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Welcome to my recipe collection, where you’ll find a delicious mix of cosy comfort food, creative spins on classics, and dishes inspired by my travels. From hearty main courses and indulgent desserts to quick snacks and crowd-pleasing party bites, there’s something here for every craving!

by Meal Category

  • 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.
    30 Minute Meals
  • Beef Recipes
  • Close-up of freshly baked, sliced rustic bread on a wooden board. The bread has a golden, crusty exterior and a soft, airy interior. A gray butter dish with a lid is in the background, with some greenery nearby.
    Bread and Doughs
  • Close-up of enchiladas covered in red sauce, topped with a generous stripe of crumbled white cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
    Chicken Recipes
  • A black bowl filled with triangular corn tortilla chips surrounds a mound of chunky guacamole. The guacamole is chunky, with visible bits of red onion, cilantro, and tomato, set against a wooden table. The image is brightly lit by natural light.
    Dips
  • A black bowl filled with white rice topped with black sesame seeds and a vibrant orange curry garnished with sliced green chilies and herbs, placed on a wooden surface with whole green chilies nearby.
    Fakeaways
  • 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.
    Pasta Dishes
  • Sauces
  • Scottish Recipes
  • Seafood
  • Slow Cooker
  • Soup Recipes

by Course

  • 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.
    Appetisers and Snacks
  • Desserts, Cakes and Bakes
  • Dinner
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  • Side Dishes

by Holiday

  • Christmas Recipes

Most Recent Recipes

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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 bowl of hearty Welsh Cawl Soup with chunks of potato, carrots, and lamb, garnished with chopped fresh parsley, set on a wooden surface.
    Welsh Cawl (Lamb and Root Vegetable Soup)
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

Popular

  • A close-up of chocolate cracknell squares stacked on a wooden surface, with a can of golden syrup and a potted succulent plant in the background.
    Chocolate Cracknell
  • Close-up of enchiladas covered in red sauce, topped with a generous stripe of crumbled white cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
    The BEST Homemade Chicken Enchiladas
  • 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)
  • Close-up of several cooked sausage meat stuffing balls containing visible pieces of herbs, onions, and possibly cheese, showing a textured and slightly browned surface.
    Sausage Meat Stuffing Balls (Super Easy Make Ahead Recipe)

Seasonal

  • A plate of vibrant spiced red cabbage slaw garnished with chopped herbs, set on a wooden table with pine branches and red berries in the background.
    Spiced Red Cabbage (30 Minute 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 glass baking dish filled with golden-brown stuffing, topped with browned, crispy sage leaves, resting on a wooden surface.
    Sausage Meat Stuffing with Paxo
  • A bowl of butternut squash and ginger soup, garnished with croutons, crispy bacon bits, cheese shreds, and swirls of cream. The bowl sits on a beige cloth, with red flowers and a white knitted item in the background.
    Butternut Squash and Ginger Soup

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