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 …
Recipe: Herby Quinoa
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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 …
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 …
Recipe: Malawi Sauce Salmon
This was a quick and easy mid week meal. Some salmon from the fish box covered in Malawi Gold sauce. The salmon could be …
Pancake Day / Shrove Tuesday Recipes
It’s Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day and even the most non-religious can enjoy a pancake! Here are recipes for crepes, Scottish pancakes as well as egg, dairy …
Recipe: Squid stuffed with black pudding
More fun from the Coast and Glen fish box, this time we had a Shetland Squid. Fancying a change from the usual calamari, we gave …
Recipe: Slow Cooked Beef Rib Trim
Winter time means comfort food to me but it doesn’t have to be all carbs and cakes. We were asked by Donald Russell to try …
Recipe: Bloody Mary Granita Oysters
Oysters are renowned for their aphrodisiac qualities so are ideal for romantic meal in this Valentines Day. Don’t spend all your evening slaving away in …
Recipe: Carrot, Ginger and Coconut Soup
Fed up with carrot and coriander? Add some creaminess to the mix with some coconut milk.
Recipe: Baked Green Bean Fries
Here’s something for when you need a savoury snack but don’t want crisps, perhaps you’re just trying to be good or on an Atkins or …
Recipe: Apple, Avocado and Ginger Smoothie
With new year enthusiasm still here, an Apple, Avocado and. Ginger smoothie to keep you going. The ginger gives a good bit of warmth which …