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Traditional Yorkshire Pudding: our family recipe

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

When I was a child, roast beef on a Sunday was a real treat because we normally had roast pork (I grew up in Lincolnshire) and our favourite thing about it was that we also got to eat Yorkshire pudding. … Continue reading →

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Dutch apple cake

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

The apple harvest has been fantastic this year and I like to take a nice cake with me when I am on grandson-sitting duty so I hope you enjoy this one. This is a loaf cake but you could make … Continue reading →

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Toad in the hole with onion gravy

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This is a very simple supper but just perfect for the autumn weather. It’s important to use good quality pork sausages (I buy the Bury classics from Hubbards at Moreton Hall) and I use spelt flour for the Yorkshire pudding … Continue reading →

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Chilli beef with a cornbread crust

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I often make chilli once the weather chills down, usually I serve it with rice or flatbreads. This time, I made a cornbread crust and baked it on top of the chilli; it’s a bit like a cornbread cobbler. It … Continue reading →

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