Tag Archives: Olive oil

Summer BBQ lamb chops with 4 easy marinades

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

You can grill lamb chops on a gas BBQ but they are by far the nicest when they’re cooked over charcoal. We like them with BBQ chunks of courgettes or aubergine just tossed in some olive oil and gently cooked … Continue reading →

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Babaganoush – aubergine dip with flatbread

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

No summer table of sharing dishes is complete for me without some lovely Mediterranean dips to served with warm flatbreads and bowls of olives. My favourites are the holy trinity of hummus (made with chickpeas or butterbeans), tzatziki (cucumber, mint … Continue reading →

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BBQ grilled leeks and courgettes vinaigrette

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

The weather has been gorgeous this week so it was time to get the BBQ out. Grilled sausages, lamb or pork chops are lovely just simply grilled on either a gas or charcoal BBQ but if you’re looking for something … Continue reading →

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Chicken escalope with smoked paprika & white wine sauce

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This is very simple but delicious way to serve chicken for a midweek supper and I like it with this Turkish pilaf with herbs, currants and pine nuts. It’s worth making double the amount because it’s great for lunchboxes too. … Continue reading →

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