The perfect paella – and it’s made with Scottish pork

In Scotland, we have many fine meats – and right now, Quality Meat Scotland is promoting Specially Selected Pork. Specially Selected Pork is assured pork from Scotland. In a nutshell, Specially Selected Pork is from specific animals that are sourced from selected farms, adopting best practice including animal welfare and natural production methods. Specially Selected…

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One pot has the lot for delicious recipes

This book, One-Pot Cuisine, by Le Creuset contains 100 recipes for slow-cooked meaty casseroles, tagines and other simple one-pot dishes as well as divine desserts. They are all designed to be used with the company’s famous iron pots, grill pans and tagine dishes. The instructions given are clear and the book is filled with inspiring pictures…

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National chef keeps it simple with his cookbook

After winning Masterchef: The Professionals in 2016 and becoming Scotland’s first National Chef, Gary Maclean is back with an outstanding cookbook in Kitchen Essentials: The Joy of Home Cooking, that puts simplicity first. Throughout the book he guides the reader through the basics of home cooking, along with all the required planning and prep times…

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Putting a Scottish twist on a sweet American favourite

Scottish Field’s taste of America week of recipes concludes today with an American favourite, given a tartan twist by  Christina Conte. Originally from Garrowhill in Glasgow, Christina emigrated to the States when she was 9, and now lives in Los Angeles where she publishes food and travel posts on her site, ChristinasCucina.com. Over the course of…

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Peppers and cheese makes some tasty snack bites

Our fourth Christina Conte recipe in Scottish Field’s taste of America week is one that sounds to typical of the States. Jalapeno Cream Cheese and Bacon Appetisers were definitely not on the menu for Christina when she was growing up in Scotland. Originally from Garrowhill in Glasgow, Christina emigrated to the States when she was…

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Scots shaping up given a healthy helping hand

Almost four in five of Scots plan to kick off the new year by going on a diet. That’s according to a survey undertaken as part of a new Specially Selected Pork campaign. New research, commissioned by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and carried out by Censuswide, reveals the majority of Scots are set to commit…

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Use up those leftovers in this bubble and squeak recipe

Our trio of festive vegan recipes comes to an end today – and it’s a dish that you can’t help but enjoy. Today, we present our third vegan-friendly recipe from Gregor Law, this time for Vegan Bubble and Squeak Savoury Christmas Pudding. Gregor said: ‘There is no better time than Christmas to have some fun…

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Roast potatoes that are perfect for vegans

A very Merry Vegan Christmas is possible thanks to this great recipe. Gregor Law has created some tasty treats for vegans this festive season, featuring Scottish Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil. Today, he presents Roast Potatoes with ‘Shony’ Seaweed Seasoning. Gregor said: ‘I chose to create these vegan seasonal side dishes for a specific reason. It’s…

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Will you give Brussels sprout ice cream a try?

It’s never easy to get some children – and even grown-ups – to eat ice cream. But will they give  Brussels sprouts ice cream a try? It’s now on the menu at a Scottish ice cream parlour in the lead up to Christmas. Sprout lovers are being treated to the limited edition Minted Brussels Sprout ice…

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A recipe for vegans to try out this Christmas

Scottish Field has brought you several delicious recipes over the last few weeks. We’ve brought you plenty of ideas for Christmas, but over the next few days, we’ve some ideas for the vegans in our lives, courtesy of chef Gregor Law, featuring Scottish Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil. Gregor said: ‘Whatever the product or ingredient, I…

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