Tag Archives: Feta

Orzo summer salad

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I’m not a big fan of chunky pasta salads but I make an exception for one made with orzo. This one is incredibly easy to make either as a vegetarian main course or a side dish with roast chicken. It’s … Continue reading →

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Feta stuffed roast chicken with orzo

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

A roast chicken is a welcome family favourite at any time of the year but this Greek-inspired recipe is especially good in the summer. This is based on a recipe by Diana Henry but I’ve changed the cooking method and … Continue reading →

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Butternut squash and puy lentil traybake

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This autumnal tray bake of roast squash with lentils is a quick and simple supper that both looks and tastes amazing. The fresh sage leaves and ground mace are the perfect pairings for the squash; the lemon and herb-dressed lentils … 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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