Category Archives: Meat main courses

The perfect roast chicken

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Much has been written on the topic of the perfect roast chicken. I’ve tried many and various recipes but I think that this is actually THE ONE! Obviously, the most important thing is to buy a decent quality chook in … Continue reading →

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Tavas – Cypriot braised beef with potatoes, tomato and oregano

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

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 … Continue reading →

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Baked stuffed cabbage leaves

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I wasn’t a big fan of cabbage when I was young because it was almost always overcooked and tasteless. Now, I’d say it’s one of my favourite vegetables and I love finding new ways to cook it, like this recipe … Continue reading →