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Hot smoked salmon on a bed of pasta with spinach

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I came across some fabulous hot smoked salmon at my local farmers market recently (Wyken Vineyards since you ask!) and created this dish to showcase it. You could use unsmoked salmon fillets but the flavour of the hot smoked version … Continue reading →

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Pasta with basil, mushrooms and chicken

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

You could make this quick and delicious pasta supper as a vegetarian dish but I love this with leftover shredded roast chicken as part of my ‘one chicken, three suppers’ weekly menu plan. The basil gives it a lovely fresh … Continue reading →

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Macaroni bolognese au gratin

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I love a traditional lasagne but sometimes I like to ring the changes with this tasty alternative. Layers of rich meat sauce and creamy macaroni topped with a crispy Parmesan and breadcrumb topping served with a green salad on the … Continue reading →

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Gruyère, bacon and turnip gratin

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I got this beautiful Mauviel stainless steel gratin dish for Christmas (I’d coveted it on James Martin’s Saturday Morning Kitchen show) and I’ve been itching to try it out since. I’m always on the look-out for interesting recipes that I can … Continue reading →

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