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Orzo summer salad

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I’m not a big fan of chunky pasta salads but I make an exception for one made with orzo. This one is incredibly easy to make either as a vegetarian main course or a side dish with roast chicken. It’s … Continue reading →

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Feta stuffed roast chicken with orzo

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

A roast chicken is a welcome family favourite at any time of the year but this Greek-inspired recipe is especially good in the summer. This is based on a recipe by Diana Henry but I’ve changed the cooking method and … Continue reading →

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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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Orzo with mushrooms

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Orzo, also known as risoni, looks just like little grains of rice although it’s actually a type of short cut pasta. You can use it in lots of dishes as an alternative to rice like risotto (orzotto)and pilafs or add … Continue reading →

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