Game to eat this Christmas

If you’re tired of the same old Christmas lunch and fancy tantalising your taste buds with something different give game a go this Christmas. Whether you choose pheasant, venison or partridge the wonderful flavour of game will make for a very different but successful Christmas lunch - and there’s the added bonus that you are making a healthy choice.

Game is healthier than many red meats. Pheasant and partridge are particularly high in protein and low in fat, cholesterol and sodium, making them a healthy food choice. They also contain high levels of iron Vitamin B(6) and selenium. Selenium is an important part of our diet, that we often lack, and helps protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.

Venison is high in protein, low in fat and has fewer calories than other red meats. Venison is particularly low in saturated fatty acids and contains higher iron levels than other meats.

So instead of spending hours stuffing and roasting a huge turkey this Christmas make it easy on yourself and serve Roast Pheasant with all the trimmings. It takes just 10 minutes to prepare and just 45 minutes to cook. How simple is that! If you’d prefer something to carve with panache at the table and packed with flavour yet easy to cook, roast a whole fillet of venison in a hot oven until tender, serve with roasted red and green peppers, whole onions, courgettes, aubergines and of course roast potatoes – a sumptuous dish that will really impress friends during the festive period.

The key to a successful and enjoyable Christmas is planning ahead. Check out more entertaining recipes on the Game-to-Eat website: Gametoeat.co.uk.