Category Archives: Pasta

Hot smoked salmon on a bed of pasta with spinach

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I came across some fabulous hot smoked salmon at my local farmers market recently (Wyken Vineyards since you ask!) and created this dish to showcase it. You could use unsmoked salmon fillets but the flavour of the hot smoked version … Continue reading →

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Orzo with mushrooms

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

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 … Continue reading →

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Pasta with basil, mushrooms and chicken

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

You could make this quick and delicious pasta supper as a vegetarian dish but I love this with leftover shredded roast chicken as part of my ‘one chicken, three suppers’ weekly menu plan. The basil gives it a lovely fresh … Continue reading →

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