Tag Archives: shallots

Chicken risotto with mushrooms and bacon

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I very rarely eat rice these days as it’s pretty high in carbs. So, when I do, I want it to be something really delicious and this really is! I usually make it when I’ve roasted a chicken for another … Continue reading →

Posted in Meat main courses, Recipes | Tagged bacon, celery, chicken, chicken stock, Garlic, mushrooms, risotto rice, shallots | Leave a comment

Coq au vin blanc

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I always used to make coq au vin with red wine but I find this white wine version more elegant and it doesn’t overpower the delicate flavour of the chicken. The sauce is so delicious that you could make it … Continue reading →

Posted in Meat main courses, Recipes | Tagged Bay leaf, chestnut mushrooms, chicken, chicken stock, dry white wine, mushrooms, pancetta, shallots | 1 Comment

Roast goose with all the trimmings

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

If you’re feeding a lot of people, turkey is the obvious choice for Christmas. This year, however, with the prospect of a smaller ‘Covid Christmas’ menu to plan, you might like to try something a bit different and treat yourselves … Continue reading →