Author Archives: Chez Rowe

Fidget makes delicious Korean mandu dumplings

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steamer

New Year, new challenge! The Rowes decided to start 2014 in style – and what better than a dish they all enjoy but have never tried making? Continue reading →

Risotto with sausage and pumpkin

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any more pumpkins left

Careful readers will have noticed that the pumpkin gets a lot of airtime at Fidget and the Rowes. Why? Well, the Rowes’ extended family have been blessed with a bumper crop of the crusty old orange vegetable this year. So, if you don’t like pumpkins, look away now, but if you do… Continue reading →

Rack of lamb with Harissa (or ‘give turkey a break’)

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festive

Don’t ask, but Salmon found himself in charge over Christmas this year. Unprecedented and – judging by Trota’s reaction – it may never happen again. Anyway, trying to be festive and also wanting to avoid the usual turkey, Salmon thought he’d really push the boat out…but probably wished he’d gone fishing instead… Continue reading →

Easy ravioli with peperonata sauce

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Fidget gondolier

Fidget really thought he was living the dolce vita – but after Trota’s rude awakening, Fifi was gone and it seemed all his dreams were over. How little he knew…Trota had just concocted this Italian delight, and Fidget was more than happy to have been disturbed… Continue reading →

Chicken in oyster sauce with oyster mushroom and stir-fry vegetables

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oyster sauce

A simple misunderstanding almost landed Fidget and Salmon in hot water, but Trota certainly put them straight and things soon picked up – in fact Fidget went on to rustle up a very decent meal. Continue reading →