Tag Archives: Beef

Curry night!

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I’ve been a big fan of Indian food ever since my West Yorkshire student days. My battered old copy of Madhur Jaffrey’s Indian Cookery is one of my most treasured recipe books. I realised the other day that there is … Continue reading →

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Spiced lamb or beef curry with spinach

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This is a really comforting curry dish that can be made with lamb or beef; just bear in mind that beef can take slightly longer to cook than lamb. It’s a medium heat sauce but you can add more chilli … Continue reading →

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Easy Make-Ahead Venison Stifado for Christmas

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Stifado is the Greek word for stew and one of my friends made a delicious one for us when we went for lunch last Sunday. It made me wonder why I hadn’t made one before anyway. It’s a perfect Christmas … Continue reading →

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Chilli beef with a cornbread crust

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I often make chilli once the weather chills down, usually I serve it with rice or flatbreads. This time, I made a cornbread crust and baked it on top of the chilli; it’s a bit like a cornbread cobbler. It … Continue reading →

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