From the Lorraine region of France comes the Madeleine, a delicate small sponge cake with a dainty shell shape. Lighter than a sponge cake, this …
Recipe: Rose, honey and matcha madeleines
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Recipe: Tandoori Spiced Mackerel
A quick marinade using spices from my Scotia Spice pack and left to infuse for half an hour whilst I dyed my hair. Easy! This …
2016 Scotch Pie World Champion Search Starts
The search has started for the 2016 World Scotch Pie Champion with bakers and butchers invited to enter their best sausage rolls, scotch pies, bridies …
Recipe: Baked Vanilla Cheesecake with Strawberries
This is a simple baked cheesecake recipe topped with sliced strawberries and strawberry sauce. Use the leftover creme fraiche to cover any over cooked points …
Let’s Eat Glasgow! – This weekend
With the help of Real Food, Real Folk’s very own Guy Cowan on the demonstration stage at 12:00pm on Sunday, Actor Alex Norton will be …
Recipe: Welsh lamb with minty yoghurt dip and quinoa
It’s National Burger Day on 27th August and to coincide with this we were asked by Welsh lamb to create a recipe which uses this Protected …
Recipe: Herby Quinoa
Tastes of Summer with Sumac flavoured Quinoa We haven’t had the best of summers in Scotland so cheer up with some colour and some sweet …
Vote now for the Italian Awards
Vote for your favourite Italian It’s the last week for voting for the English Italian Awards and voting has just launched for the Scottish Italian …
Recipe: Sugar Free Apple Sorbet
Due to Mr Foodie picking up Granny Smith apples and then having them lie about the kitchen being ignored, I felt it was time to …
Recipe: Leek and Pea Risotto
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Recipe: Canelés De Bordeaux – French Rum and Vanilla Cakes
We recently received the book “Teatime in Paris” by Jill Colonna and what a great wee book. Its filled with delicious French treats and takes …
Recipe: Smoked Trout Flatbread
I used the kiln roast smoked trout from RR Spink which We had received as a sample. This would make a great lunch or quick …
Recipe: French Martini
Recipe: Asparagus Cream Pasta
After a visit to The Asparagus Hut, we had to buy some asparagus and what to do? We decided to crack open the neglected pasta …
Recipe: Arbroath Smokie Brunch
The Arbroath smokie business has flourished since it was awarded PGI (protected geographical indication) status in 2004. Which means only smokies produced in a ten …
Recipe: Vegetarian Haggis Greek Pie
Haggis is a much ignored piece of Scottish produce, wheeled out once a year with watery, overcooked neeps and tatties. I’ve never been a big …
Tempura Oysters with sweet chilli sauce
This is a quick way of using oysters and also a way of eating them that isn’t too slimy! Serve immediately with sweet chilli sauce. …
Event: There’s still time to have a Big Dinner!
In March we took part in the Big Dinner to raise money for 500 Miles, a Scottish charity founded in 2008 which provides prosthetics and orthotics …
Recipe: Langoustine with Potato puree and Soured Cream
Chef David Berggren from Aveqia restaurant in London has shared on the Transun website this langoustine with smoked potato puree and soured cream recipe which …
Event: The Scottish Hotel Awards 2015 winners
On Sunday night the twelfth Scottish Hotel Awards took place at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Glasgow, presented by Fred MacAuley, the evening also included entertainment …
Scottish salmon on a bed of Asian ginger noodles
Scottish salmon with an Asian twist A recipe from Chef Jean Paul Giraud celebrating one of Scotland’s finest ingredients, this dish puts an Asian twist on …
Recipe: Matcha Smoothie
I have discovered Matcha Green Tea! well how to use it without it tasting bitter. A quick a simple smoothie, add ginger for that …
Saffron peach cake
Saffron and peach cake for afternoon tea This saffron peach cake would make an ideal part of afternoon tea or with custard for a …
Recipe: Dan Lepard Lemon Butter Cake
Once you taste this light, fluffy and buttery cake you’ll be convinced it wasnt home made. Dan Lepard’s Lemon Butter Cake is perfect for an …