Monthly Archives: May 2020

Poor man’s potatoes traybake

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Whilst writing #Mylifein10cookbooks, I revisited some old favourites. This recipe for Patatas a lo Pobre is my take on one from my battered, old and much-loved Moro cookbook; it was perfect served with a whole chicken we spit-roasted on the BBQ … Continue reading →

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My life in 10 cookbooks: Day 10/10 The River Cottage Meat Book

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Day 10/10 of my cookbook challenge, the books and cooks who have influenced my kitchen over the past 40 years: The River Cottage Meat Book by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.  It was a tough call to pick just ten of the most … Continue reading →

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My life in 10 cookbooks: Day 9/10 How to be a Domestic Goddess

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Day 9/10 of my cookbook challenge, the books and cooks who have influenced my kitchen over the past 40 years: Nigella Lawson’s How to be a Domestic Goddess.  After many failed attempts at making so much as a passable Victoria … Continue reading →

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My life in 10 cookbooks: Day 8/10 Delia Smith’s Complete Cookery Course

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Day 8/10 of my cookbook challenge, the books and cooks who have influenced my kitchen over the past 40 years: Delia Smith’s Complete Cookery Course.  This picture is of my actual copy of this book; old and battered yet much … Continue reading →

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