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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 Parmesan and sourdough crumb and served with a green salad on the … Continue reading →

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Cannellini bean, celery and red onion salad

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Low carb, delicious and made in less than 15 minutes, this is a really lovely fresh-tasting salad to serve as part of a cold table selection or, topped with some tuna, a hard-boiled egg or slices of avocado,  it’s a … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower and herb salad

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I’m always on the lookout for new and unusual ways to eat vegetables and add to my selection of carb-substitute dishes to support my low-carb eating programme. This fresh-tasting salad of finely grated raw cauliflower, spring onion, dill, parsley, olive … Continue reading →

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Lockdown lunches | Yellow split pea soup with spinach and feta

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I’ll be honest, I made the yellow split pea soup ages ago and it was already in the freezer. When I defrosted it for my ‘lockdown lunch’ I thought it was a bit too one-dimensional and boring so I created … Continue reading →

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