Tag Archives: Paprika

Rigatoni pasta bake

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Sometimes, you just want a simple family crowdpleaser that uses store cupboard ingredients and can be scaled to feed more hungry mouths just by tweaking the amount of pasta you use. This is that dish. I’ve used chorizo as the … 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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Traybake roast chicken on a bed of chorizo and chickpeas

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Traybake dishes are brilliant for time-pressed cooks and this one really delivers on flavour too. The chorizo, spices and harissa flavour the onions, peppers and chickpeas with the parsnip dice adding a delicious sweetness. I used whole chicken legs from … Continue reading →

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