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Masala daal

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I love the flavours of India and finding dishes that work well as part of my low-carb eating regime. This spicy chickpea daal really ticks a lot of boxes. Eat it by itself for lunch with a hard boiled egg or … Continue reading →

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Whole roasted curried chicken

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I love a traditional roast chicken dinner but it’s nice to ring the changes sometimes – we’ve made this on the BBQ rotisserie in the summer but this is the indoor oven version. Roasted in a rich chilli and ginger-spiced … Continue reading →

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Spicy cauliflower mejaderah

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Mejaderah is a classic Middle-Eastern side dish usually made with basmati rice but I’ve adapted it to be made with cauliflower to suit my low-carb eating regime. Make it with either and you’ll find it totally delicious either on its … Continue reading →

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Lockdown lunches | Black bean soup with salsa

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Maybe because dried black beans aren’t the number one shopping item for hoarders, I found packs of them still on the shelves. Black soup doesn’t look or sound very appetising but, trust me, this is one of the most delicious soups … Continue reading →

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