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About TimKitchen

Our story

TimKitchen started in 2016 as a shared folder of handwritten cards. Tim Rowan had just moved into a flat with a two-burner stove and an oven that ran forty degrees hot, and the recipes he found online kept assuming a kitchen he didn't have. So he began rewriting them: fewer pans, clearer timings, and a note whenever something was likely to go wrong. Friends asked for copies, the folder became a blog, and the blog became a small two-person test kitchen run with his sister Marta, who handles the baking side.

Our mission

To make everyday cooking less stressful. We believe a good recipe should tell you what the food should look, smell and sound like — not just how many minutes to set a timer for. If a step is fiddly we say so. If a shortcut works, we use it and explain the trade-off.

What we value

Honesty

Timings are measured on a domestic hob, not estimated. If a dish takes 50 minutes, we won't call it a 20-minute meal.

Accessibility

Ingredients you can buy in a normal supermarket, with substitutions listed for the awkward ones.

Respect for food

We plan recipes so leftovers have a second life, and we note storage and freezing for almost every dish.

Clarity

Short sentences, one action per step, and sensory cues so you can cook without re-reading.

Our cooking philosophy

Season early and taste often. Buy fewer ingredients and better ones. Learn three techniques — roasting, braising and a decent pan sauce — and most of a week's dinners take care of themselves. Salt, acid and a little fat fix more dishes than any special equipment ever will.

Editorial standards

Every recipe is cooked at least three times, by at least two people, before it is published. Weights are given in grams alongside cups. Nutrition figures are calculated per serving from standard ingredient databases and are estimates, not medical advice. When we update a recipe we add a dated note at the top rather than silently rewriting it. We do not accept payment for positive reviews; sponsored content, when it appears, is labelled at the top of the page. Reader corrections are welcome and credited.

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Questions about a recipe, a correction, or a press enquiry? Send a message and we usually reply within two working days. You can also email hello@timkitchen.example.

Reader comments

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Jenna M. · 3 days ago

Made the lentil soup with smoked paprika instead of sweet — brilliant. Froze half and it reheated perfectly.

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Adam R. · 1 week ago

The focaccia timing note about the cold overnight rise made all the difference. Best crumb I've managed at home.

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Sofia P. · 2 weeks ago

Thank you for giving gram weights. Cups were always guesswork for me.

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Last updated: 1 July 2026.

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Disclaimer

The content on TimKitchen is published for general information and enjoyment. Nutrition information is calculated automatically from standard databases and is an estimate only; actual values vary with brands, portion sizes and preparation. Nothing on this site is medical or dietary advice — if you have a health condition, allergy or intolerance, consult a qualified professional before changing your diet.

Please follow safe food-handling practice: cook poultry to 74 °C / 165 °F, refrigerate leftovers within two hours, and use your own judgement about freshness. Cooking times are guidelines; ovens and hobs vary. We may earn a small commission from links to equipment we use, at no extra cost to you — this never influences which recipes we publish.