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Dips

Give me half the chance and I would eat a Dips platter for dinner every night! Served with some tortilla chips or warm naan bread - I'm in heaven!

My favourites include Nando's Red Pepper Dip and my Fakeaway Indian Takeaway-inspired Spiced Onions.

If Mexican food is your jam and you like a crunchy tortilla chips, then make sure to check out my Chunky Guacamole and Homemade Pico De Gallo.

My Smoked Trout Pate highlights the best of Scotland using Tobermory Smoked Trout - delightful served with homemade Pickled Courgette.

I'm also a huge fan of Middle Eastern Dips so expect to find my Homemade Hummus and Babaganoush recipes here soon.

  • 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 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
  • 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 bowl of chutney with diced onions and reddish sauce, beside two round, crispy papadums on a wooden board. A smaller jar filled with the same chutney is next to the bowl. A purple spoon is in the bowl.
    Spiced Onions (Indian Takeaway Style)
  • 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 glass bowl filled with creamy tzatziki, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with chopped fresh herbs, sits on a wooden surface.
    Greek Tzatziki (Grandmother's Recipe)
  • A black bowl filled with triangular corn tortilla chips surrounds a mound of chunky guacamole. The guacamole is chunky, with visible bits of red onion, cilantro, and tomato, set against a wooden table. The image is brightly lit by natural light.
    Homemade Chunky Guacamole (without garlic)
  • A round metal dish filled with golden-brown fritters arranged around a small bowl of pink sauce. Garnished with chopped red onions. The dish is on a textured surface, with a few leaves scattered nearby.
    Pink Pakora Sauce (Glasgow Pakora Sauce)
  • A white bowl filled with red pepper dip sits on a plate. Surrounding the bowl are slices of pita bread, arranged neatly on a wooden table.
    Nandos Red Pepper Dip Recipe
  • Close-up of a colorful fresh salsa mix, featuring chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and green peppers, with visible seeds and a glossy texture. The vibrant ingredients are finely diced and blended, creating a fresh and appetizing appearance.
    Fresh Tomato Salsa (Pico De Gallo)
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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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