Tag Archives: bacon

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

Chicken risotto with mushrooms and bacon

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I very rarely eat rice these days as it’s pretty high in carbs. So, when I do, I want it to be something really delicious and this really is! I usually make it when I’ve roasted a chicken for another … Continue reading →

Posted in Meat main courses, Recipes | Tagged bacon, celery, chicken, chicken stock, Garlic, mushrooms, risotto rice, shallots | Leave a comment

Lockdown lunches | Black bean soup with salsa

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Maybe because dried black beans aren’t the number one shopping item for hoarders, I found packs of them still on the shelves. Black soup doesn’t look or sound very appetising but, trust me, this is one of the most delicious soups … Continue reading →