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Helping You Satisfy Those Daily Cravings

Need help with Christmas Dinner?

  • Baked sausage meat stuffing with paxo with a golden-brown, crispy top, dotted with browned sage leaves, sits on a wooden surface. The edges appear slightly caramelized.
    Sausage Meat Stuffing with Paxo
  • 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 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 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
  • A black bowl filled with golden-brown roasted potatoes garnished with fresh rosemary sprigs. The bowl is set against a backdrop of frosty green grass.
    Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes in Air Fryer
  • Open-faced sandwiches on toasted bread topped with a creamy mixture of diced vegetables and herbs, garnished with fresh dill, are displayed on a wooden board. The surface beneath is a warm-toned wood.
    Lobster Canapé with Apple and Crème Fraiche
  • A salad with a base of shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes. Topped with a creamy pink dressing, generously sprinkled with paprika. Served on a dark plate.
    Prawn Cocktail Salad (Marie Rose Sauce Recipe)

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Keen for a cosy bowl of soup?

  • A bowl of butternut squash and ginger soup, garnished with croutons, crispy bacon bits, cheese shreds, and swirls of cream. The bowl sits on a beige cloth, with red flowers and a white knitted item in the background.
    Butternut Squash and Ginger Soup
  • A bowl of Scottish chicken and rice soup with shredded chicken, carrots, celery, herbs, and rice in a broth, served on a wooden table in natural sunlight.
    Scottish Chicken and Rice Soup
  • A bowl of creamy broccoli and blue cheese soup topped with golden croutons, chunks of blue cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil, served on a dark plate over a wooden table.
    Broccoli and Blue Cheese Soup
  • A bowl of creamy green pea soup garnished with shredded meat, green peas, fresh mint leaves, and a sprinkle of black pepper, served on a wooden table.
    Pea and Ham Hough Soup
  • 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 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!)
  • A bowl of creamy mushroom soup garnished with chopped herbs and a drizzle of olive oil sits on a decorative plate. In the background, there are small containers with utensils and a leafy green plant.
    Mushroom Soup without Cream

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Viral Recipes That My Followers LOVE!

  • 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)
  • 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 white rice topped with black sesame seeds and a vibrant orange curry garnished with sliced green chilies and herbs, placed on a wooden surface with whole green chilies nearby.
    Garlic Chilli Chicken Curry (South Indian)
  • 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 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
  • 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 - My Recent Uploads

  • A white bowl filled with chicken noodle soup, featuring chunks of chicken, carrots, celery, noodles, and garnished with chopped parsley. The background shows condiment containers slightly out of focus.
    Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
  • A close-up of a homemade cottage pie in a white dish, showing a golden, cheesy mashed potato topping with a section cut out, revealing ground meat, peas, carrots, and gravy inside.
    Easy Cottage Pie with Cheese
  • A black cast iron skillet filled with confit tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and sprigs of rosemary in olive oil, sitting on a wooden surface with green foliage in the background.
    Tomato Confit
  • A black plate of creamy whipped feta garnished with hot honey chopped herbs, and red pepper flakes, served with two toasted bread slices. Green leafy decor is in the background.
    Whipped Feta with Honey
  • A bowl of creamy chicken makhani curry with chunks of meat, served with white rice, salsa, fresh herbs, and two corn tortillas on the side.
    Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken Recipe)
  • A black bowl filled with creamy rice pudding, topped with a generous portion of bright orange peach slices, sits on a wooden surface.
    Coconut Rice Pudding with Mango
  • A rectangular blue baking dish with a golden-brown pastry-topped slow cooker steak pie. A portion has been removed, revealing a rich, dark filling with chunks of meat and carrots on a wooden surface.
    Slow Cooker Steak Pie
  • A black plate filled with Eton mess - meringue pieces, sliced fresh strawberries, and strawberry sauce, all arranged on a wooden table.
    Eton Mess (5 Minute Recipe)

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Dinner

  • A hand holds a chicken gyros wrap filled with grilled meat, French fries, sliced red onions, tomatoes, tzatziki sauce, and sprinkled spices, with a blurred green background.
    Airfryer Chicken Gyros
  • 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 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 creamy pasta topped with a generous layer of finely crumbled black pudding and garnished with chopped parsley, set on a gold charger.
    Haggis Pasta
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30 Minute Meals

  • 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
  • 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)
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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

  • Several pieces of primary school cake with white icing and colorful sprinkles are arranged on a wooden platter in bright natural light.
    Primary School Cake
  • A stack of fluffy pancakes topped with crispy bacon, drizzled with maple syrup, sits on a black plate.
    Self Raising Flour Pancakes
  • 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 - 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
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Desserts, Cakes and Bakes

  • A strawberry cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries and dollops of whipped cream sits on a wooden board dusted with powdered sugar.
    Eton Mess Cheesecake
  • 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
  • A plate filled with golden-brown Yorkshire puddings, showing their airy and crispy texture, set on a wooden table.
    Yorkshire Pudding Recipe
  • 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 creamy butternut squash coconut and chilli soup topped with golden croutons and crispy bacon bits, served in a white bowl on a dark green cloth.
    Butternut Squash and Coconut Soup with Chilli
  • 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 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 metal basket filled with thick, golden-brown, crispy halloumi fries, placed on a white surface with a soft background.
    Deep-Fried Halloumi Fries
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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

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  • 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 black plate filled with bright red, grilled chicken chaat garnished with coriander, placed on a wooden table.
    Chicken Chaat (Takeaway Style)
  • 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
  • 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

Seasonal

  • 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 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)

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