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Val’s fruit cake

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I went for a lovely walk in the local forest with my friend Val the other day and, once we got back to her house, she served up a slice of this sultana and pineapple-laden cake that’s just perfect with … Continue reading →

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Cream of leek and potato soup

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Cream of leek and potato soup is one of my favourites so I was surprised when I looked at the recipe index page to see that I hadn’t written one up for the blog. Dear readers, as I’ve just made … Continue reading →

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Malfada corta with mushrooms and bacon

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

You could make this quick and easy pasta dish with dried porcini and chestnut mushroom sauce as a vegetarian dish, however, the crispy bacon lardons I use to top it with add protein and an extra dimension of flavour and … Continue reading →

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Hassleback squash

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I usually roast butternut squash in chunks but roasting it whole in this hassleback style is a lovely variation. It looks special and makes a great centrepiece for vegetarian guests or as a side dish for roast and BBQ meats. … Continue reading →

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