Author: Janet Davies @pigeoncottage
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Linguine with sour cream and basil sauce
As we’ve had such a fantastic hot and dry summer, I’ve grown fresh basil outside very successfully. The sunshine has given the basil a distinct and peppery flavour that you don’t get from the shop bought kind but you can use either of course. With the weather about to turn, I thought I’d harvest it…
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Pea, bean and cucumber salad
This week’s #TheFridayRecipe is a cross between a salad and a vegetable side dish which goes particularly well with fish like pan fried cod, hake or salmon. The cucumber and beans deliver crunch and the peas, sweetness – all in a light dressing of dill, lemon, olive oil and Dijon mustard. Simple and delicious; two…
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Freekeh with caramelised onions
Freekeh is cracked wheat that has been roasted and rubbed for a smoky, nutty flavour. It’s very common in Middle-Eastern dishes and makes a delicious and interesting alternative to bulgur wheat, couscous or rice. I used to only be able to find it in health stores and Asian grocery shops but it’s quite mainstream now…
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