Tag Archives: fresh mint

Kisir

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

If you’ve been to Turkey on holiday, it’s highly likely that you’ll have been served a Kisir salad just like this as part of a mezze. The combination of nutty bulgur wheat in spicy tomato and harissa marinade mixed with … Continue reading →

Tabbouleh deluxe!

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

A Pigeon Cottage ‘Garden Kitchen’ favourite weekend lunch is a marinated, butterflied leg of lamb cooked on the barbie served with a delicious salad like this one; and a cold glass or three of course! It’s very simple to make, … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Summer recipes | Tagged bulgur wheat, caraway seeds, chicken stock, cumin, Fresh coriander, fresh mint, fresh parsley, Garlic, healthy eating, healthy salad, lemon juice, pine nuts, pomegranate seeds, summer recipe, tabbouleh | Leave a comment

Easter bunny carrot salads!

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

There are any number of ways to make a big bowl of juicy grated carrots into a brilliant salad simply by adjusting the combination of oil and vinegar or lemon juice based dressings, or by adding in chopped herbs, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Summer recipes, Vegetables | Tagged carrots, fresh mint, fresh parsley, grated carrot salads, groundnut oil, lemon juice, mustard seeds, Olive oil, peanuts, red wine vinegar, sesame oil | Leave a comment

Fresh summer slaw

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

In the summer heat, traditional coleslaw with mayonnaise can feel a little heavy and go oily if left to stand. This crisp, lime dressed slaw with mint and coriander is light and refreshing and perfect with BBQ’ed or grilled meat … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Summer recipes, Vegetables | Tagged coleslaw, Fresh coriander, fresh mint, grated carrots, grated vegetables, Lime juice, radishes, red cabbage, red onion, slaw | Leave a comment

Grilled aubergine and courgette salad with tahini sauce

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

If you’re a fan of Ottolenghi-style Middle-Eastern dishes, you’ll love this super-easy, fresh tasting grilled aubergine and courgette salad with its creamy yoghurt and tahini sauce. This recipe serves four as a side dish but it’s one of those rustic … Continue reading →