Mongolian Lamb Tacos
Eager to try some recipes from Tim Hayward’s excellent new book “The DIY Cook” I invited some friends round at the weekend to watch the rugby. One of the recipes … Continue reading
Asian Steak Tartare
I was intending to make beef carpaccio this weekend for a bit of an Italian themed dinner but unfortunatley wasn’t paying attention when buying the fillet steak from the butcher … Continue reading
Lahmacun لحم بعجين ( Turkish Pizza)
We have some great Turkish restaurants in the UK, and a while ago a friend of mine with Cypriot heritage suggested I try Lahmacun, a thin bread base with a … Continue reading
Courgette Fries
I don’t often deep fry things but sometimes………. well sometimes its good for the soul to deep fry! Over the weekend I was spending some time with some old school … Continue reading
Crudites with Anchoiade
I was watching Rick Stein’s journey through France again the other day and amongst all the great regional cooking spotted a really simple Provencal dish that would be perfect with … Continue reading
Bao Buns with Spicy Pork
I’m a big fan of Chinese steamed Dim Sum and Buns but have never plucked up the courage to have a go myself, it all looked a bit too complicated! … Continue reading
Alternative Pizza Night
It had been ages since I’d made my own pizzas at home and since I’m effectively carb free during the week now I thought I’d treat myself on a Saturday … Continue reading
Courgette Feta and Mint Quail Scotch Eggs
I was planning on having a long drawn out Easter lunch with friends so thought I’d do some little snacks to sustain them over drinks before the main event. I’d … Continue reading
Leftovers Frittata
Rummaging around my fridge on Sunday evening I found I had a surplus of eggs that needed using along with some courgette, mushrooms and feta that were approaching the end … Continue reading
Fried Mozzarella Slices with Marinara Sauce
I’d invited some friends over to watch England play Ireland in the six nations ( let’s not dwell on the result!) and was cooking a Rib of Beef Roast, but … Continue reading
Rowanwood Kitchen 