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Tavas – Cypriot braised beef with potatoes, tomato and oregano

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Tavas is a popular dish from the island of Cyprus that is incredibly simple to make and full of robust Mediterranean flavours. The Cypriots often use cinnamon in savoury dishes; they sprinkle it on chicken skin and over potatoes before … Continue reading →

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Calves liver with onion gravy and bacon

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Liver is one of those real Marmite ingredients. You either love it or hate it but it’s always been a favourite of mine, even as a child. Perhaps this meltingly tender calves liver dish served with beer and onion gravy, … Continue reading →

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Slowly roasted brisket with potatoes and shallots

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I love my Sunday roast beef rare usually but a well done and slowly roasted joint of brisket that just falls apart, surrounded by caramelised onions and potatoes cooked in the rich meat juices, simply seasoned with salt and pepper … Continue reading →

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Butternut squash and puy lentil traybake

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This autumnal tray bake of roast squash with lentils is a quick and simple supper that both looks and tastes amazing. The fresh sage leaves and ground mace are the perfect pairings for the squash; the lemon and herb-dressed lentils … Continue reading →

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