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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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  • 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!)

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  • 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)
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    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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