Turkey Mince and Butternut Squash Bake

This recipe has been modified from Nigel Slater’s. It is a slightly healthier spin on the classic Shepherd’s Pie, but instead of lamb mince you use a leaner turkey mince. If you can get the thigh mince, then do. It is very slightly fattier, but has much more flavour. Butternut squash replaces the mash potato…

Moroccan Lamb Mince Tagine_sq

Guest Post: Moroccan Lamb Mince Tagine

Today’s guest post is from Sam Strong, husband of the lovely Charlotte, writer, reader, climber, and self-confessed nerd. ~ ~ ~ ~ There are few things that can’t be improved by putting an egg on them, and Moroccan lamb mince tagine is no exception. I’ve no idea what prompted this idea, but a quick search…

feta stuffed lamb meatballs

Guest Post: Feta Stuffed Lamb Meatballs

This guest post is from the beautiful Charlotte Strong – fantasy writer, librarian, climber and walker.  I can’t wait to make this myself as it sounds wonderful. This recipe is made even more awesome by the fact she used the word ‘crozzled’. Is that even a word? If not, it should be. ~ ~ ~…

Guest Post: Quorn Mince Bolognese

This guest post is from Tony Lane, he of Tony’s Thoughts, geek, book reviewer, and all-round nice guy. For a nice change, here is a vegetarian recipe. ~ ~ ~ ~ I’m going to start this by saying that I’m not a vegetarian/vegan/pescetarian and nor do I have any plans to be. My wife on…

Dean Edwards Mincepiration

Review: Mincepiration by Dean Edwards

Dean Edward’s career as a TV chef began when he appeared in BBC’s Masterchef Goes Large in 2006. Since then, he has had his own series ‘Take on Takeaway’, appeared on ‘This Morning’, and is a regular on ITV’s ‘Lorraine’. Despite his increasing popularity, this is his first cookbook. The theme of the recipes, as…