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Helping You Satisfy Those Daily Cravings

Top Recipes

  • A plate of creamy chicken curry topped with fresh herbs, served alongside a portion of rice. The curry has a rich, orange hue with visible pieces of chicken and peppers. The dish is presented on a gray plate.
    Chicken Chasni
  • Plate of sausages in brown onion gravy with sliced carrots, served alongside boiled potatoes and peas.
    Scottish Stewed Sausages Recipe (with Bisto)
  • A plate with white rice, a serving of red curry garnished with herbs, and a piece of naan bread on a wooden board.
    South Indian Garlic Chilli Chicken Curry
  • Golden-brown scones with raisins, fresh out of the oven, are placed on a parchment-lined baking tray. They have a flaky, buttery texture with a shiny, slightly crispy top.
    Perfect Fruit Scones (Easy Recipe)
  • A black bowl filled with a thick, creamy lentil soup is placed on a wooden table. The soup is garnished with chopped parsley and contains visible pieces of meat and vegetables.
    Scottish Lentil Soup with Ham Hough
  • A plate filled with golden-brown Yorkshire puddings, showing their airy and crispy texture, set on a wooden table.
    Yorkshire Pudding Recipe
  • A plate of mashed potatoes, green peas, and a stew with meat and vegetables, topped with three golden-brown dumplings.
    Mince and Dumplings (Traditional Scottish Recipe)
  • A plate featuring a juicy steak covered in creamy peppercorn sauce, accompanied by roasted cherry tomatoes, green beans, and crispy potato chips. The steak is cooked medium-rare, revealing a pink center.
    Easy Peppercorn Sauce For Steak

New Recipes

  • A close-up of a chicken wrap cut in half, showing grilled chicken, lettuce, and sauce inside a tortilla, served with golden fries on a black plate. A bowl of sauce and a bottle are in the background.
    Nandos Chicken Wrap with Halloumi
  • A metal basket filled with thick, golden-brown, crispy fries or breadsticks, placed on a white surface with a soft background.
    Deep-Fried Halloumi Fries
  • A bowl of creamy Brussel Sprout soup topped with a garnish of chopped bacon and shredded brussel sprouts, drizzled with olive oil, and served on a rustic wooden table.
    Brussel Sprout Soup with Candied Bacon
  • A plate with several golden-brown vegetable bhajis, featuring visible peas and shredded vegetables, sits on a piece of white paper towel to absorb excess oil.
    Vegetable Bhajis (Pakora) - 15 Minute Recipe
  • A close-up of a bowl of creamy yellow soup, garnished with crispy vegetable strips and fresh cilantro, served in a black speckled bowl on a wooden table.
    Lazy Carrot and Coriander Soup
  • A bowl of creamy tomato soup garnished with a swirl of cream, crunchy croutons in the center, and chopped chives, served on a wooden table.
    Three Ingredient Tomato Soup (Tastiest Ever)
  • A close-up of a baked casserole dish with golden-brown pastry crust, filled with creamy stew containing chunks of chicken, ham and sliced carrots. A serving spoon is placed in the dish, revealing the filling.
    Chicken and Ham Pie (Tastiest Recipe!)
  • A black plate filled with bright red, grilled chicken chaat garnished with coriander, placed on a wooden table.
    Chicken Chaat (Takeaway Style)

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Dinner

  • A black plate filled with creamy pasta topped with a generous layer of finely crumbled black pudding and garnished with chopped parsley, set on a gold charger.
    Haggis Pasta
  • A black plate with white rice garnished with chopped herbs on one side and a vibrant red curry or stew, also topped with herbs, on the other side, set on a wooden table.
    Chicken Tikka Chasni
  • A bowl of creamy tagliatelle pasta with prawns and chorizo, garnished with chopped parsley, sits on a wooden table with green leafy decorations in the background.
    Prawn and Chorizo Pasta
  • Grilled kebab skewers served on flatbread with sliced tomatoes, purple cabbage, pickles, seasoned fries, and fresh herbs, all garnished with chopped parsley.
    Lamb Shish Kebab
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30 Minute Meals

  • A black plate with pieces of bright red, charred grilled tandoori chicken garnished with chopped green herbs, set on a wooden table next to green leafy stems.
    Chicken Tikka Marinade
  • Close-up of a creamy pasta dish featuring rotini noodles mixed with a rich, savory sauce, ground meat, and garnished with chopped parsley and grated cheese. The dish appears flavorful and well-seasoned.
    Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta (30 Minute Meal)
  • A cast iron skillet filled with cooked shrimp garnished with chopped herbs and paprika. A slice of lemon and two pieces of crusty bread rest on the side. The skillet is on a wooden table.
    Gambas Pil Pil (Prawn Tapas Dish)
  • A black skillet filled with penne pasta in a tomato-based sauce mixed with shrimp and sprinkled with grated cheese. A grater and a block of cheese are placed beside the skillet on a wooden table.
    Tomato Prawn Pasta (Prawn Arrabbiata)
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About Me

I’m Lauren – a 34-year-old Mum of 2 who lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

I'm a stereotypical Scot who loves haggis, swears too much (think Gordon Ramsey crossed with Nigella Lawson) and thinks Scottish tap water is the best in the world!

