Monthly Archives: May 2020

Lockdown lunches | Yellow split pea soup with spinach and feta

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I’ll be honest, I made the yellow split pea soup ages ago and it was already in the freezer. When I defrosted it for my ‘lockdown lunch’ I thought it was a bit too one-dimensional and boring so I created … Continue reading →

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Patatas bravas

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This is one of those wonderfully simple dishes that is served everywhere in Spain as part of a tapas. I like to make a big dish and serve them as part of a BBQ feast throughout the summer.  Crispy fried … Continue reading →

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Meatloaf with ‘money in the bank’ tomato sauce

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This is one of those easy but satisfyingly delicious midweek suppers that’s a real crowd-pleaser. I usually make this meatloaf with minced beef and serve with a creamy pouring sauce from my ‘money in the bank’ tomato sauce recipe but … Continue reading →

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