Category Archives: Christmas

Fresh orange and black olive salad/relish

Posted on January 3, 2017 by

I usually serve apricot chutney with my carved cold ham at Christmas but I didn’t have time this year. So, I made this sweet and sour fresh salad/relish with sweet oranges, black olives and red onion with a sweet and … Continue reading →

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Pigeon Cottage potato salad

Posted on December 21, 2016 by

I make potato salad all year round, depending on what potatoes are in season. You need firm waxy varieties that don’t disintegrate when cooked such as baby new potatoes, Anya, Ratte, Pink Fir Apple or Charlotte. I sometimes make potato … Continue reading →

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Tomato salad with sherry vinegar dressing

Posted on December 21, 2016 by

You can make this salad at any time of the year, although I usually make a big bowl of this for my BBQ parties in the summer and for the Pigeon Cottage Xmas party. It’s very easy to make, looks … Continue reading →

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Mr Hubbard’s marinated party sausages

Posted on December 21, 2016 by

These delicious cocktail sausages from my butcher, Mr Hubbard, are a Pigeon Cottage Christmas party favourite. I buy the basic chipolatas, cut the links and twist each one in the middle again so as to create two cocktail sized ones … Continue reading →

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Smoked mackerel pâté

Posted on December 19, 2016 by

I love smoked mackerel pâté and I do buy the ready-made variety from Waitrose or Sainsbury’s if I only need a small amount for my own lunch or a snack. For a party starter or Xmas cold table, however, I … Continue reading →

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