Recipes
A winter warmer with black pudding and seasonal veg
Warming comfort food is exactly what we need to keep us going through these cold, dark winter nights. We are delighted to present three video recipes from the award-winning Wendy Barrie, in the run up Christmas, and today, we present our third and final one, for black pudding – with festive medley of roots and…
Read MoreWatch how to make your own tasty clootie dumpling
Christmas is coming, and our kitchens will more than likely see more use than usual as we prepare for the big day. We are delighted to present three video recipes from the award-winning Wendy Barrie, in the run up to the big day. Today, we present clootie dumpling. Wendy explained: ‘Clootie dumpling gets its name…
Read MoreWatch our video for this tasty sea trout recipe
Christmas is coming, and we’ve a fantastic selection of recipes for you this festive season. We are delighted to present three video recipes from the award-winning Wendy Barrie, in the run up to the big day. Today, we present classic cold smoked sea trout with crowdie. Wendy explained: ‘A heritage dish loved here and now:…
Read MoreBakery’s sweet and savouries are Manna from heaven
My son and I stopped into The Manna House Bakery in South Queensferry for lunch on a wet and windy Saturday afternoon. The staff were friendly and welcoming. There were a huge range of savoury options – pasta bakes, paninis and wholesome soups, all served with a selection of tasty breads. I chose the vegetarian pasta…
Read MoreTis the season to indulge in chocolate cake
In the cold winter months, there is nothing better to lift the spirits than a sweet, chocolate treat. This cake ticks that box and is also super quick to make. Baking it the day before you plan to serve it means that all the flavours have a chance to develop, making it even more delicious.…
Read MoreA dish to be enjoyed by veggies and meat eaters
Roast Butternut Squash and Feta Wellington is perfect to serve for both vegetarians and meat eaters alike. The butternut squash makes it a hearty and warming dish, perfect for the dark winter evenings. You can make the Wellington in advance and then heat it up again when you want to serve it – a top…
Read MoreGive smoked salmon a seasonal twist
This recipe for gin cured smoked salmon is the ideal starter for a dinner party. Not only is it a simple recipe that you can prepare in advance, but also looks fantastic! The orange gin and spices add a unique and deliciously festive flavour to the salmon. The recipe is also a lovely dish, which…
Read MoreDelicious shortbread but with a bit of heat
Today we bring you our fifth and final shortbread with a twist recipe. And today, we put a bit of heat into the old Scottish favourite, with this Cracked Black Pepper & Crowdie shortbread. Scottish Blend, a brew specially blended for Scottish water, have teamed up with independent Scottish bakery, Pinnies and Poppy Seeds to…
Read MoreAt last we can eat Irn Bru – in shortbread!
Is there a treat that could be any more Scottish than Irn Bru shortbread? We think you’d be hard pressed to find one. Scottish Blend, a brew specially blended for Scottish water, have teamed up with independent Scottish bakery, Pinnies and Poppy Seeds to create five special shortbread flavours. Shortbread extraordinaire, Jennifer Hunter, runs her…
Read MoreThis is something new – shortbread with tablet
We’ve got such a sweet tooth in Scotland – we love tablet and shortbread, and here’s a recipe bringing them together. Scottish Blend, a brew specially blended for Scottish water, have teamed up with independent Scottish bakery, Pinnies and Poppy Seeds to create five special shortbread flavours. Shortbread extraordinaire, Jennifer Hunter, runs her own bakery…
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