Category Archives: Vegetables

Masala daal

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I love the flavours of India and finding dishes that work well as part of my low-carb eating regime. This spicy chickpea daal really ticks a lot of boxes. Eat it by itself for lunch with a hard boiled egg or … Continue reading →

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Gruyère, bacon and turnip gratin

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I got this beautiful Mauviel stainless steel gratin dish for Christmas (I’d coveted it on James Martin’s Saturday Morning Kitchen show) and I’ve been itching to try it out since. I’m always on the look-out for interesting recipes that I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Vegetables | Tagged bacon, cream, Gruyère, milk, Parmesan, white turnips | 1 Comment

Butternut squash and puy lentil traybake

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This autumnal tray bake of roast squash with lentils is a quick and simple supper that both looks and tastes amazing. The fresh sage leaves and ground mace are the perfect pairings for the squash; the lemon and herb-dressed lentils … Continue reading →