Smoked Trout Pâté
This smoky, creamy and light Smoked Trout Pâté is the perfect appetizer, Christmas starter or lunchtime snack option. It’s super easy and quick to prepare and can be made in advance. This saves you time and effort when it matters – enjoying time with friends and family! And what’s even better is that I use […]
Lobster Canapé with Apple and Crème Fraiche
If you’re looking for a show-stopping Christmas canapé or a fresh, zesty and light lunch crostini – then look no further than my Lobster Canapé with Apple and Crème Fraiche. Every single element of this lobster canapé marries together to create the perfectly balanced mouthful of food. And that’s exactly what I think a canapé […]
Mushroom Soup without Cream
I’m the type of person who usually adds cream to everything. But I’ve created this Mushroom Soup without Cream recipe and you honestly won’t even miss it! It’s rich, indulgent, creamy and thick without the need for heavy cream to achieve its heavenly consistency. So try it for yourself! This Mushroom Soup without Cream was […]
Prawn Cocktail Salad (Marie Rose Sauce Recipe)
I would have a prawn cocktail salad for starter, main and dessert if I could! It’s a classic option for a reason; the perfect sharer for Christmas starter or a solo lunch if you’re feeling particularly hungry! I always say that I’m an 80’s baby as I am a fiend for a prawn cocktail salad. […]
Cullen Skink (Scottish Fish Soup)
This warm, comforting bowl of undyed smoked haddock, onions, potatoes, milk and butter results in one of the most delicious, simplest Scottish recipes you’ll ever make – Cullen Skink! Most of the really good Scottish recipes are generally quite easy to make. And this soup is made in less than 1 hour with only 10 […]
Za’atar Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Sun-dried Tomatoes
Using pantry staples, you can create this quick and easy Za’atar Roasted Red Pepper Soup in less than an hour. Made with sweet, roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, garlic and some Middle Eastern za’atar for a lightly spiced kick. This jazzed up version of a Roasted Red Pepper Soup will be a firm favourite […]
Honey and Mustard Sausages (Pigs in Blankets)
Level up your Christmas pigs in blankets by coating them in a sticky honey and mustard glaze to make Honey and Mustard Sausages. The crispy, smokey, salty bacon wrapping is the final piece of the puzzle in this mouthful of deliciousness! This will be one of the simplest recipes you’ll read today. And although it […]
Haggis Bon Bons Recipe
If you’re looking for the perfect Scottish-themed starter or appetiser for your dinner party, Burns night or St Andrews Day meal then look no further than these easy, tasty and moreish Haggis Bon Bons. I am stereotypically Scottish when it comes to my food taste leanings; I adore haggis! So any excuse I have to […]
Spiced Onions (Indian Takeaway Style)
These spiced onions are ready in 5 minutes and are the perfect combination of spicy and sweet. Served atop a crunchy poppadom, they are the perfect accompaniment to curry night. Spiced onions (or Spicy Onions) are a pillar of Glaswegian Indian restaurants and takeaways. Onions are one of my favourite vegetables. So serving them in […]
Homemade Chunky Guacamole (without garlic)
This restaurant-quality, homemade chunky guacamole is the only avocado element you’ll want to make for your breakfast, brunch, dip or side dish! It pairs perfectly with my Homemade Pico De Gallo (Salsa) recipe and my Quick Red Cabbage Slaw for easy tacos at home! Why I love THIS Chunky Guacamole Avocado toast was everywhere for […]
