Tag: shallots
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Easy Make-Ahead Venison Stifado for Christmas
Stifado is the Greek word for stew and one of my friends made a delicious one for us when we went for lunch last Sunday. It made me wonder why I hadn’t made one before anyway. It’s a perfect Christmas Eve or New Year supper. Usually made with beef or rabbit, I decided to make…
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Hassleback squash
I usually roast butternut squash in chunks but roasting it whole in this hassleback style is a lovely variation. It looks special and makes a great centrepiece for vegetarian guests or as a side dish for roast and BBQ meats. I used half a squash here to cook for 2 or 3 but you can…
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Braised shallots with pancetta and chestnuts
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. The braised shallots caramelise in the stock and wine and the chestnuts and pancetta are…
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Pigeon Cottage Kitchen 