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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

  • 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 (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!)
  • 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
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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 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)

Seasonal

  • 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)

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