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Scottish

  • 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 Scottish Clapshot (Potato and Rutabaga Mash)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 hand pours christmas gravy from a measuring jug over slices of roasted turkey, surrounded by roasted potatoes, carrots, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, and cranberry sauce on a plate.
    Christmas Gravy From Scratch (Make Ahead Recipe)
  • A white bowl filled with chicken noodle soup, featuring chunks of chicken, carrots, celery, noodles, and garnished with chopped parsley. The background shows condiment containers slightly out of focus.
    Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
  • 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
  • A black plate holds creamy penne pasta topped with finely crumbled ground meat and chopped herbs, set on a gold charger with greenery and jars in the background.
    Haggis Pasta (Peppercorn Sauce with Haggis Crumb)
  • 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 stack of fluffy pancakes topped with crispy bacon, drizzled with maple syrup, sits on a black plate.
    Self Raising Flour Pancakes
  • 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 Recipe - Scottish Classic
  • 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.
    Whisky Sauce (for Haggis) - 10 Minute Recipe
  • 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.
    Dumplings For Stew Recipe
  • A black plate with mince and tatties containing diced carrots and onions, accompanied by mashed potatoes dusted with breadcrumbs, and a serving of green peas, set on a wooden table.
    Mince and Tatties (Scottish 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)
  • A plate of browned, round falafel balls garnished with chopped herbs, with one cut open revealing a textured interior. A small bowl of creamy dipping sauce with parsley is placed on the side. All on a wooden surface.
    Haggis Bon Bons
  • A black bowl filled with a hearty soup on a wooden table. The soup has a creamy texture with visible pieces of meat and is garnished with chopped parsley and a parsley leaf in the center.
    Traditional Scottish Lentil Soup with Ham Hough
  • Plate of sausages in brown onion gravy with sliced carrots, served alongside boiled potatoes and peas.
    Scottish Stewed Sausages Recipe
  • Close-up of a pile of golden-brown, flaky pastry rolls filled with a dark filling, sprinkled with black and white sesame seeds, resting on a white plate. The surface beneath appears to be wooden.
    Black Pudding Sausage Rolls
  • Golden-brown, pan-fried potato scones cut into triangles are arranged on a wooden board, with green leaves in the background.
    Scottish Potato Scones
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 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)
  • 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)
  • 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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