspapers and magazines.