Tag Archives: red wine

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 →

Posted in Beef, Dinner, Meat main courses, Pasta, Recipes | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

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 To make… … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Meat main courses, Pasta, Recipes | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Dinner, Meat main courses, Recipes, Venison | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Balsamic and red wine beef stew

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Now there’s an autumnal edge to the weather, it’s only natural to long for some proper comfort food and this rich beef stew in a thick red wine and balsamic vinegar sauce is just the job. I used half shin and … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Dinner, Meat main courses, Recipes | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment