Next up was The RAF 100 Cookbook by Flight Lieutenant Crispin Chapple and Squadron Leader Jon Mullen. This book was released to celebrate 100 years of the RAF and is arranged sort of chronologically by country where the RAF have been involved in global conflicts. Whilst this might be a little unusual approach to take with cookbook organisation (doesn’t necessarily make it easy to find a recipe) it does give you the opportunity to try recipes from countries that are pretty diverse. First up was a Palestinian dish called Mansaf which is Braised Lamb in Yoghurt. This was delicious with a a touch of acid from the yoghurt that was wonderful with the sweetness of the lamb. We used shoulder and boned it but left the bones in with the lamb pieces when we cooked it. It was really flavoursome. We followed that with the quite wonderful Dutch Apple Crumble Tart. This tart was amazing and ranks up with Mrs B’s incredible tarte Tatin. Its definitely one to do again, perhaps with a creme anglaise. We then attempted Geurnésiais Gâche (Guernsey Fruit Loaf). This was a light fruit loaf. It was great toasted and buttered for breakfast. Our last recipe of the week came from Nigeria – Jollof Rice with Chicken. A great dinner. We used the full strength of chili for us and none with the little ones. Everyone liked it. It needs more seasoning when the chicken goes in the oven, It was delicious and delightfully spiced. All in all a great cookbook that could well have resided on the shelves unloved were it not for this weekly cooking exercise which woul dhave been a real shame.