Tag Archives: pigeon

Pichón Relleno

This is a stuffed pigeon recipe from Castilla y León in Spain. Pigeon, like rabbit is a common farmed animal in Europe – it’s not unusual to see them kept for meat in dovecotes (palomares) en el campo (rural areas), … Continue reading

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Paloma Andaluza al Horno

Wood pigeon is vastly underrated in the UK. In town, the birds eat only the the best food – they particularly likes elder leaves and doze in the tree’s branches after stuffing themselves stupid, unlike their impoverished feral cousins who … Continue reading

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Paloma en Escabeche

Escabeche is a method of food preservation, using vinegar (and sometimes citrus juice), invented by the Persians  many centuries ago. Both the Greeks and Romans used vinegar as a preservative, so escabeche might have reached Spain before the the Moorish … Continue reading

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Pigeon au Vin

March 4th, 2013 All pigeons and doves are related and all are edible. In theory pigeons eat fruit, seeds, insects and worms, though I’ve seen city pigeons eating leftover KFC and all manner of unpleasant things. However, even in London, … Continue reading

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Partridge

December 25th, 2010 Partridge make a perfect alternative to turkey on Christmas day – they are particularly seasonal due to their inclusion in the song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” I suggest cooking them in the same was as my … Continue reading

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Pigeon

August 19th, 2010 Pot roasted pigeon recipe: Allow one pigeon per person, a large cast iron casserole will fit about 4 – 6 birds, depending upon the size. Pigeon are classified as vermin in Britain, so you should be able … Continue reading

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