Now there’s an autumnal edge to the weather, it’s only natural to long for some proper comfort food and this rich beef stew in a thick red wine and balsamic vinegar sauce is just the job. I used half shin and … Continue reading
If you’ve been to Turkey on holiday, it’s highly likely that you’ll have been served a Kisir salad just like this as part of a mezze. The combination of nutty bulgur wheat in spicy tomato and harissa marinade mixed with … Continue reading
This is a lovely dish to make at any time of the year and I like to serve it with roast meats such as lamb or pork. You can make it with all types of squash – butternut, pumpkin and … Continue reading
I’ve recently discovered the whole Sharpham Park range of organic spelt products. The flour makes fantastic bread and their whole grain pearled spelt is excellent for soups, ‘speltottos’ and my rich tomato salad. A cross between Emmer wheat and Goats … Continue reading
Anyone who knows me will realise that posting a proper recipe made at Pigeon Cottage HQ this week would have been a bit tricky. The cottage is very old and the ceiling in the kitchen was looking decidedly dodgy; the … Continue reading
