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Game for lunch

AS far as the Guns are concerned, the perfect shoot lunch should be delicious, hearty and speedily served precisely at any time between late morning and 4pm – all achievable with some careful menu planning. Pies are a good choice; they are the ultimate comfort food and will stay hot without spoiling. For such occasions, I tend to make the filling on the loose side as there is a chance that the cooked pies will have to wait before being eaten and then sit on a hot plate, which can dry them out.

Stews are ideal as they are easy to keep

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