Tag Archives: plain flour

Very sticky ginger cake

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This very delicious and sticky ginger cake is one of the recipes that originally inspired me to publish my ‘Whats4teaMum?’ recipe book because I only had it scribbled on an old scrap of paper that was stained with butter spots … Continue reading →

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Birthday chocolate bundt cake

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I readily admit that posh, celebration-worthy cake baking is not my strongest suit but, after being quoted up to £160 to have one made, I decided to see what I could whip up for my lovely daughter’s 30th birthday party. … Continue reading →

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Spicy lamb and pepper stew with aubergine mash

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This has to be one of my favourite dishes from the Rick Stein series he did on Eastern Mediterranean cookery. I’ve made it a few times now and adapted the recipe ingredients and method slightly by using e.g. tinned rather than … Continue reading →

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English Carrot Cake

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

In the school holidays, it’s always nice to have a homemade cake around for children and drop-in visitors. This is actually a good one for kids to help make and, as it’s moist texture comes from sweet grated carrots, it’s … Continue reading →

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