Tag Archives: dry white wine

Coq au vin blanc

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I always used to make coq au vin with red wine but I find this white wine version more elegant and it doesn’t overpower the delicate flavour of the chicken. The sauce is so delicious that you could make it … Continue reading →

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Paté de campagne

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

There hasn’t been a new #FridayRecipe for a while so I hope that this makes up for it! I’ve had delicious country-style patés in France many times but it’s hard to find a really good one to buy in the … Continue reading →

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Chicken with fresh bay and roasted garlic sauce

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Most people eat chicken at least once a week and it can be tricky to find a recipe that transforms the potentially bland flavour into something sublime. This one really delivers! Don’t worry about the amount of garlic in this … Continue reading →

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Cucumber, white wine and mint sorbet

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Refreshing summer stunner of a sorbet! Regular readers of my blog will realise I’ve fallen a bit behind with posting new recipes – I’m blaming that on the all-consuming day job I was working on! Caroline, this one’s for you … Continue reading →

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