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.

Linguine with sour cream and basil sauce

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

As we’ve had such a fantastic hot and dry summer, I’ve grown fresh basil outside very successfully. The sunshine has given the basil a distinct and peppery flavour that you don’t get from the shop bought kind but you can … Continue reading →

Posted in Pasta, Recipes | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pea, bean and cucumber salad

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This week’s #TheFridayRecipe is a cross between a salad and a vegetable side dish which goes particularly well with fish like pan fried cod, hake or salmon. The cucumber and beans deliver crunch and the peas, sweetness – all in … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Salads | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Freekeh with caramelised onions

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Freekeh is cracked wheat that has been roasted and rubbed for a smoky, nutty flavour. It’s very common in Middle-Eastern dishes and makes a delicious and interesting alternative to bulgur wheat, couscous or rice. I used to only be able … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Salads | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

‘Don’t underestimate me!’ green salad

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

‘Serve with a simple green salad’ is probably one of the most throwaway lines in cookery writing. A green salad like this one isn’t just a sidebar of a dish, it’s a proper superstar in its own right. You can … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Salads | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment