Recipes
We have a delicious recipe for peppered tuna
Cooking with seafood was in the blood for chef Didier Dejean when he owned the Silver Darling in Aberdeen. Originally from Millau in southern France, Didier started to cook when he was 12, helping his mother. Her traditional approach had an influence. Didier said: ‘I think probably more now, because people like simple food, not…
Read MoreThe quay to happiness is through seafood
French chef Didier Dejean’s restaurant was a beacon for seafood lovers. When I ask Didier Dejean where his love of food comes from, he laughs. ‘Well, I’m French, so…’ The Aberdeen-based chef has been sharing his passion for food since he opened his seafood restaurant The Silver Darling in 1986. Situated in the old customs house, it…
Read MoreA delicious lamb recipe to make your mouth water
Working under internationally acclaimed chefs has helped Jon-Paul Saint’s career. His menu at Dornoch’s Links House uses fresh, local ingredients. After qualifying, he moved on to the Rocpool Reserve Hotel in Inverness, working under Albert Roux and other Michelin-starred chefs; he then worked in a variety of Roux’s other restaurants as a sous-chef. First up was Greywalls in Gullane, before spending a…
Read MoreChef tees up a delicious beetroot dish
Jon-Paul Saint puts his own spin on the menu at Dornoch’s Links House using fresh, local ingredients to wow the crowds. For someone who began cooking by chance, Jon-Paul Saint, head chef at Links House in Dornoch, has come a long way. Set on becoming the next Indiana Jones as a youngster, Saint soon deviated from his childhood dream of…
Read MoreA sensational seafood risotto to make at home
David Proctor knows about food – after all, he’s head chef at Aberdeen Altens Hotel. Scottish Field discovers what he feels makes a good restaurant, and he shares a favourite dish with us. How would you describe the restaurant in your words? We have several dining options within the hotel, which allows our guests a…
Read MoreRecipe gives a new meaning to sole food
The Firebrick Brasserie in the Scottish Borders prides itself on having a stylish, yet family-friendly atmosphere and good quality, affordable food. It is run by culinary duo David Haetzman and Amanda Jordan, who have lived in Lauder with their three children for the last 12 years. The Brasserie really is a family affair, with David…
Read MoreMango pana cotta is such a delicious dessert
The Firebrick Brasserie in the Scottish Borders has won itself plenty of acclaim in its short life. Based on Lauder, it is owned by David Haetzman and Amanda Jordan have lived there with their three children for the last 14 years. In 2015, Firebrick was voted best new restaurant at the Born in the Borders…
Read MoreMaking pigeon en croûte has never been easier
Using only the best local produce, David Haetzman’s Borders restaurant Firebrick Brasserie has a reputation for excellence. Culinary duo David Haetzman and Amanda Jordan have lived in Lauder with their three children for the last 12 years. David has been head chef at some of Edinburgh‘s top restaurants, including The Tower and Kyloe in The…
Read MoreTasty trout at the heart of this delicious recipe
Nature’s way is the best way, according to Scott Davies, head chef at the Three Chimneys on Skye. Scott learned some of his trade in Australia. A career Down Under might have beckoned had a visa issue not cropped up. Luckily for foodies here, Scott returned to Scotland to a job at Glenapp Castle. ‘I…
Read MoreA tasty rhubarb soufflé with oat crumble recipe
Scott Davies, head chef at the Three Chimneys on Skye, shares a delicious dessert recipe with Scottish Field. There, the menu changes every month, based on what is in season. Scott said: ‘As soon as a grower walks through the door with something, it’s usually on the menu that night. We have direct contact with…
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