Tag Archives: parsnip

Vegetable soup with Parmesan stock

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I get through a lot of Parmesan cheese so I save all those hard pieces of rind that you can’t grate any further in a little resealable bag in the fridge to use another time. Once I’ve got 4 or … Continue reading →

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Roasted root vegetable curry

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This is a really good meat-free day meal that makes the most of vegetables that are easy to find all year round. Roasting the vegetables first brings out their full flavour and whilst that is happening you can make the … Continue reading →

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Spicy shepherds pie

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

These early autumn days can be warm and sunny but the minute the sun goes down it’s properly chilly. It’s time to bring out the big comfort food guns and this spicy shepherd’s pie is just the job. A real … 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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