Tag Archives: Puff pastry

Feta and herb pie

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

The Greeks make a lovely feta and herb pie like this with filo pastry called spanakopita but I find it much easier to make with ready rolled all-butter puff pastry. To be honest, I prefer the pastry to filo too. … Continue reading →

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Super-simple apple tart

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love a fruit tart and this is a super-simple one to make that tastes just delicious. I’ve made different versions of this as a light summer dessert or as part of an afternoon tea … Continue reading →

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Onion and Anchovy Tart

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I recently bought a pack of The Fickle Fish hot smoked anchovies from Waitrose just because they looked a bit different and I also really like anchovies. I was wondering what to do with them and then I discovered that … Continue reading →

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Steak and mushroom pie

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Not much beats a proper homemade pie and this steak and mushroom pie is ‘the King of pies’! Thick chunks of beef in a rich gravy with mushrooms and a crisp pastry lid, it’s quite easy to make and completely … Continue reading →

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