Tag Archives: Butter

Cherry pithiviers

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This #TheFridayRecipe dessert is very easy to make and so delicious, everyone will want an extra helping! The combination of fresh, juicy cherries soaked in Kirsch, the soft almond sponge and the crisp pastry is delicious served just warm with … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Recipes | Tagged Butter, cherries, eggs, Flour, ground almonds, icing sugar, kirsch, pastry | Leave a comment

Birthday chocolate bundt cake

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I readily admit that posh, celebration-worthy cake baking is not my strongest suit but, after being quoted up to £160 to have one made, I decided to see what I could whip up for my lovely daughter’s 30th birthday party. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes & biscuits, Recipes | Tagged blueberries, Butter, Cake, chocolate mirror glaze, cocoa powder, ground almonds, plain flour, strawberries, Sugar, vanilla yoghurt | 1 Comment

Roasted garlic risotto with fillet steak

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

When I saw James Martin make this dish on his new cookery road trip TV series set in the USA, I just had to make it! The risotto is a standard white risotto recipe but the addition of golden, roasted … Continue reading →