Snert yourself warm It may be Spring but it’s still soup weather and this Dutch split pea soup, inspired by our trip to Stads Koffyhuis …
Recipe: Split Pea and Ham Soup
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Recipe: Jacobs ladder and Guinness Cottage pie for St Patrick’s Day
In honour of St Patrick’s Day, Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, has teamed up with some of the UK’s top chefs to celebrate the …
Flora Shedden pancake ideas from Graham’s Dairy
Quirky pancakes for pancake day This Shrove Tuesday, Graham’s the Family Dairy have created some weird and wonderful pancakes. How about olive and white chocolate? …
Recipe: Peanut Butter and Banana Quesadillas
I’m always looking for something to nibble on that doesn’t take forever to make and this quick semi-healthy dessert/snack/indulgence suits me well as the recipe has …
Recipe: Lamb, Leek and Nigella Seed Casserole
This recipe is from the British Leek Association website and has been developed by Katriona MacGregor. Please visit to see their other recipes. Mr Foodie …
Recipe: Bonne Maman Valentine’s Chocolate Cake
Is there anything more romantic than getting something home-made? A card? Dinner? or this cake? Bonne Maman have this delicious cake recipe which I had …
Recipe: Creamed Broccoli
Tired of trees? Then here is a creamy alternative take that will change your opinion on broccoli forever. It also has the advantage of using …
Recipe: Creamed Cauliflower
Cauliflower cheese is nice, but there are many other ways to cook this great vegetable. Creamed cauliflower is one of them. Creamed cauliflower does not taste …
Recipe: Smoky Brae Smoked Sugar Cookies
I don’t normally rave about certain ingredients. More likely a must visit cafe or pub, but today I’m going out on a limb – buy …
Recipe: Creamed Celeriac
Creamed Celeriac I sometimes see people in supermarkets staring at celeriac, clearly wondering what you do with it. That’s not surprising. Celeriac has long stringy roots …
Recipe: Potato Dauphinoise
This French dish is a classic and rightly so with all the perfect ingredients – carbs and fat! The rich and tasty mix of crumbly …
Recipe: Whisky Gravy
Traditionally, the only thing that was poured over haggis was a dram. But times change, and whisky sauce is now a popular part of the …
Recipe: Tipsy Laird
Tipsy Laird Pudding will go well with your Burns Night celebrations, or any night when you fancy a cheeky pudding. This one has a pub …
Recipe: Sugar Syrup
Lots of cocktails ask for sugar syrup. It is used to add sweetness without the grainy texture of sugar crystals, and to add bulk. You …
Recipe: Vegan Egg Nog
Egg Nog is the essence of Christmas captured in a single glass. The only problem is that the traditional recipe is a cupful of calories …
Recipe: Mulled Red Wine
Few things say Christmas more clearly than a mug of mulled wine and a warm mince pie. There are thousands of variations, so it’s a great …
Cocktail: Tia Maria Cappuccino
TIA MARIA CAPPUCCINO Ingredients: 25ml Tia Maria 25ml vodka Shot of espresso Method: Shake all ingredients and pour into glass Add foam on top …
Cocktail Recipe: Winter in Marrakech from Opihr
Opihr Gin Cocktail Opihr Gin has shared this cocktail with us and it sounds ideal for warming you up on a winter night. Fruity cranberry …
Recipe: Boozy Fruit
Alcohol soaked fruit Make next year’s Christmas baking an experience to remember with some lovely alcohol soaked fruit. That’s right, next years Christmas. Soaking dried …
Recipe: Lentil Soup
Simple and comforting soup Lentil soup is one of the simplest, cheapest and easiest soups to make. It is gluten free and can easily be …
Recipe: Thai Pumpkin Soup #PumpkinRescue
Halloween is soon here and in the run up to 31st October, some 100,000 pumpkins are set to be purchased in Scotland with a truly …
Drink Recipe: Baileys Mocha Martini
Treat yourself to a Baileys Mocha Martini It’s National Chocolate Week and what better way to celebrate than with a toast to chocolate. This luxurious …
Recipe: Baileys Chocolate Luxe Truffles
Celebrate National Chocolate Week with some Baileys Chocolat Luxe Truffles These truffles are easy to make and a good gift idea or weekend treat. Just …
Recipe: Quick Weekday Dinner – Pork Schnitzel
Quick and easy pork dinner Cooking during the week needn’t be all about pasta, you can put together a quick dinner using one of the …