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Pine nut and almond tart with boozy sultanas

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This Spanish pine nut and almond tart is one of those unassuming looking desserts that both surprises and delights as soon as you take your first bite: light crisp pastry with a golden almond filling, the crunch of the pine … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day apple crumble cake

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Show up on Mother’s Day with this fragrant apple, almond and cinnamon-spiced cake, a  bunch of flowers and a big hug and any Mum would feel spoilt! It works well as an afternoon tea treat, or as a dessert, with … Continue reading →

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#ValentinesDay – passion fruit sweetheart cake

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I wasn’t going to post this dessert recipe I made for a Valentine’s project for the Central England Co-op as it wasn’t very photogenic.  Nonetheless, I made it and it was really delicious so here it is…passion fruit sweetheart cake. … Continue reading →

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Pistachio topped banana loaf cake

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

It’s essential to use very ripe bananas for this loaf cake to get the depth of flavour – the browner and spottier the skins the better. I started making it just to use the leftovers at the end of the … Continue reading →

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