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Thor’s Hammer beef shank braised in red wine

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Dear readers, meet Thor’s Hammer! I walked into my favourite butcher’s shop before Christmas to stock up on my usual Lincolnshire goodies – pork pie, haslet, chine, Lincolnshire sausages, sausage pie and gammon…and I saw this in the counter display. … 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 To make… … Continue reading →

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BBQ butterflied leg of lamb with tahini yoghurt sauce

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This BBQ lamb is a total crowd pleaser for weekend friends and family gathering. Charred and delicious on the outside, pink and juicy on the inside, it’s perfectly complemented by the tahini yoghurt sauce. I serve it with piles of … Continue reading →

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Bloody Mary Brisket

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I do love a good Bloody Mary so when I came across this Jamie Oliver ‘Comfort Food’ recipe for a brisket cooked slowly in Bloody Mary mix, I just had to give it a go. I added some beef stock … Continue reading →

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