Tag Archives: Christmas

Quick Puff Pastry Apple Tart with Mincemeat

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I made this over the holidays for New Year’s Day lunch but it would be delicious at any time of the year. I had a jar of mincemeat leftover from Christmas and some roasted quince in the freezer but you … Continue reading →

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Thoughtful ideas for a Foodie Advent Calendar

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

My birthday falls on St Andrew’s Day at the end of November. Every year for the past few years, my daughter has made me a personalised beauty advent calendar. She collects samples and other lovely things she knows I’ll like … Continue reading →

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Turkey (or chicken) au gratin with almonds

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I bought a brilliant Christmas recipe book by Josceline Dimbleby many years ago, long before Delia, Jamie or Nigella brought a seasonal one out, and I still turn to it every year. It’s battered, stained and well-thumbed and, although some … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas everyone…

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

..and a happy New Year! Thank you so much for following my blog and the 2014 recipes from the Pigeon Cottage kitchen. I hope you have a fantastic Christmas and a brilliant New Year! I’ll be starting a monthly feature … Continue reading →

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