Category Archives: Recipes

These are recipes that are firm family favourites at Pigeon Cottage HQ plus a few new experiments we’d like to share.

Soup, glorious soup!

Posted on November 7, 2019 by

Worries, so they say, go down better with soup.  Warming, nutritious, comforting, quick and delicious – what’s not to like about soup? You can make soup out of just about anything, so experimentation is the order of the day as … Continue reading →

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Pasta with duck sauce

Posted on October 25, 2019 by

This rich Italian pasta sauce made with thinly sliced duck breast braised in passata, red wine and herbs is perfect for autumn suppers. Simple to make and full of flavour, it’s one of my favourite #TheFridayRecipe’s. Serves 2 3 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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Braised venison sausages in red wine

Posted on October 18, 2019 by

My favourite butcher, Mr Hubbard, makes a fantastic variety of sausages but I couldn’t wait to cook these venison bad boys. Braised in the oven with shallots, mushrooms, herbs and a generous amount of red wine, the sausages are delicious … Continue reading →

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