Tag Archives: red wine

Braised shallots with pancetta and chestnuts

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I only make this very special dish once a year at Christmas. It’s perfect with any roast meat but we love it with roast goose and I use any leftovers to make my goose cassoulet for supper after Boxing Day. … Continue reading →

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Ox cheek ragout with porcini mushrooms

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I love oxtail stew but it is a bit of a faff getting all the meat off the bones. Ox cheek, delivers all the flavour of oxtail without the faff! Long, slow braising is the secret to getting the meat … Continue reading →

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Pasta with duck sauce

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This rich Italian pasta sauce made with thinly sliced duck breast braised in passata, red wine and herbs is perfect for autumn suppers. Simple to make and full of flavour, it’s one of my favourite #TheFridayRecipe’s. Serves 2 3 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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Braised venison sausages in red wine

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

My favourite butcher, Mr Hubbard, makes a fantastic variety of sausages but I couldn’t wait to cook these venison bad boys. Braised in the oven with shallots, mushrooms, herbs and a generous amount of red wine, the sausages are delicious … Continue reading →

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