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Seafood cocktail verrine

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

A retro 70’s prawn cocktail starter is truly back in fashion – this is my updated take on an old classic. It graced our Christmas table this year and was a really big hit. My Marie Rose sauce has been … Continue reading →

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Paprika pork with red peppers and caraway

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Once autumn comes, a steady supply of recipes for tasty, warming stews is what we all need. This gorgeous goulash-like stew ticks all the boxes; tender pieces of pork shoulder simmered in a paprika-rich gravy with strips of wood-roasted red … Continue reading →

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Root slaw with cranberries and dill

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

My friend Jo is a big Ottolenghi recipe fan and she recently served an unusual slaw combo at a BBQ that I absolutely loved. This is my version, inspired by that salad. The base is shredded root vegetables – I … Continue reading →

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Pork vindalho

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

The Portuguese-Indian colony of Goa was the birthplace of the vindaloo or vindahlo curry. It has a slightly bad rep in this country where dishes bearing this name are all about super-spicy chilli heat but the real thing is finer, full … Continue reading →

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