Tag Archives: Tomato

Braised sausages with orzo and peppers

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I got this beautiful black Chasseur casserole dish for Christmas and it’s perfect for cooking dishes that need breadth not depth. I love braised sausages and my butcher makes lots of different varieties – the Cambridge, Old English, Bury Bangers, … Continue reading →

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Catchcumber salad

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Most Asian families have a favourite recipe for this salad a version of which is served with meals at any time of day. I make it as a side dish for pretty much all my curry or Asian BBQ menus. … Continue reading →

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Penne alla vodka

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

This is one of those deceptively simple pasta dishes that takes less than half an hour to get to the table but truly delivers on flavour. The vodka binds the tomato and cream in the sauce to make it rich … Continue reading →

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Spicy scrambled eggs on sourdough (Akoori)

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

These delicious spicy scrambled eggs are eaten all over India, although we first came across them at Dishoom in London. They make an excellent quick lunch for one or you could make a big batch for Sunday brunch with grilled … Continue reading →

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