Category Archives: Christmas

Braised red cabbage

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This is one of those -must-have side dishes for the Christmas table – perfect with roast goose, turkey, venison or pork. It can be made ahead the day before and re-heats really easily. It freezes well too if you want … Continue reading →

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Braised shallots with pancetta and chestnuts

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I only make this very special dish once a year at Christmas. It’s perfect with any roast meat but we love it with roast goose and I use any leftovers to make my goose cassoulet for supper after Boxing Day. … Continue reading →

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Roast goose with all the trimmings

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

If you’re feeding a lot of people, turkey is the obvious choice for Christmas. This year, however, with the prospect of a smaller ‘Covid Christmas’ menu to plan, you might like to try something a bit different and treat yourselves … Continue reading →

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Christmas @PigeonCottage

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

It’s almost Christmas! Got it all under control? Well, if you need some helpful tips or extra party food ideas, it could be time to visit the Pigeon Cottage archive! #TheFridayRecipe will be back in 2021! Happy holidays! It’s almost Christmas! … Continue reading →

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