Veg Box Wednesday! Poor fridge has been very bare in the past week. It is very happy to now be full of chard, carrots, cauliflower, red pepper, courgettes, tomatoes, onions and potatoes.
And two little pigeons.
I have never cooked pigeon before but they were on offer so I thought I'd have a go. In preparation I searched for roast pigeon recipes, found various graphic prepared pigeon photos and freaked myself out a little.
Why? I am rather fond of pigeons. From the poor ratty London pigeons to the bird feeder obese country wood pigeons. At my parents house last Christmas I watched one land on the snow and just sink... Much amusement. But, as Dr W pointed out, I am also rather fond of chickens and ducks and I don't seem to have any problem eating them. Hm.
So the pigeons were respectfully roasted (for too long) with butter, black pepper and good smoked streaky bacon. Served with potatoes boulangère and carrots.
I did not cook the pigeons very well. Tasty but tough. I meant to use this recipe but completely forgot about it.
But the potatoes. Oh yes. Season layers of thinly slices potato, onion and garlic with black pepper. Pour over chicken or vegetable stock, dot with butter, cover with foil and bake for about 30 mins. Remove foil and bake for another 30 mins or until the stock has reduced and the top is crispy. Good with lots of things.
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