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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 close-up of a plate filled with creamy pasta topped with pieces of chicken or seafood, garnished with herbs. The sauce appears rich and orange-colored, coating the wavy pasta evenly.
    Creamy Tomato Prawn Pasta (30 Minute Meal)
  • 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 white plate filled with rigatoni pasta covered in a creamy tomato sauce, garnished with chopped herbs. The plate is on a wooden surface, with a dark textured fabric in the background.
    Italian Sausage Pasta with Prosecco

New Recipes

  • 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
  • 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 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!)
  • 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 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)

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Dinner

  • 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)
  • 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 bowl of chili con carne, rice, and tortilla chips topped with diced tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, and cilantro, placed on a wooden surface.
    Classic Chilli Con Carne
  • A black plate with minced meat stew containing diced carrots and onions, accompanied by mashed potatoes dusted with breadcrumbs, and a serving of green peas, set on a wooden table.
    Mince and Tatties (Scottish Recipe)
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30 Minute Meals

  • A black bowl filled with creamy rotini pasta topped with cooked salmon chunks and a single fresh basil leaf. The pasta is seasoned with pepper. The bowl is placed on a wooden surface.
    Lemon Cajun Salmon Pasta
  • A bowl of stir-fried noodles with beef, broccoli, and mushrooms is garnished with red chopsticks placed on the rim. The dish is served in a white bowl on a wooden table.
    One Pan Beef and Broccoli Noodles
  • A plate of creamy orzo pasta mixed with pieces of sausage and green vegetables, likely broccoli or zucchini, served on a white dish.
    One Pan Italian Sausage & Broccoli Orzo
  • A close-up of a hand holding a juicy burger with a sesame seed bun. It contains melted cheese, a beef patty, tomato slices, red onion, lettuce, and a dollop of ketchup. The burger is partially wrapped in foil.
    Airfryer Five Guys Cheeseburger Fakeaway
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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 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 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)
  • 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)
  • Close-up of crispy falafel balls garnished with chopped herbs on a white plate. One ball is cut open, showing a dense, textured filling. A bowl of creamy dipping sauce is beside the falafel, topped with fresh herbs.
    Haggis Bon Bons 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)
  • Two glasses of layered dessert with crushed candies and chocolate bunnies on top sit on a wooden board in a grassy area. A chocolate bunny is beside the glasses, and two colorful candy bags are nearby.
    No Bake Easter Cheesecake
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Recently Updated

  • A bowl of creamy orange curry with chunks of meat or tofu, garnished with herbs, served alongside white basmati rice. The bowl sits on a woven placemat atop a wooden table.
    Easy Chicken Curry
  • A seared ribeye steak with a browned crust cooks in a skillet, surrounded by melted butter, sliced garlic, and sprigs of rosemary.
    How To Cook Steak
  • A black bowl filled with pearl couscous topped with a hearty beef and carrot stew, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. The dish is set on a wooden surface.
    Beef Tagine (Moroccan Stew)
  • A freshly baked Margherita pizza on a wooden paddle. The pizza features a crispy, charred crust, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, vibrant red tomato sauce, and fresh basil leaves. The background is a textured gray surface.
    Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe Using Instant Yeast
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 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 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
  • 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)

Seasonal

  • 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 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
  • A black plate on grass holds a clay dish of salmon spread, garnished with dill. Its accompanied by toasted baguette slices, ribboned zucchini, and fresh greens.
    Smoked Trout Pâté

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