Tag Archives: flaked almonds

Apricot and chocolate almond cake

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

When fresh apricots are in season, the pairing of almonds and chocolate in this delicious sponge dessert is simply perfect. Serve with creme fraÎche or vanilla ice cream on the side and/or a compote of fresh apricots baked in the oven … Continue reading →

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Plum and almond galette

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This is a super-easy crowd-pleasing dessert or afternoon tea treat that uses basic store-cupboard ingredients and seasonal fruit. A shop-bought puff pastry base is topped with a ready-rolled marzipan filling, fresh plums and flaked almonds, baked in the oven in … Continue reading →

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Chicken pilaf with pistachios and coriander

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This is one of those easy, yet completely delicious ways of using leftover roasted chicken. It’s easy because it’s an assembly job based on a few simply cooked basics and you can change it to add things you might need … Continue reading →

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#Tasteofsummer – roasted butternut squash pilaf with feta

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This colourful, healthy and delicious *roasted butternut squash pilaf with feta and fresh herbs is my absolute favourite summer dish. It makes a perfect lunch all by itself, great for vegetarians, or serve it with roasted or BBQ chicken thighs, … Continue reading →

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