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Scottish Recipes

  • A stack of golden pancakes sits on a black plate, which is placed on a larger gold plate. A bottle of syrup with a red cap is in the background. The setting includes rustic wood and greenery decor.
    Scotch Pancakes Recipe (with Self Raising Flour)
  • A plate of beef pot roast with carrots and onions in gravy, served with mashed potatoes and steamed broccolini, on a patterned mat. Background shows a small plant and condiments.
    Beef Olives Recipe - Simple Scottish Classic
  • A plate with mashed sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, and haggis topped with a creamy sauce being poured. The dish is presented on a black plate set on a woven placemat.
    Whisky Sauce (For Haggis) - 10 Minute Recipe
  • A black plate on grass holds a portion of pie with a golden crust, sausages, carrots in gravy, a scoop of herbed mashed potatoes, and green peas. In the background, a large dish of pie is visible.
    Steak and Sausage Pie (Scottish Recipe)
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Desserts, Cakes and Bakes

  • A wooden board holds a loaf of fruitcake with visible raisins, two slices cut, one buttered. A gray mug filled with tea sits beside them. The scene is set on a wooden surface.
    Fruit Loaf (My Scottish Gran's Recipe)
  • A slice of creamy cheesecake topped with a halved passion fruit sits on a black plate. In the background, the rest of the cheesecake is visible on a wooden board. The cheesecake has a crumbly base and a yellowish topping.
    Passionfruit Cheesecake with Lime
  • Two chocolate-topped crispy rice treats are stacked on a wooden surface, with more treats in the background and some green leaves out of focus.
    Mars Bar Cake (Chocolate Tray Bake)
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Recently Updated

  • A close-up of a creamy, hearty soup served in a black bowl. The soup contains chunks of potatoes and chicken, garnished with finely chopped green herbs, possibly chives. The texture appears thick and comforting.
    Cullen Skink (Scottish Fish Soup)
  • A plate of lasagna with a rich, browned cheese topping sits next to a fresh salad containing mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and sliced radishes. The lasagna appears saucy and layered, and the salad is vibrant and colorful.
    Lasagne
  • A plate of bright red fried chicken pakora garnished with chopped herbs, arranged in a circle around a glass bowl of creamy dipping sauce on a wooden table.
    Chicken Pakora (with Pink Pakora Sauce)
  • A hand with red painted nails holds a jar with a red checkered lid, filled with sliced zucchini in liquid. The background is a textured stone wall.
    Pickled Courgette (3 Ingredient Pickling Liquid)
A person with vintage-style makeup and a bold red lipstick smiles while looking to the side. They have dark hair styled with a red bandana in front of a white floral background. They wear a black top and a silver necklace.

Welcome!

I’m Lauren – a 34-year-old Mum of 2 who lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

I'm a stereotypical Scot who loves haggis, swears too much (think Gordon Ramsey crossed with Nigella Lawson) and thinks Scottish tap water is the best in the world!

More about me

Popular

  • A close-up of a spoon holding chimichurri sauce above a glass bowl, showing a mixture of chopped herbs, red peppers, and oil on a wooden surface.
    Chimichurri Sauce
  • Close-up of freshly baked, sliced rustic bread on a wooden board. The bread has a golden, crusty exterior and a soft, airy interior. A gray butter dish with a lid is in the background, with some greenery nearby.
    Bread Boule - Easiest No Knead Loaf Recipe!
  • Close-up of bruschetta topped with diced tomatoes, herbs, and a leaf garnish, served on a sourdough with mozzarella on a black plate. A bowl with more topping is in the background, and greenery is partially visible.
    Easy Bruschetta with Mozzarella
  • A mug of French onion soup is topped with melted cheese, overflowing down the sides. Two slices of bread are beside the mug on a dark plate. The background includes a blurred plant and kitchen items.
    Easy French Onion Soup (Foolproof Recipe!)

Seasonal

  • A black plate with creamy beef and mushroom stroganoff garnished with chopped herbs, served alongside rice. The dish is on a wooden table with a gold placemat, salt and pepper shakers, and lush greenery in the background.
    Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff (Slow Cooker)
  • Plate of crispy vegetable fritters garnished with fresh herbs, arranged around a small glass bowl of red dipping sauce. Set on a blue and white patterned plate with green leafy garnish in the background.
    Pakora Sauce (Red Chilli Sauce)
  • A plate on grass with sliced steak covered in creamy sauce, golden fries, charred tomatoes, black pudding, and broccoli.
    Blue Cheese Sauce for Steak (10 Minute Recipe)
  • A close-up of a baked dish featuring golden-brown sliced potatoes in a creamy sauce. The top layer is slightly crispy and browned, with a rich and hearty appearance. The dish is in an oval baking dish on a wooden surface.
    Dauphinoise Potatoes with Cheese

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