4 puff tray Recipes

three 2- to 2 1/2-lb pheasants* (preferably hens, which come with feet attached), whole juniper berries, salt, freshly ground black pepper, dried thyme, dried porcini mushrooms, water, olive oil, shallots, chopped fine, garlic cloves, minced, fresh shiitake mushrooms , stems discarded and caps quartered, white mushrooms, sliced, gin, dry white wine, pheasant stock, celery ribs, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices, turnips (about 4 medium), peeled and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices, pearl onions , blanched in boiling water 3 minutes and peeled, baby carrots (about 3 cups), cornstarch stirred together with 1/4 cup cold water, puff pastry sheets (from 1 171/4-oz package frozen ), thawed, unfolded, and chilled in 1 layer on a tray, an egg wash made by beating 1 large egg with 1 tbsp water

bought puff pastry , ready-rolled if possible, red pesto sauce or 2 tbsp black olive paste, tomatoes , to include any will do cherry,and vine have more flavour, mozzarella cheese, drained and sliced, salt and pepper, mixed salad green, to serve