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Scottish Recipes

I love Scotland. I love our people, our countryside and most importantly our food. And the Scottish cuisine can sometimes be overlooked on the world stage. But I'm here to show you why it's worth taking notice!

My collection of Scottish recipes will warm your bones from the inside out!

Hearty, warming classics like my Mince and Tatties, Dumplings Recipe or Beef Olives are meals I enjoyed myself as a child.

You'll see plenty of haggis on my page - whether in the form of Haggis Bon Bons or accompanying the likes of Whisky Sauce.

Browse the collections and let me show you how tasty Scottish Recipes really are!

  • Squares of jam and coconut sponge topped with a layer of red jam and sprinkled with desiccated coconut, arranged on a wooden board, with a small dish of coconut nearby.
    Classic Jam and Coconut Sponge Recipe
  • Golden-brown, pan-fried potato scones cut into triangles are arranged on a wooden board, with green leaves in the background.
    Scottish Potato Scones (Tattie Scones)
  • A plate of food with mince and tatties - beef mince and diced carrots, mashed potatoes, and green peas, served on a round ceramic dish over a wooden surface.
    Mince and Tatties (Scottish Recipe)
  • 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)
  • 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 close-up of Scottish steak pie with flaky crust, served with mashed potatoes, glazed onions, and broccolini on a black plate. The pie is cut open, revealing a rich filling with carrots and gravy inside.
    Steak and Sausage Pie (Scottish Recipe)
  • A rectangular blue baking dish with a golden-brown pastry-topped Scottish steak pie. A portion has been removed, revealing a rich, dark filling with chunks of meat and carrots on a wooden surface.
    Scottish Steak Pie (Slow Cooker and Hob Method)
  • 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 bowl of Scottish tattie soup with chunks of potatoes and carrots, served with a metal spoon on a wooden table. Slices of bread are visible in the background.
    Scottish Tattie Soup
  • A plate with Chicken Balmoral: bacon-wrapped chicken stuffed with haggis, sliced to show the filling, served on creamy mashed potatoes with gravy, and a side of steamed broccolini.
    Chicken Balmoral with Whisky Sauce
  • 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.
    Super Easy Whisky Sauce Recipe (For Haggis)
  • 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
  • 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 plate of beef olives 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 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 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 stack of fluffy pancakes topped with crispy bacon, drizzled with maple syrup, sits on a black plate.
    Self Raising Flour Pancakes
  • A black skillet on a wooden table contains a savory dish of minced meat mixed with carrots and herbs. Five golden-brown dumplings sit on top, partially embedded in the meat mixture.
    Doughballs (Dumplings) for Stew Recipe
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Plate of sausages in brown onion gravy with sliced carrots, served alongside boiled potatoes and peas.
    Scottish Stewed Sausages Recipe (with Bisto)
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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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  • Squares of jam and coconut sponge topped with a layer of red jam and sprinkled with desiccated coconut, arranged on a wooden board, with a small dish of coconut nearby.
    Classic Jam and Coconut Sponge Recipe
  • 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)

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  • 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!)
  • 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)

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