Reminiscing about his bohemian college days, Fidget decided to revive a dish he hadn’t cooked for more than a while… Continue reading
Category Archives: recipes – savoury
Aubergine parmigiana à la Fidget – et voilà!
After blowing the whistle on this latest outbreak of tomfoolery, Trota has re-established order in the cartoon kitchen and retrieved today’s key ingredient… Continue reading
Crab meat linguine
If any dish divides the Rowe household, this is it. In Salmon’s world, seafood comes with a tail so he’s deeply suspicious of crab meat. Which is a shame. And whenever Trota floats the idea of a quick supper, rustled up in minutes and he sees her reaching for the pack of linguine, Salmon knows he has to move fast. His usual go-to is that can of baked beans, but Trota reckons she can make this tasty dish in just ten minutes. So who will be left in the dust? Salmon or Trota? Continue reading
Gnocchi al dolcelatte
Fidget invites you to consider: could such a tasty dish be easier and quicker? Continue reading
Fidget makes delicious Korean mandu dumplings
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
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’)
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
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
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
Fidget makes sushi and miso soup
Fidget has gone all Eastern this week. Big fans of sushi – and Japanese food in general – Trota and Fidget have had a go at making a simple and tasty meal at home; husband Salmon wasn’t planning to be gone fishing, so he may reach for that can of baked beans after all… Continue reading
Chez Rowe 