Mike Brook

I'm just a home cook and baker who decided to share my cooking while in lock down on Instagram. It gave me something to do while I was off work and has now become quite a hobby which I enjoy. I'm new to this app but will try and update it with my recipes too. Be sure to pop by on Instagram and give me a follow @the_commis_chef for more tasty delights and bakes.

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Chicken & Mushroom Pathia

vegetable oil (I used frylight) • chopped onions • garlic, crushed • piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped • bay leaves • salt • turmeric powder • chicken breasts, cubed • green chillies, finely chopped. I used Scotch Bonnets • cumin • hot cayenne pepper • chopped plum tomatoes •
1hr 30mins

2 servings
Homemade Asparagus Soup

fine asparagus • baby spinach • finely chopped shallots • garlic cloves crushed • Frylight (or butter) • chicken or veg stock • Salt and pepper • Greek yoghurt for decoration or Creme Fraîche
1 hour

2 people
Cotswold Flour 8 Grain Loaf

Matthew's Cotswold 8 grain flour • dried yeast • salt • sugar (optional) • butter or olive oil. (I used olive oil) • tepid water
Cottage Pie

Aldi 5% fat minced steak • medium onions chopped • carrots cut into small cubes • celery • beef oxo cubes • water • large baking potatoes • low fat spread or butter • Milk • Salt and pepper to taste
1hr 30mins

4 servings
Greek Lamb Kleftiko

Lamb henrys • onion chopped into quarters • tomatoes chopped into quarters • shallots peeled • garlic • bay leaves • large bunch of fresh thyme • rosemary • water • large glass of red wine • Salt and pepper
4 hours

2 people

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Mike Brook

Chicken & Mushroom Pathia

Homemade Asparagus Soup

Cotswold Flour 8 Grain Loaf

Cottage Pie

Greek Lamb Kleftiko