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Christmas Recipes

We all need to have a solid base of Christmas Recipes that we can rely on. So this is my personal collection of favourite dishes that I make for my own Christmas Dinner table.

Favourites include: sides such as Honey Roast Carrots and Parsnips and Oven Roasted Cauliflower Cheese. Starters such as my Prawn Cocktail Salad or Lobster Crostini Bites. Or if it's a dessert you're looking for then my Passionfruit and Lime Cheesecake is a solid choice. Have a browse and let me know if any of your favourites are missing.

  • A close-up view of a pie with a golden-brown, cheese-topped crust, featuring irregular, slightly charred spots. It sits on a wooden table, giving a rustic impression.
    Oven Roasted Cauliflower Cheese
  • A close-up of glazed bacon-wrapped sausages piled on a black plate. The glossy coating highlights the crispy texture of the bacon, and the sausages have a rich, savory appearance. The wooden tabletop is visible in the background.
    Honey and Mustard Sausages (Pigs in Blankets)
  • A plate filled with golden-brown Yorkshire puddings, showing their airy and crispy texture, set on a wooden table.
    Yorkshire Pudding 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 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 glass baking dish filled with golden-brown stuffing, topped with browned, crispy sage leaves, resting on a wooden surface.
    Sausage Meat Stuffing with Paxo
  • Close-up of several cooked sausage meat stuffing balls containing visible pieces of herbs, onions, and possibly cheese, showing a textured and slightly browned surface.
    Sausage Meat Stuffing Balls (Super Easy Make Ahead Recipe)
  • A hand pours christmas gravy from a measuring jug over slices of roasted turkey, surrounded by roasted potatoes, carrots, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, and cranberry sauce on a plate.
    Christmas Gravy From Scratch (Make Ahead Recipe)
  • Close-up of roasted carrots and parsnips garnished with fresh thyme. The vegetables are golden brown with a caramelized texture, and scattered sea salt adds to the rustic appearance, highlighting the earthy and vibrant colors.
    Honey Roast Carrots and Parsnips (Prep Ahead Recipe)
  • A plate of vibrant spiced red cabbage slaw garnished with chopped herbs, set on a wooden table with pine branches and red berries in the background.
    Spiced Red Cabbage (30 Minute Recipe)
  • 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 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 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
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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 bowl of hearty scotch broth, garnished with chopped fresh herbs, sits on a light cloth with slices of bread in the background. The soup contains chunks of potato, carrot, and meat.
    Scotch Broth (Scottish Soup Recipe)
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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!

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Popular

  • A bowl of scottish clapshot topped with melted butter and finely chopped chives, placed on a wooden surface next to a colourful, textured cloth.
    Traditional Clapshot (Scottish Potato & Rutabaga Mash)
  • Two chocolate Easter egg halves filled with white chocolate, topped with a small chocolate bunny and colourful candy-coated eggs, sit on a white surface with more candy eggs scattered nearby.
    Easter Egg Cheesecake
  • A bowl of thick Scottish stovieswith visible chunks of meat and vegetables, served with two large, crispy wholegrain crackers on a wooden surface.
    Scottish Stovies (Traditional Recipe with Variations)
  • A tray of brownies topped with Biscoff biscuits and drizzled with Biscoff spread, with wrapped Biscoff biscuits on the side, on a wooden surface.
    Biscoff Brownies (Mega Fudgy!)

Seasonal

  • A plate of monkfish pasta: spaghetti topped with chunks of monkfish, diced tomatoes, capers, and chopped herbs, set on a wooden surface.
    Mediterranean-style Monkfish Pasta (30 Minute Meal)
  • A stack of mini egg brownies topped with mini chocolate eggs and chocolate chips, arranged on a white plate with extra mini eggs scattered around.
    Mini Egg Brownies (Thick and Fudgy)
  • Close-up of chocolate creme egg brownies topped with halved Cadbury Creme Eggs, some whole Creme Eggs nearby, and a box of Creme Eggs in the background. The brownies are cut into squares and look rich and fudgy.
    Creme Egg Brownies (Ultra Fudgy Easter Recipe)
  • A bowl of Italian penicillin soup (pastina) topped with grated cheese, served in a decorative white bowl with a silver spoon resting on the edge, on a wooden surface.
    Italian Penicillin Soup - Comfort in a Bowl

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