Tag Archives: Parmesan cheese

Linguine with tomato and tuna sauce

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This is one of those quick, simple, inexpensive but ‘oh so tasty’ pasta dishes that you’ll make over and over again. You only need to use a few basic store cupboard ingredients and you can have this ready for lunch … Continue reading →

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Versatile and creamy cauliflower mash

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

If you read the foodie press, you can’t help but have heard about Paleo and other faddy no-carb diets. I don’t really do fads but I do love this versatile creamy cauliflower mash as an alternative to mashed potato either … Continue reading →

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Porcini and smoked bacon risotto

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I love trying a new ingredient and seeing what culinary magic I can make with it. This week, I bought a jar of Porcini Mushroom Paste from the Waitrose Cooks’ Ingredients range (£2.49 for a 90g jar). A couple of … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Vegetables | Tagged Arborio rice, chestnut mushrooms, Garlic, madeira, Parmesan cheese, Porcini Mushroom Paste, porcini mushrooms, porcini paste, Porcini risotto, Recipe, Risotto, Waitrose Cooks' Ingredients | Leave a comment

Parmesan shortbreads

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

A couple of years ago, I was at a friend’s Christmas party and her daughter offered us some of her homemade Parmesan shortbread biscuits to go with our drinks. They were so addictively delicious, I confess that I probably ate … Continue reading →

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Turkey au gratin with almonds

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Perfect for those turkey leftovers! I bought a fantastic Christmas recipe book by Josceline Dimbleby many years ago, long before Delia, Jamie or Nigella brought a seasonal one out, and I still turn to it every year. It’s battered, stained … Continue reading →