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Rigatoni all’amatriciana (bacon, tomato, chilli)

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I don’t eat pasta very often these days because of the carb count but, when I do, I want a punchy sauce that makes it totally worth it. This popular and tasty recipe comes from the town of Amatrice, which … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower cheese and bacon filo pie

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I’m always on the lookout for new and unusual ways to serve vegetables so I was intrigued when I came across an Ottolenghi recipe for cauliflower cheese but reimagined as a pie. I’ve changed the ingredients, added strips of crisp … Continue reading →

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Calves liver with onion gravy and bacon

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Liver is one of those real Marmite ingredients. You either love it or hate it but it’s always been a favourite of mine, even as a child. Perhaps this meltingly tender calves liver dish served with beer and onion gravy, … 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 →

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