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Braised sausages with orzo and peppers

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I got this beautiful black Chasseur casserole dish for Christmas and it’s perfect for cooking dishes that need breadth not depth. I love braised sausages and my butcher makes lots of different varieties – the Cambridge, Old English, Bury Bangers, … Continue reading →

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Goan-style beef curry

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I normally make curry sauces thickened with yoghurt but this delicious Goan-style beef curry is made primarily with rich beef stock and coconut (toddy) vinegar. Chunks of beef are braised in the spiced stock and reduced to a dark, silky … Continue reading →

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Roast chicken and vegetable soup

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I love a roast chicken dinner with all the trimmings and I always make stock with the leftover carcass. I use it in recipes like my Chicken risotto with mushrooms and bacon and also this delicious creamy soup packed with tasty … Continue reading →

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Braised red cabbage

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This is one of those -must-have side dishes for the Christmas table – perfect with roast goose, turkey, venison or pork. It can be made ahead the day before and re-heats really easily. It freezes well too if you want … Continue reading →

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