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Spiced pulled shoulder of lamb

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Much as I love a leg of lamb cooked on the BBQ and carved into just-pink slices, my favourite is a slow-roasted and spiced shoulder of lamb. Cooked low and slow for a good five hours in the oven, it … Continue reading →

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How to cook perfect basmati rice: a step-by-step guide

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

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 … Continue reading →

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Keralan pork curry with fresh pineapple chutney

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I love curries made with chicken, beef or lamb but this pork curry is one of my absolute favourites. You need good quality shoulder pork from a proper butcher that’s been chopped into nice hearty chunks. It should be marbled … Continue reading →

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Fragrant yellow rice with cashew nuts

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Fragrant basmati rice served with any kind of curry or roast meats is a real Pigeon Cottage favourite. I was taught the secret of how to make it perfectly every time by the mum of one of my old uni … Continue reading →

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