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.

Spicy cauliflower mejaderah

Posted on September 11, 2020 by

Mejaderah is a classic Middle-Eastern side dish usually made with basmati rice but I’ve adapted it to be made with cauliflower to suit my low-carb eating regime. Make it with either and you’ll find it totally delicious either on its … Continue reading →

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Eat to beat diabetes | Useful references

Posted on September 7, 2020 by

There’s quite a lot of conflicting info out there about diets and managing your blood glucose if you have metabolic syndrome/you’re pre-diabetic/have type 2 diabetes so here are a few websites and stats that you may find helpful. I’ll add … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower and herb salad

Posted on September 4, 2020 by

I’m always on the lookout for new and unusual ways to eat vegetables and add to my selection of carb-substitute dishes to support my low-carb eating programme. This fresh-tasting salad of finely grated raw cauliflower, spring onion, dill, parsley, olive … Continue reading →

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