Tag: Stock
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How to cook perfect basmati rice: a step-by-step guide
I love to serve fluffy mounds of basmati rice with curries or as part of a cold buffet. So, what’s the secret to making that perfect, fluffy dry mound of rice every time? Even experienced cooks can find this a little daunting and end up with a claggy, sticky mess. Well, the mother of a…
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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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Pea and ham risotto
The secret to a great risotto (apart from the 20 minutes patience it takes to stir it) is the stock and using good quality rice such as Arborio or Carnaroli. If you don’t have any of those ingredients just make something else for supper! If you do, you’ll be rewarded with a delicious treat. Make…
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Pigeon Cottage Kitchen 