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Italian

  • 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 (Pastina)
  • Close-up of bruschetta topped with diced tomatoes, herbs, and a leaf garnish, served on a sourdough with mozzarella on a black plate. A bowl with more topping is in the background, and greenery is partially visible.
    Easy Bruschetta with Mozzarella
  • A black skillet filled with penne pasta in a tomato-based sauce mixed with shrimp and sprinkled with grated cheese. A grater and a block of cheese are placed beside the skillet on a wooden table.
    Tomato Prawn Pasta (Prawn Arrabbiata)
  • A close-up of a plate filled with creamy pasta topped with pieces of chicken or seafood, garnished with herbs. The sauce appears rich and orange-colored, coating the wavy pasta evenly.
    Creamy Tomato Prawn Pasta
  • A black bowl filled with bright red roasted red pepper and tomato soup is garnished with fresh parsley and black pepper. A metal spoon rests on the side of the bowl. The bowl is placed on a wooden surface.
    Hidden Veggie Marinara Sauce Recipe
  • A white plate filled with rigatoni pasta covered in a creamy tomato sauce, garnished with chopped herbs. The plate is on a wooden surface, with a dark textured fabric in the background.
    Italian Sausage Pasta with Prosecco
  • A creamy pasta dish with spaghetti and shrimp in a light-colored sauce, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and black pepper, served in a large, round red-handled pan on a wooden table.
    One Pan Prawn Alfredo
  • A plate of spaghetti topped with a rich meat sauce, garnished with grated cheese. A fork twirls some pasta. The dish is served on a white plate set on a wooden table.
    Ultimate Spaghetti Bolognese
  • A black bowl filled with creamy orzo pasta, mixed with pieces of sausage and herbs, sits on a wooden table. The dish appears rich and hearty, with visible flecks of green from the herbs.
    One Pan Italian Sausage & Broccoli Orzo
  • A freshly baked Margherita pizza on a wooden paddle. The pizza features a crispy, charred crust, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, vibrant red tomato sauce, and fresh basil leaves. The background is a textured gray surface.
    Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe Using Instant Yeast
  • A plate of lasagne with a rich, browned cheese topping sits next to a fresh salad containing mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and sliced radishes. The lasagna appears saucy and layered, and the salad is vibrant and colorful.
    Lasagne
A person with vintage-style makeup and a bold red lipstick smiles while looking to the side. They have dark hair styled with a red bandana in front of a white floral background. They wear a black top and a silver necklace.

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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  • 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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  • 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
  • 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 pile of golden, crispy homemade chips on parchment paper, with a glass bowl of ketchup placed to the side for dipping.
    Crispy Homemade Deep-Fried Chips Recipe
  • A bowl of cream of celery soup topped with golden-brown croutons, drizzled with oil, sits on a wooden surface with a potted plant and part of a pot visible in the background.
    Cream of Celery Soup (30 minute recipe)

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