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My life in 10 cookbooks: Day 7/10 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Day 7/10 of my cookbook challenge, the books and cooks who have influenced my kitchen over the past 40 years: Rick Stein’s Food Heroes.  This book was another thoughtful gift from my lovely Mum, a bit of Indian giving as there … Continue reading →

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Lobster salad with chive dressing

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Although I don’t live on the coast, I’m lucky enough to be able to buy top quality fresh seafood from the market in Bury St Edmunds from the excellent Mummery Brothers. This lovely Rick Stein lobster salad makes an indulgent … Continue reading →

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The famous Chinese pork!

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Several years ago, we happened upon this fabulous Rick Stein recipe and we have served it many, many times since. It’s a Chinese spiced roast belly of pork with crackling to die for, served with plain basmati rice, steamed pak … Continue reading →

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The ice cream, sorbet and gelati bible!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

If you’re really serious about sorbet, ice cream and gelato making, this wonderful book by Caroline and Robin Weir really is the definitive bible on the subject. This is the book that inspired people like Heston Blumenthal and Delia Smith … Continue reading →

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