Author: Janet Davies @pigeoncottage
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Orzo with mushrooms
Orzo, also known as risoni, looks just like little grains of rice although it’s actually a type of short cut pasta. You can use it in lots of dishes as an alternative to rice like risotto (orzotto)and pilafs or add a handful or two to soup. I’ve used it here cooked in mushroom stock and…
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Swedish potato salad
Perfect with plain grilled salmon or smoked salmon, this Swedish potato salad is simple to make and a great ‘make ahead’ dish if you’ve got guests. Use new potatoes or a firm, waxy variety like Charlotte, a generous handful of fresh dill with a tangy sour cream dressing and you won’t be disappointed. This quantity…
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Tavas – Cypriot braised beef with potatoes, tomato and oregano
Tavas is a popular dish from the island of Cyprus that is incredibly simple to make and full of robust Mediterranean flavours. The Cypriots often use cinnamon in savoury dishes; they sprinkle it on chicken skin and over potatoes before roasting them and it gives a wonderful layer of flavour to the tomato sauce that…
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