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Indian

  • 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 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 - 15 Minute Recipe (Pakora)
  • A black plate filled with bright red, grilled chicken chaat garnished with coriander, placed on a wooden table.
    Chicken Chaat (Takeaway Style)
  • 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 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 Recipe
  • A plate of crispy vegetable pakoras garnished with green herbs, arranged in a circle around a small jar of red chutney. The dish is placed on a wooden table with leafy greens in the background.
    Pakora Sauce (Red Chilli Sauce)
  • A close-up of a bowl filled with rice and a vibrant vegetable curry, topped with sliced green chilies and fresh herbs, served in a black and gold-rimmed bowl on a wooden surface.
    South Indian Garlic Chilli Chicken Curry
  • 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 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
  • A plate of bright red fried chicken pakora garnished with chopped herbs, arranged in a circle around a glass bowl of creamy dipping sauce on a wooden table.
    Chicken Pakora (with Pink Pakora Sauce)
  • 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
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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 haggis hoagie (haggis burrito) cut in half, showing fillings of black beans, potatoes, cheese, and shredded lettuce. A side of shredded cabbage and a small bowl of creamy sauce are on the plate. The background is a wooden table.
    Haggis Hoagie with Peppercorn Sauce
  • Three stacked caramel shortbread bars with a biscuit base, caramel layer, and chocolate topping decorated with a white chocolate swirl pattern. More bars are visible in the background.
    Caramel Shortbread Bars (Millionaire’s Shortbread)
  • Delicious empire biscuits with white icing and colourful jelly tots, perfect for baking and treats.
    Empire Biscuits (Scottish Iced Cookies with Jam)
  • A round casserole dish filled with rumbledethumps topped with golden mashed potatoes, parsley, and a portion scooped out, revealing a vegetable filling. The dish is placed on a wooden surface next to a patterned cloth.
    Scottish Rumbledethumps Recipe

Seasonal

  • 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 (Tattie and Neep 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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