Category Archives: Vegetables

Root slaw with cranberries and dill

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

My friend Jo is a big Ottolenghi recipe fan and she recently served an unusual slaw combo at a BBQ that I absolutely loved. This is my version, inspired by that salad. The base is shredded root vegetables – I … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Salads, Vegetables | Tagged barberries, carrot, Celeriac, cider vinegar, cranberries, dill, Garlic, Olive oil, swede | Leave a comment

Swedish potato salad

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Perfect with plain grilled salmon or smoked salmon, this Swedish potato salad is simple to make and a great ‘make ahead’ dish if you’ve got guests. Use new potatoes or a firm, waxy variety like Charlotte, a generous handful of … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Salads, Summer recipes, Vegetables | Tagged cornichons, dill, new potatoes, red onion, soured cream | Leave a comment

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 →