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Stuffed portobello mushrooms

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

These stuffed portobello mushrooms make a fantastic starter, a light lunch with a side salad or a side dish with roast meats or a bulgur wheat style salad. They are such a perfect dish to have up your sleeve for … Continue reading →

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Linguine with sour cream and basil sauce

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

As we’ve had such a fantastic hot and dry summer, I’ve grown fresh basil outside very successfully. The sunshine has given the basil a distinct and peppery flavour that you don’t get from the shop bought kind but you can … Continue reading →

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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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Hassleback squash

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I usually roast butternut squash in chunks but roasting it whole in this hassleback style is a lovely variation. It looks special and makes a great centrepiece for vegetarian guests or as a side dish for roast and BBQ meats. … Continue reading →

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