Tag Archives: pancetta

Liver and bacon

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I know that a lot of people are not liver fans but we love it and this is one of our favourite ways to eat it. Thin slices of meltingly tender pigs liver with caramelised onions, crisp bacon, a sauce … Continue reading →

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Grilled cod with savoy cabbage and bacon

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

We have a new fishmonger who brings his van to the village on Fridays now so I thought I’d try out his wares. I bought a fabulous piece of thick cod loin fillet and it was just delicious – way … Continue reading →

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Braised shallots with pancetta and chestnuts

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I only make this very special dish once a year at Christmas. It’s perfect with any roast meat but we love it with roast goose and I use any leftovers to make my goose cassoulet for supper after Boxing Day. … Continue reading →

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Coq au vin blanc

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I always used to make coq au vin with red wine but I find this white wine version more elegant and it doesn’t overpower the delicate flavour of the chicken. The sauce is so delicious that you could make it … Continue reading →

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